WHAT DADDY WOULD HAVE DONE<br /><br />First he would have listened intently which one could always tell by the rhythmic shift and angle of the way he held his head.<br /><br />Then he would have gently spoken assuring me that all would eventually be well.<br /><br />Next he would tell me to bow with him in faith to obtain guidance and strength for my way.<br /><br />Finally, he would have made a few calls to some of the many folks he knew to see what they would say or do.<br /><br />In the end, he would complete a follow-up with me. He would stay abreast of the situation and through his participation I would glean the most useful updates. <br /><br />But, just a few years ago, he had to go away<br />Now each time I have a problem, I remember how he handled things ‘back in the day’. <br />This is when the realization hits me like a ton of bricks on the run—for I’m plumb on my own.<br /><br />But, though he’s now long gone, my past experience knows and stands to say what my Daddy would have done.<br /><br />I tell you, Daddy would have said… Daddy would have done…Well, now I think we all know what Daddy would have said and done…