My mom certainly tooted my horn yesterday so now I would like to toot Edison's extraordinary father's horn. (I'm sure my family in particular is appreciating all of this talk about tooting).
While we have spent the past year going through the emotional stress of Edison being in the hospital Martin has continued to teach, research, and coauthor a book that was published today, "Organizations Evolving". I wanted to share with you a part of his acknowledgements because I thought it was very touching:
In 2003 Martin returned to North Carolina to marry Jennifer, a social worker and true-blue Tarheel. As work on this book was nearing completion, in 2005, Jennifer gave birth to their first child, Edison. He has yet to learn about formal organizations but already has a great deal to teach about life.
I am one lucky duck. I love my boys!
While we have spent the past year going through the emotional stress of Edison being in the hospital Martin has continued to teach, research, and coauthor a book that was published today, "Organizations Evolving". I wanted to share with you a part of his acknowledgements because I thought it was very touching:
In 2003 Martin returned to North Carolina to marry Jennifer, a social worker and true-blue Tarheel. As work on this book was nearing completion, in 2005, Jennifer gave birth to their first child, Edison. He has yet to learn about formal organizations but already has a great deal to teach about life.
I am one lucky duck. I love my boys!
posted by Jen | 8:20 PM
4 Comments:
And I love both your boys too! Martin's star hangs right up there with yours, each shining brightly to light the way for our littlest hero.
Martin, congratulations on completing the book despite all the distractions of the past year.
love.....
dobie
There is obviously more strength and perseverence and patience in that 6 ft-something frame of Martin's that is beyond what we ever knew... and we already thought he was special. You three are truly something, and all of you have much to teach the world to come. We are proud that you came our way.
Much love,
Dad, Pa, Dave
Congratulations on the new book Martin! You are really something else! I am so happy that my best friend has you in her life to love her to pieces. You are a great guy. Now, stop reading this and go out and find me one!!! He he he...
Love,
Sue
Whoa, Martin! Congratulations, you smahty pants, you! :)
Thanks for being such a great husband and father to two of my favorite people in the world, not to mention an all-around fantastic human!
Shan
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