I woke up this morning after a good nights sleep and was greeted with a picture from the dearest of friends. You see “R” is a person that I call on at work when I need help..when I feel threatened.. He is always there and it makes me feel safer; without him I could not do my job. He is a protector, he is in essence a profiler, a detective, a body-guard, and a consummate negotiator.
GRANDfather and a wonderful friend. A true GENTLEman. Hard to come by these days.
As I looked at this picture many thoughts came to mind as I start DAY ONE. I realized how blessed I am to have the privilege to know such a person, and especially to call him a friend.
Among many things, my dear friend is a GRANDfather.
Essentially a grandfather is a man who is biologically enabled to call himself just that. He has had a child who in turn had a child. This is a fact of family lineage.
What makes a grandfather a GRANDfather? I will tell you only because I see it in the eyes of my friend.
A GRANDfather holds the key to “knowing”. A man who has a moderate lifetime of experience to share with his grandchild. A man who holds a key to life’s lessons and is willing to share. A man who is confident and knows how to love, unconditionally.
A man who is confident and not just understands, but is able to pass on the meaning of love and commitment. And to be able to honestly give such a gift to a child ensures a legacy of such proportion it is unequivocal.
At 43, I have already left my footprints in the sand..will others choose to walk in my steps? who knows? I suppose it will depend on whether or not those steps seem to appear to lead to a place of finally understanding. After much thought.. it is not the pace but the direction.
My dear friend, it appears your steps have led in a direction promising a young life hope, love, security, understanding and self-worth. The gifts that only a GRANDfather can give. Congratulations! I see the love in your eyes, the way you hold her..what a lucky young lady..thank you for sharing.
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