Websters dictionary says that a gift often implies a special favor by God or nature. I was thinking of something my Aunt Colleen said when I was at her house. She said, "The last time I talked to your mom, your brother was at her house. She put him on the phone and when he said hello and started talking, it freaked me out, because I thought it was your dad". It took a minute for this to sink in. I don't remember what my dad sounds like, and this has bugged me for a very long time. You mean, all I have to do is pick up the phone and talk to my brother and I can hear my father's voice? I was stunned. She smiles, "Yes dear - he has your dad's voice - at least on the phone".
So tonight, I finally picked up the phone and called my brother and told him to talk to me. He was still driving home from work at 9pm. He laughed and we spoke briefy. His cell phone was cutting in and out. But! I realized that a part of my dad is still here with us. All I have to do is pick up the phone. I am sure my brother thinks I am a nut. Now I will be wanting him to talk all the time on the phone (guys just love that) ...of course...he won't be spoiling me like my dad did...maybe I can work on that...
A gift.
Until next time-
C
