Our front-row hedges, showing the stress! |
Considering that she might be right, I was reminded of a lesson I learned long ago from my brother Mike, and one that I have seen play out all too often in the decades since.
A white 1959 Buick LeSabre |
My brother, Mike, was the best mechanic I knew (or have ever known) and after trying several simple solutions, he suggested something that, he said, “would either fix it or ruin it.” I wasn’t sure I was ready for something that could be that drastic and so I questioned my brother, “So, you’re saying that in the worst case scenario it might not work at all?”
My brother Mike, with his wife Drexell, showing the smile that usually came just before letting you know something you should already have known before he told you. |
So, seeing Susan’s concern at what might be the demise of her beloved hedges, ones that date to our renovation from almost a decade ago, I tried to reassure her by pointing out what to me was obvious, that the “worst case scenario” she has envisioned might also be a “best case scenario.” If they don’t grow back, we’ll just get us some new ones.
By the way, back in ’69 I ended up with new-used radiator in my Buick that lasted until we later pulled the whole engine and dropped it into one of Mike’s fishing boats - almost three years later.
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ReplyDeleteThat's my Daddy. I love to hear stories of him, especially the ones where he ends up teaching a life lesson.....in his very unique, perfect way. I miss him every day. Now, as I approach the age he was when he died, I am amazed at how much he accomplished in his short time on earth. I grew up, like lots of little girls, thinking my daddy could do anything. The difference between me and most of those little girls, is I grew up to find out I was right.
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