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Marian Liautaud's avatar

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.

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Marian ❤️

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Jen Vermet's avatar

I echo Marian. You're role as a father to Em is inspiring <3

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Jen ❤️

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Amanda Sue Azadian's avatar

This is beautiful Lyle, thank you for sharing your family’s love with the world 💫

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Amanda! ❤️

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Jude Klinger's avatar

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!

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Yeah, she really looks like I did at her age

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Katherine's avatar

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. 💗

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Katherine ❤️

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Joshua Doležal's avatar

A lovely note, Lyle. And all the best to Em!

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thanks, Josh!

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Kris Burbank's avatar

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

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Kris! Let's chat again soon

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Mei's avatar

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.

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Mei! ❤️

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Irene K's avatar

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.

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Irene ❤️

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Ryan's avatar

I love that you do this, man. Thanks for sharing. She's a lucky kid to have such a great dad.

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Ryan! ❤️

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Jasmine Pierik's avatar

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 💜

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Jasmine! ❤️

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Russell Smith's avatar

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.

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, my friend! ❤️

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Nicci Kadilak's avatar

How beautiful, Lyle. Happy birthday, Em!

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Nicci!

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E.L. Zeitgeist's avatar

Happy birthday, Em!! 🥰 Could be that your wish already came true (best dad ever!)

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Awww, thanks Katie! ❤️

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Rick Lewis's avatar

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.

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Rick. I appreciate the sentiment. You made my day ❤️

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Chandler Helmholz's avatar

Had me in tears, in a good way. Thank you Lyle. Happy Birthday Em

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thanks, Chandler!

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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Happy birthday, Em!

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

❤️

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