With all that I have gone through recently my kids say all I need to hear.
Sitting by the fire pit last night with my son, just looking at the sky ( and answering 1000 questions
), Jake says "Dad, I love you."
Love you, too Buddy.
or after a recent drive in the 911:
he hops in the driver's seat and starts moving the shift lever " look Daddy, I'm shiftin' the hot rod just like you do".
Warms the heart.