Of course after being on the road so long with the kids, when we entered the restaraunt we made bathroom stops before ordering food. I went to the ladies' room and the boys went in the men's room with Greg. When I came out they were waiting for me. We went to the front to browse the menu.
While we were waiting, an older gentleman approached us. He had silver gray hair, and a PGA jacket on. He had leathery skin and a really warm smile. He introduced himself as Gil Burke then turned to Greg,
"You know Sir, I've been watching you and how you take care of your boys. You seem like a really great father and I think that's just wonderful. Please allow me to buy lunch for you and your family."
We were surprised, but not shocked. Although unexpected, we have experienced people anonymously pay for our meals. But for this gentleman to be so moved by my husband's care for his sons - my sons, OUR sons - that was touching to say the least. And it wasn't that Greg was doing anything unusual for us. He was just being a daddy.
It was a reminder for me that people are yearning for examples of great parenting and solid families. And it was an encouragement to continue to be just that. That moment was one of the memories that will be forever etched on my heart.
That, and the memory of this delicious sandwich.
