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Unit 1 My son Matthew and I had flown to Arizona for a visit. My father still (looks remarkably like I remember him) when I was growing up. My father and I were once (at great odds) . I believed that manhood required that I (stand up to him) , even if it meant fists. Despite our (father-son struggles) , I never doubted my fathers love, which was our lifeline through some pretty rough times. There are plenty of (warm memories) — he and I on the couch watching TV together, (walking a gravel road) , at dusk, riding home in a car, singing Red River Valley. But I cant recall a time my father hugged or kissed me or said he loved me. He was a rugged teaser, and it was during his teasing that I always (sensed his great, unspoken love) . When I was older, I would understand that this is how many men show affection without acknowledging vulnerability. It was only after having a boy of my own that I began to think a lot about the relationship between fathers and sons and to see — and to understand — my own father (with remarkable clarity) . Not long ago, Matthew asked me, Sons can grow up to be their daddies, right? No, I said, sons can grow up to be like their daddies in some ways, but they cant be their daddies. (They must be themselves) . Sons can grow up to be their daddies! he said defiantly. They can. I didnt argue. (It made me feel good) . Matthew and I are about to leave Arizona for home, and I am determined to do something I have never done. So just before my son and I walk through the gate and onto our plane, (I lean over, hug my father) and say, I want you to know that 1 love you. That I always have. Unit 2 Before I was four or five years old, I enjoyed a happy (childhood) . My life was full of (pure delight) . I often played in my mothers beautiful garden. And I was (free to spend my days) as I wanted. Everyday except Sunday, I (spent hours on end) playing with the animals, especially with (the outdoor cats) . Everything was lovable to me. I was like (a little ang