Mr. E was a professor at SMU and Dal
for many years and as a result knows many people. He is a very educated man with quick wit and
a devious smile. There are many
occasions when he gets a ride to the bank but since he knows so many people who
are aging as he is he also attends many funerals. If he sees me standing for a second either
waiting for a resident or taking care of door duties he asks me if I am looking
for more business – an obvious hint for a ride.
Lately I refer to him as Pastor E to which he giggles. In June of 2015 I lost my Dad to cancer. I received many kind and thoughtful notes
from residents at the residence. Mr
E wrote a note that I still carry in my suit coat pocket (I can show you if we ever meet). It expresses kind, sympathetic and comforting
(ensuring) words that helped me cope (and still do) with that grief. It also helps me appreciate Mr E‘s
wisdom and attitude on life’s path.
One can't help but appreciate what you can learn from experience. I have come to truly appreciate Mr E for his "friendship". It is very hard to refuse that man a ride!
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