Kindness of the Unforgettable Kind

"My heroes are and were my parents.  I can't see having anyone else as my heroes."

― Michael Jordan

 

One of my dearest friends was in San Francisco this weekend.  He and his sister had taken their parents there for an early 60th anniversary trip.  Their parents had never been to the Bay Area, but had always wanted to go.  And although my friend and his sister have their own families, they went just the four of them.  I asked him when was the last time he and his sister had traveled with their parents like that.  About 40 years ago, he figured.  He sent me a photo of the foursome by the Golden Gate Bridge.  They looked so happy and I was glad that they were able to share such a memorable experience.

Once we become parents, we spend most of our time providing and caring for our children.  How wonderful that -- despite very busy professional lives and children of their own -- these grown children were so thoughtful to plan a very special trip for their parents.  That's kindness of the truly unforgettable kind.