1 David couldn't wait to get off work, for he had an
exciting weekend planned. He and his seven-year-
old son, Landon, were going on a camping trip. As
David drove toward the Greenville suburb where
Landon lived with his mother, the guilt gnawed at
him. He hated that since the divorce nearly a year
ago he had not spent the quality time with Landon
that he now wished he had. The two-hour drive to
Landon's new home only complicated the wish for
more frequent visits. David decided he was not goin
to dwell on the past but instead look to the future.
This weekend camping trip was just what they
needed.
2 When David arrived, Landon met him at the door
grinning like someone who'd just won the lottery.
hour later they were setting up camp. Before long,
they headed to the creek bank with fishing poles in
hand. As they each sat on a five-gallon bucket, few
words were spoken, but David knew that old woun
were healing. As Landon reeled in a tiny bream, he
looked over at his dad and said, "You know what,
Dad? This is the most fun I've ever had." Even
though his throat was tightening in an effort to ha
back tears, David managed to say, "Me too. Son. M
too."