Every time I sit down to write one of these columns, I have to make a decision on how much to share. See, I’m naturally an open person. Letting readers into my life hasn’t really ever been an issue for me. I’ve shared some of my families most troubling times. And I’ve shared some of our most uplifting moments.
This week, I want to talk about superheroes. My son had his birthday party this past Saturday. He wanted a superhero themed party. I was happy to oblige. I headed to Facebook and found the perfect baker to make his Spiderman cake. My sister headed to Wal-Mart and found the perfect decorations. Marvel got a chunk of change for sure.
But I found myself looking around the room at the real life superheroes who made my son’s day special.
See, my ex-husband lives in Vicksburg, but he made the drive and came up to spend a few hours with our boy only to drive back that evening. He loves our boy and my kids couldn’t be luckier to have him.
But here’s the crazy thing, not only did I have my ex, but my real life superhero boyfriend was there too. He was feeling ill, but despite that he came over to be there for the party.
Oh! And guess what! Did I mention my thermostat went out the morning of the party? it was literally 17º outside. We had no heat. I was really feeling like a winner.
But then my best friend showed up and without a moment’s hesitation headed to Wal-Mart to upgrade us to a Google Nest. She brought it back and the boyfriend and the ex-husband worked together to make sure it was installed.
Far too often I hear stories of people complaining about broken families, and their significant others of days gone by, but the truth is, relationships are what you make them.
I love my boyfriend and I’m so thankful to have him in my life, but I love my ex-husband for loving our kids. It’s the way it needs to be. Too many families are letting past aggressions domineer their way of thinking. Both men are playing roles in my children’s lives and both are absolute superheroes in my line of sight. But not only that, I’m sure Colin had no idea he had real life superheroes making his special day happen.
My sister was a superhero for braving the stores and finding decorations at the last moment.
My bestie saved the day by getting us the thermostat.
My ex-husband was there for his kids and didn’t let the fact that we’re divorced stop him from being comfortable at my house. My wonderful boyfriend not only installed my new thermostat while he was feeling less than well, but he hits the streets everyday defending the innocents of Senatobia as a member of the police department.
Colin has real-life superheroes surrounding him everyday, and the boy has no idea.
But...
That’s okay.
He doesn’t need to worry when he lays his head down at night. He has a village protecting him.
I mean that’s what superheroes do. They protect and never ask for acknowledgment. But I’m acknowledging them today.
Thank you!
