[…]out his name. Ignoring it he stays on course for his favorite swing. The voice is louder and closer, and now unmistakable. But how could that be, how could his father be here? Finally, a well kept secret is revealed as his father stands there with open arms next to his smiling mother as tears stream down her face. To the little boy, all the fears and concerns he’d had melt away as his Christmas gift has come early! While this scene plays out numerous times across our nation, this particular scenario played out 44 years ago to the month, […]