"LOVE LETTERS TO THE KIDS"
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DADDY'S LIL GIRL Back from the war in Viet Nam Out of the Army at twenty-one, I married real quick, thinking this was it. Not long after, a daughter was a gift. So many sweet memories, as I recall, "My Little Girl", as she was called. As my little girl became a young lady, She fell in love and went crazy. But: Dad was having bad feelings ... Felt it in my heart that this wrong. Soon after that awful marriage, i got a phone call ... that of despariage. Was told that my little girl was in an accident ... Was told she may not make it through the night. God only knows the feelings of distraught. My little girl was in a coma for quite some time - Hanging on to life by a thread, I talked to her by her bed - All the trauma to her face and head. Flashed me back to Viet Nam; And: All the pain again. Went to the chapel room, fell to my knees and began to beg ... "Please God, not her! Take me, instead!" Doctors told us that, even at best, Should she pull through, She'd be so very limited as to what she could do. Acknowledged to God that she was His; And: Just but a Gift. Told Him I was not ready to let her go ... I would carry her and do all that I could. "PLEASE GOD, let her stay ..." Was what I kept saying and praying. Well, I still have my little girl today; And: In a very special way ... She has her little girl; And: I now have two to call mine. God showed the doctors that he could do the unexpected. My little girl is my heart, with each beat pumps and flows; The love and warmth that God wants us to know. Will always treasure memories, both good and bad, For YOU, My LIL Girl, I love you with all my heart; And: You are a special gift from God. When the time comes for me to go to God's place, He will see all the joy that you brought me, in my face. I love you, my Lynn - and keep the Faith! Love, DAD © by JIM SIMPSON 173RD AIRBORNE BDE. C 2/503 INFANTRY 67-68 SON Growing up as a little boy, I remember playing with all my toys. I remember my Dad real well was so proud of him and I wanted so much to tell. He was always finding bad in me, so I grew up always trying hard to please. Never once do I recall my father saying good of me. Always thought that I was not meant to be and that's why he was always angry at me. As I grew up to be a young man, I was sent off to Viet Nam. As I recall, I was given a rifle to answer the call. Going through all the fights, I recalled Mon and Dad's awful frights. Never gave me attention as a young son. Now I was getting it with a gun. As crazy as it seems, I was loving the attention- at the risk of my life and execution. Finished my tour in the hellish war... came back home and entered the door. Nothing in there seemed quite the same, Had a feeling deep inside me, said I'm to blame. All had seemed to turn on me... Dad was looking up to me yet never allowing me on his knee. The wounds I received in the war were nothing to compare-the hurt growing up was more. Found in my heart to forgive. Raised my son-and, boy, did Iever give! Wanted for him to know he was a real good kid. So, always pointed out the good he did. The chain was broken- I hope he understands... as he raises his son, he takes time out to have some fun. Time soon becomes the past- all much too awful fast. Once a moment in time is gone. It's hard to go back and right the wrong. All is well now within me at last ... Know in my heart that time is going fast. Time now to enjoy what I helped to create - And: He knows in His Heart, it's never too late To say, "Hey, Son, What you did was great!" Yes, I made small mistakes; But: When I was wrong, I sat down and explained where I went wrong. Jay - I love you with all my heart. Hope your son brings you the same joy You have brought me' Since playing with your toys. © by JIM SIMPSON 173RD AIRBORNE BDE. C 2/503 INFANTRY 67-68 TO LYNN and JAY Hope all is well with you both? Just a small moment of my time to let you two know how much joy and excitement that you have brought to my life. From the little bumps and scrapes on the knees - have led me to say and do these things to please. I tried to be the best father that could ever be - falling short a few times, I am sure; But: Through it all, I was there for you in both your times of need. The memories are etched in my mind forever - And: I hope you will enjoy your kids as much as I do mine. From the very bottom of my heart, I wish the best for you both. My love for the two of you is beautiful - And: I will cherish it to my last day - And: Still whenever we take time out to play - Yes, even today. Remember to always - With your young ones - Never to be too busy to take time out to play - Or say: "I LOVE YOU". WITH ALL MY LOVE, DAD © by JIM SIMPSON 173RD AIRBORNE BDE. C 2/503 INFANTRY 67-68
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