A Thoughtful Moment

Recently at our grandson Rhett's third birthday party, I captured an image that personally struck a strong chord. Rhett had just opened his presents, John Deer tractor, loaders etc and his best friend Olin Hutt was anxious to play with the new toys.

Rhett, usually very good at sharing was acting like a little pack rat and trying to keep all the new treasures closely protected. At this point Olin's father perceiving the situation perfectly, quietly called Olin over and explained that these were Rhett's new toys and he should be allowed to play with them first.

Derek spoke so quietly and sympathetically to Olin and Olin looked right into his father's eyes, taking in every word spoken. Olin just nodded his understanding and went off to the sand pile to play with an "old John Deere tractor".

It was a wonderful moment between a man and his son.