We all have special moments from our childhood — the first time off the high dive, running through a field of daffodils, walking out to call the coin toss my first game of my senior year, and proposing to my wife on the lawn of Old Main. They aren’t all wonderful at the time — totallying my Austin-Healy, being nocked out and destroying my knee at that same first game, or many, many others. Whether good or bad they became part of me, part of who I am.
People ask, “Do you have any regrets?” The answer is, “Of course, but I would regret more not learning what my mistakes taught me.”
Perhaps my greatest moment is this instance. I am at my most complete. I carry with me the special memories of my life as well as the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
How wonderfully said, Webb!!! Thank you for sharing your adult insights and the snippets from your youth!
Such good memories…and I think it is important that people will listen. When we do die, those insights cannot be lost.
My favorite memories of you is being American Legion baseball teammates for 555 Auto Supply at Lamar Porter Field in Little Rock, AR. Then, after I was traded to Colonial Bakery, playing against you. Golly Molly! you could pitch. OH! and Shakey’s Pizza Parlor.
Great memories old friend.
Love this Webb. Well said.
Thanks John D. Hope all is well with you and your family. W.