Piper's Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it's like to share a bond so strong that it transforms every mundane moment into a cherished memory? Join me, Linden Wolfe, as I offer an intimate glimpse into my life with my incredible 12-year-old daughter, Piper. From our daily walks where she literally runs circles around me to the strategic chess matches that always seem to end in a draw, this episode is a heartfelt homage to the joy and challenges of parenting a tweenager. Piper’s journey in cross-country running is nothing short of inspiring, and I can't wait to share her remarkable progress and the pride it brings me.

But that's not all—this episode goes beyond the physical to touch on spiritual milestones, like the unforgettable experience of baptizing Piper. Her vibrant personality and love for comedy make every moment with her a delight, and I promise you'll be entertained by our shared snippets of dad jokes and funny stories. This is more than just a podcast episode; it's a celebration of fatherhood, personal growth, and the unbreakable bond between a father and his daughter. Tune in and let Piper’s story warm your heart and remind you of the beauty of family.

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

Here for the memories thought-provoking audio memoir shorts filled with stories, humor, anecdotes and commentary on social, cultural, business and religious issues. Whatever Lyndon remembers and thinks will entertain, challenge and inform is a possible subject. The collection of memories about one's life allows for the development and refinement of a sense of self, including who one is, how one has changed and what one might be like in the future.

Speaker 2: 0:34

Greetings and salutations. I'm Lyndon Wolfe and this is my audio memoir. You are fortunate to have landed here and I hope you download this very special episode. You see, it's about Piper, my recently turned 12-year-old daughter, and she thinks it would be a good idea to talk about her Once she learned that folks in 33 different countries had downloaded my neophyte podcast. She was all about it. Piper turned 12 years old last week, on 9-11. Piper is my only daughter. I have sons that are 36 and almost 19. Yes, you can do the math and find out that I was in my 50s when Piper was born.

Speaker 2: 1:19

She's curious about this podcast or audio memoir and wants to know if she has been mentioned. She has, of course, but I haven't spent enough time talking about her, so this episode is for her. She is my walking buddy. I walk and she runs circles around me, literally. She's also my chess competitor. We played to a draw last night, even though I think I would have won if we'd played on. She hasn't beaten me yet, but she will soon. She's getting better consistently. I was about to get my queen back, but it was time to go to bed.

Speaker 2: 2:01

Piper's smart, funny, sweet, pretty much everything good, but she's also 12 years old. That means she's a tweenager. I'm not sure what that term means, but I think it's pretty cool to say it anyway. Piper has a great future in front of her, but right now, like most of us, she can't see past the end of the day. One of these days, piper, you will be able to think in longer terms, but right now you're exactly where I was when I was your age. I love Piper very much and she is wonderful. She's a case study in human development and the way we grow and progress as people physically, emotionally and spiritually. One of the greatest privileges of my life was when I was able last year to baptize her. It's a wonderful thing our church does by allowing fathers to baptize their children and families to be involved in that beautiful sacrament. It was a highlight, something I will never forget. I've put it in the archives of my mind and it will be beckoned. Often. I mentioned running circles around me, but that's literally true.

Speaker 2: 3:15

This is Piper's first year running cross-country. Her progress has been absolutely amazing. In a few short weeks she dropped her one-mile time two whole minutes, and she's getting faster and has greater endurance as every day passes. She was not prepared when she started the season in that she did not do any training over the summer. Several of the other girls that she runs with, also homeschooled, have been training not only over the summer but in some cases for years. However, she has caught up to most of them and embraced the sport. That makes me quite proud, since I too was a runner and running helped me pay my way through college.

Speaker 2: 4:01

Sometimes I call her Pidipides, in honor of the courier who ran to Athens to announce Greece's victory at the Battle of Marathon. I'm confident you can make the connection. If you can't, I think we're all in trouble here. So I walk and she runs. We go to a particular cul-de-sac and there she runs circles around me literally. Sometimes I time her and see if she's making progress. Other times I tell dad jokes and we laugh. She likes comedy. She is funny. She likes to hear funny things. She pleads for me to tell stories and pathetic dad jokes. She is fabulous.

Speaker 2: 4:41

I wasn't too sure about having a child in my early fifties, but if I'd known what a wonderful experience it would be, I would have had several more. Well, maybe not. I wouldn't want my Piper time to be interrupted. I don't know what life would be without her. She brings me joy, she keeps me on my toes, she makes me feel alive. Piper is an amazing blessing that I never dreamed possible. I thought my days as a parent were essentially over, but God had other plans and I have a wonderful friend that I will cling to and cherish for the rest of my days and hopefully forever.

Speaker 2: 5:24

I love you, piper. Now I can post this as an episode and you'll stop asking me questions about if and when you were mentioned in my podcast, but it was well worth it, because I love you Pine. And before I forget, she is much like me in that she is slovenly and absent-minded. I love that about her, those inadequacies and foibles. They remind me of me and it also reminds me that she is mine and I would have it no other way. Piper, I know you are listening, so I want to tell you directly that I love you and I'm still blown away by the fact that I have such an amazing daughter to remind me of God's goodness towards me. I'm Lyndon Wolfe and you have had the good fortune of listening to. Hear for the Memories, look back and look around. Who do you love and are thankful for? Tell them and do not hesitate and remember that remembering puts the present into perspective. Ps. I think she has beat me once in chess. I just didn't want to at it.

Speaker 1: 6:55

Much appreciated.