Saikou no Jinsei no Mitsukekata

When you truly love someone, there is nothing more precious and rewarding than giving them a gift that they will treasure. Something that you know they have always wanted. Something that you suspect they wouldn’t give to themselves. Something that will live on in their memories and in their soul long after the moment passes.

I gave Jim that type of gift this week. We went to Nashville, a place he had longed to go. What a wonderful time of southern hospitality, soulful food, country music, compelling sites, and thrilling experiences.

The Grand Ole Opry. Jim has idolized that place from way back when he picked up his first guitar and fell in love with the sound of country. What a treasure it was for him to sit on the stage of the Opry and sing a song. How uplifting it was for me to watch his face as he played on the stage of his dreams. There was applause from those who were on the same tour as us; and there was resounding appreciation in my heart for the music man.

Seeing the pride and joy in my face as I watched Jim, the tour guide suggested that I take my place alongside of him on stage. As we have done for thirty years on our own stage of liviing, as we will do for as long as grace will allow.

Finding the greatest life. May you be as blessed.