"#2. How do you take you toast, Part 2." PRT: 38 seconds

As a follow up to my 5/20 post, I was going to write another portion to this story about my daughter Victoria’s pregnancy and the concept of legacy. And I realized that it is all said in what I wrote before.  There is nothing quite like being a parent, and in my case a father (it’s guy thing). For those of you who are grandparents, you know what I mean when I say that there are no words to capture what it feels like to meet yourself coming the other way down the road.

For those of you still young, in heart, my wish for you is to swallow each and every moment you receive. I mean, gulp them deep into your belly. Savor each nibble. Run outdoors when it rains, get soaked, lean your head back, close your eyes, open your mouth and taste the honeyed raindrops melting on your tongue. And above all keep talking to the people you treasure, share how you really feel about…whatever, listen and hear, hug, floss (trust me on this one!) and remember to say these simple words: “I am glad you are in my life.”

Here’s my toast to you  -- May you find every treasure you seek, live everything you dream out loud, share each moment with wide open arms, that your challenges melt away like snowflakes on your tongue, that you end each day with “I love you” and that you always hold the hearts you share high above your heads like a father who once lifted his tiny daughter, a single sparking diamond, up to the warm embrace of a summer moon.

Remember – all of God’s blessings are in the giving.

Always.

Brian

5.23.09