I'm a puddle, Lyle. The image of you explaining the groceries and the store is so tender. These annual letters are poignant and a window into the very real highs and lows with Em. Happy birthday to your sweet girl.
Beautiful love letter to your beautiful daughter. You’re teaching her about living large- being brave and heartfelt and open and honest. Em’s birthday is also a celebration of the many gifts you have and continue to bestow upon her. 💗
I am a daughter to my parents too. I'm so grateful for experiencing the feeling that my parents get through it even when I am injured slightly. I imagine your daughter smile so shiny that motivated me ahead in this hustle life. Your letters inspires me in the emotional ladder.
The anecdote about the golf range - how often we assume other people have a similar experience to us when we could be living such different realities. Thank you for sharing about your love, your family, and the lens through which you see the world. Happy birthday to Em 💜
Beautiful, Lyle, as all your letters to Em are. Your point about her trying to push and improve even just a little bit struck me. Such a wonderfully uplifting lesson for me. Thank you, Em.
These are wide arms you are holding open to contain such multitudes within your own home Lyle. We're still a few weeks away but I want to wish you a happy father's day after reading this post, along with sending happy birthday wishes to your girl. The example of your spirit in fathering through such challenges inspires me. Thank you for writing.
I'm a puddle, Lyle. The image of you explaining the groceries and the store is so tender. These annual letters are poignant and a window into the very real highs and lows with Em. Happy birthday to your sweet girl.
Thank you, Marian ❤️
I echo Marian. You're role as a father to Em is inspiring <3
Thank you, Jen ❤️
This is beautiful Lyle, thank you for sharing your family’s love with the world 💫
Thank you, Amanda! ❤️
Happy birthday, Em!
Your ability to make sweet lemonade from some of the lemons life has thrown at you and your family is inspiring.
BTW, I think Em has your smile!
Yeah, she really looks like I did at her age
Beautiful love letter to your beautiful daughter. You’re teaching her about living large- being brave and heartfelt and open and honest. Em’s birthday is also a celebration of the many gifts you have and continue to bestow upon her. 💗
Thank you, Katherine ❤️
A lovely note, Lyle. And all the best to Em!
Thanks, Josh!
One of these days I hope we can Zoom again. Sooooo much to discuss. Happy Father's Day and keep writing. Always so good. xo
Thank you, Kris! Let's chat again soon
Happy birthday to Em!
I am a daughter to my parents too. I'm so grateful for experiencing the feeling that my parents get through it even when I am injured slightly. I imagine your daughter smile so shiny that motivated me ahead in this hustle life. Your letters inspires me in the emotional ladder.
Thank you, Mei! ❤️
Happy birthday to Em 🥰 She is so lucky to have so much love and tenderness in her life. Thank you for sharing this with us, Lyle.
Thank you, Irene ❤️
I love that you do this, man. Thanks for sharing. She's a lucky kid to have such a great dad.
Thank you, Ryan! ❤️
The anecdote about the golf range - how often we assume other people have a similar experience to us when we could be living such different realities. Thank you for sharing about your love, your family, and the lens through which you see the world. Happy birthday to Em 💜
Thank you, Jasmine! ❤️
Beautiful, Lyle, as all your letters to Em are. Your point about her trying to push and improve even just a little bit struck me. Such a wonderfully uplifting lesson for me. Thank you, Em.
Thank you, my friend! ❤️
How beautiful, Lyle. Happy birthday, Em!
Thank you, Nicci!
Happy birthday, Em!! 🥰 Could be that your wish already came true (best dad ever!)
Awww, thanks Katie! ❤️
These are wide arms you are holding open to contain such multitudes within your own home Lyle. We're still a few weeks away but I want to wish you a happy father's day after reading this post, along with sending happy birthday wishes to your girl. The example of your spirit in fathering through such challenges inspires me. Thank you for writing.
Thank you, Rick. I appreciate the sentiment. You made my day ❤️
Had me in tears, in a good way. Thank you Lyle. Happy Birthday Em
Thanks, Chandler!
Happy birthday, Em!
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