I feel the we are the sum of those that we bring into our lives not those we keep out. That was a great story wannbe, thanks for writing it and having Slab publish it here. It's a story that touches our hearts and brings many of us back to our younger years and gives us some direction on where to head in our coming years. It's a joyful story touched with sadness, but isn't that what life is all about. Sorry about your Dad's passing and makes me think of mine. With he and I it was just the opposite of most father and son stories. It was I who brought him to fishing and then to watch him in his retirement enjoy it to the fullest. I've passed on what I know to my sons and daughters and now they enjoy the sport of fishing as much as I do. I'll be working on my grandsons and I hope to be successful with them also. Take care and blessings to you and may your pen soon come alive again.
"gene"