Hit that sucka square on the noggin

In my previous post dated Feb 6th, I titled it “Could be a memorable weekend.” Boy, did I ever hit the proverbial nail square on the noggin. The way the conversation started was hilarious. Glenn, my big bro, calls up Dad. About a minute into the call, my name comes up and Dad blurts out, “yeah, that Wendy (my wife), sure is non-comical, ain’t she?” Laughter ensued on my end of the line. Why, you ask? If you know Gwen at all, you know she’s funny… real funny. I’ll have to admit that I sometimes (most of the time) miss her funnies because of my lack of a sense of humor. For someone who doesn’t drink or take drugs, the woman is funny.

Once Dad’s initial shock of finding out that Wendy and I were on the line as well subsided, we engaged in light-hearted conversation that lasted almost an hour and a half. Personally, I didn’t much think it would go longer than 15 minutes. Suffice it to say, I was pleasantly surprised.

For not communicating with my Dad before last Saturday, it went extremely well. I now know where my big bro got his talkative personality from. I love ya bro… you know I do man. My Dad can flat out flap the gums boy. Not in a bad way though. I quickly deduced that he has a lot of “war stories” to share. He informed me that we have a lot to talk about and catch up on. No doubt…

I discovered a lot of things during our conversation, but the one that stands out the most was learning that he and my Mom’s Dad, Grandpa Rhodes, worked a business together. I’m eager to find out how he and Mom met, and what happened between them that led to their divorce. I’m excited to find out more about the three siblings I didn't know I had. I want to know what my Dad did for a living… his trials and misfortunes… the roads he’s traveled through the years… and finally, what he wants to get out of this connection after so many years.

So you can see, last weekend truly was memorable... definitely one that I will remember. I don’t really know all of what I expect to gain from this new adventure, but one thing I can assure you is the fact that it will be an emotional one.

I’m excited that my wife and children want this adventure too. It's a statement that Gwen made that prompted me agreeing to join Glenn and Dad in the conversation on Feb 6th, 2009. A trip to Tennessee will surely be planned...

Never in my wildest dreams did I see this day coming. But let me just close with this thought – “God promises to guide our steps. Show us the way. Illuminate our paths…” God – I’m so ready for this…

Buckle up baby… this is going to be one hairy ride.