This post is for April 10th, 2011
MEMORY -
This is a funny one! Dad and Pete had a lifelong game of "Got Ya Back Last" It all began in their early years. One would smack the other then run the other direction yelling "Got Ya Back Last!!!!" This game of brotherly torment continued throughout the years, but there was one occasion that was most memorable.
Back in the day, airlines allowed friends and family to board the plane to say their goodbyes. Well, Pete was headed off to the Air Force and was one up on Dad in their game of "Got Ya Back Last". As Pete was getting comfortable in his row and belted into his seat, Dad comes running on board to the back of the plane. Before Pete could even see Dad, he gave a good slap and yelled "Got Ya Back Last". Before Pete could find his way out of his seat belt, Dad was gone off the plane and one up on Pete!!!!
APPLICATION -
Tonight, Dad introduced the game to my husband. As they began to slap each other silly, one trying to be faster than the other, Dad mentioned the airplane story. He also mentioned that Pete had to wait 6 months before he was able to get Dad back! It drove Pete crazy that he had to wait that long being the loser of the two!
REFLECTION -
Interesting how the elder of the family was the one to bring youthful energy to the household. Goes to show, age really is just a number. It was nice to hear Dad tell the story. It felt like Pete was there with us, delighting in the memory himself.
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