Today, I was blessed with some great conversation from my new friend, Pat. Pat and his wife, Jo, are both 85yrs old and theyll be quick to tell you that Jo is older...by 2 weeks. They live across the street from the house Im staying in. Today I walked over and told Pat that Ive seen him mowing his lawn and shoveling his walk and wanted to offer to help, yet I was aware that is what most likely keeps him in such great shape. He agreed with a smile as he pet my chocolate lab, Bella. Nonetheless, I told him to reach out if he ever needed anything. Which of course, was reciprocated. Anything you need at all, just let us know. Besides money. I couldnt help but laugh and assure him that Id only ask for a screwdriver or a cup of sugar. When the mail came during our conversation I showed him how Bella could be of service and she took a mouthful of mail to Jo, who was sitting in the garage while Pat was working in the yard...before I interrupted him, of course. I couldnt help but notice a letter from the VA. This struck up a conversation and I got to hear the story of his service during the early 50s as a Radar Approach Specialist in the Navy. His training started in San Diego, CA, then to Corpus Christi, TX, and on to French Morocco. He was very grateful for such a great tour of duty. After his tour in Northern Africa he came home to his awaiting bride to be and became an air traffic controller in Indianapolis. They later moved back to their home state of Nebraska where he taught High School math in Lincoln for 30yrs. Today, at 85, Pat is proud to still be certified as an Air Traffic Controller. What a great story. What a great man.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 19:55:27 +0000
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