True Heart

Your true heart is the currency of your soul. One’s true heart reflects who you would be if life experience didn’t change you. Protect your true heart when life batters you, and let it guide you. A person will never be more content than when their life choices match their true heart. Not everyone has an inherently good true heart, but it *is* who you are.

The Anniversary of My Death

In memory of my son’s suicide…

My son was born December 15, 1989, at 6:04 PM in Atlanta. We named him Jack Christopher; Jack after my father and Christopher because we liked it. He’ll go by Christopher (most likely Chris or Jack once his chums get a hold of it). Fatherhood has seemed so natural most of the time that I wonder how I made it this long. (4/1/90)

My Father

Dad loved:
Mama
His family
His church
My dog
Coffee
His shop
His computer
Ice cream
Pineapple
Peaches
Reading
Music
Hugs

Thoughts:
He was my compass, my example, my model. He set the bar by which I measure myself, and the world. I have known no finer person than my father. What a precious gift he gave me.

Jack was blessed. His life was full and rich in what matters. And he was a blessing to those who knew him. It was my blessing to be his son.