My life changed forever 3 years ago today. I was standup paddle boarding on an incredible helicopter expedition in British Columbia with Aaron, Ryan, Tony, and Ralph. When we got back to civilization, I got a text from my wife explaining that law enforcement had placed a 15-year-old soul in Crystal’s care. 893 days later, a judge ruled that she was officially our daughter.
I don’t know where in that 29-month journey I became a dad; but there were so many inflection points where I had a choice of whether or not to lean in more, to make another sacrifice, to supplant my plans. Somewhere in there, I learned about love in a way I’d never experienced; and I felt the heart of my Father in moments that made my eyes blur with tears. D has brought out the best in me by challenging me to be my best for her. I still have a lot to learn about how to be a good dad, but I know one thing: I love this kid more than I could’ve imagined on June 14, 2019.
