Roger, it was a long post - sometimes raw, and always transparently personal - and worth every minute spent reading it. Everyone needs a Jack in their life. Few get them. You are blessed in that you did, and that you realized, even if belatedly, how you've been blessed. My guess is that when you are on your own deathbed, you will not wish you had one more flight, but that you had one more moment with Jack and your dad. I suppose the real lesson here for those of us still living, is to ask the question, "In whom are we investing, as Jack invested in you?" Realizing I need to ask myself that question is the payoff from your post. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to write it and share it with us.
Roger, it was a long post - sometimes raw, and always transparently personal - and worth every minute spent reading it. Everyone needs a Jack in their life. Few get them. You are blessed in that you did, and that you realized, even if belatedly, how you've been blessed. My guess is that when you are on your own deathbed, you will not wish you had one more flight, but that you had one more moment with Jack and your dad. I suppose the real lesson here for those of us still living, is to ask the question, "In whom are we investing, as Jack invested in you?" Realizing I need to ask myself that question is the payoff from your post. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to write it and share it with us.
Thanks Steve…you Penny and Janie keep me writing. I’m writing this blog to try and entertain but also possibly educate? Maybe…..
I appreciate your feedback.
I’ll be in town from the 6th thru to 9th if y’all are around. I’ve got recurrent.
Stephen I meant…
Actually, only Gina and my mom call me Stephen.