Thanks, but many have had it much worse that me and still managed to make an impact on those they had under their care.
Not to editorialize, but growing up with a non-existent old man drove me to having a fantastic relationship with my kids and certainly my grandchildren. I'm never sure how I feel when my fellow Husker fans have to deliver the sad news that their aging father has passed. Because I had that void in my life, I feel sorry for them, but I can't relate to it.
I remember when I was 12 years old and my mom told me she had some bad news, and I asked her what it was. She said, "Well, you dad passed away." I said, "I don't care, I don't even know the guy."
He and my mom both were abusive alcoholics.
Maybe that explains why I never drank, I seen all the bad things that happen.
Sorry for the negative tone.
