Comments on: The Fifth Sip

By: Myrna CG Mibus

Myrna CG Mibus — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:20:12 +0000

I love this post and every time I see the picture of River I wonder if his eyes really are that blue. His eyes are magical, so deep and blue that they appear full of wisdom even though he’s just a little guy. He’s 100% adorable!

By: mari-jo Lamarche

mari-jo Lamarche — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:28:39 +0000

Oh boy, those blue eyes are stunning!
I come from a family of 2 kids too; always thought it was the way to go. But the years passed and I decided not to have any kids. I guess it was the right decision for me since I take always 1 or 2 sips at a time when riding my bike, ahah!
Your journey is so interesting Darryl, full of surprises too!
Mari-jo

By: Loving the Bike

Loving the Bike — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:19:30 +0000

I knew there was more connecting us than just our love for the bike. I can feel the bond even with all the miles between here and the UK. Cheers, Mate.

By: Loving the Bike

Loving the Bike — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:18:30 +0000

I am actually really looking forward to being a grandpa. Not sure why….but I think about it a lot.

By: Loving the Bike

Loving the Bike — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:17:29 +0000

As I took my fifth sip while out riding today I thought about your comment. I imagined you grabbing for your bottle on your next ride and thinking about me and my post….it made me feel really proud. Thank You.

By: AmieReilly

AmieReilly — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:54:56 +0000

This is beautiful.

By: Cassi

Cassi — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:20:11 +0000

I will never take a sip from my bottle again without thinking of this. Beautiful post, story – appreciate your honesty and your sharing. I think the photo speaks volumes; it shows the depth of your love, the beautiful connection between parent and child. The simple fact that you took time to examine your feelings, articulate them, conveys how in tune you are with your family – and what a wonderful father you are. It’s a journey. And speaking from a point further down the road (3 in college this fall) – savor every single “sip”. )

By: Janice

Janice — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:30:51 +0000

Darryl, You never cease to amaze me. I remember last year only too well. I was brought to tears reading this and I am fortunate that my daughter and beautiful grandchildren have such a caring and wonderful husband and father. Thank-you!

By: Daniela

Daniela — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:26:50 +0000

What a beautiful and inspiring post, Darryl! Thank you so much for sharing! As for those 37 days, here is my take on it: we have to honour our feelings, however twisted they are. If you were to hide those it would have taken longer to get to the fifth sip bliss state. I am sure River will be proud to know how you came to fall in love with him! It takes courage to put one’s heart on the line.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:48:50 +0000

Darryl, this is a great story. Thanks so much for sharing. I don’t think you should sweat the 37 days. What I am concerned about is what might happen when you become a grandpa… hyper-hydration aka water intoxication. In our age we have to think ahead, but I don’t need to tell you that

Another great post. Thanks!