Posted By:
martin dalziel
Bob M,
Thanks for the post. Its something that we all need to be reminded about - perspective, and from the mouth of babes to really emphasize the point.
Unfortunately i have way more perspective than i'd want, or would wish on anyone else. I've lost a child. Our son Jamie passed away two and half years ago. He was eighteen. He was a collector and i'm so grateful for the card shows, etc. that we attended together. We shared season tickets for the Thrashers and we'd talk sports all the time. His older brother has no interest and though he tries hard, still doesn't have that gene that a lot of us sports junkies have.
I'd make idle joking threats with Jamie, as to how if he didn't do such-and-such or so-and-so, his whole inheritence would be on Ebay in a heartbeat. His usual response was "Dad, no one cares about your old baseball junk, so go right ahead".
Love your cards and love your kids and grandkids, and make sure you give both lots of hugs and kisses along the way.
Sorry if i've downered (is that a word?) anyone but its important for me to keep Jamie's memory alive even if its just some small way like this. Thanks for indulging me and thanks agin Bob for this post and the perspective it provides.