Yesterday I was going through some office papers when I stumbled across a note that Jim wrote to Gavin last year. I was supposed to post it to my blog but somehow I completely forgot. (please forgive me Jim)
While Jim and I were on vacation last year, Gavin assumed most of the care of our home, including our 13 year old dog Jordan. During a shopping experience at the Nantucket whaling museum store, Jim picked a beautiful compass for Gavin as a gift. He gave it to him when we arrived home.
Without further ado, here is the letter Jim wrote to Gavin.
Compass: A tool often used to help with direction.
Dear Gavin,
While proving yourself this past week by taking care of the house, chickens, and the dog, I was thinking of myself when I was your age. I don’t think I would have done as good a job as you did. Most likely, I would have declined direction or refused the instructions offered to me, thinking that I knew better. Most of the time in my life, when I found myself lost, it was because I declined to use the tools and direction that were so freely given to me.
My hope is that if you use this compass to know the direction you’re starting in, you will always be able to find your way home. But please remember that it works best if you know where you are starting from.
Hopefully, with some Good Orderly Direction, you will never get lost. Always know that I love you.Ā Ā Jim
PS. Clean up your room, stand up straight, and listen to you mom (lol)
When I found this yesterday it melted my heart. Gavin is going to be 17 this coming April. Hard to believe. It feels like yesterday that he was just a little guy.
Thank you Jim for helping me clean out my office and for writing this beautiful letter.
GOOD Morning, Joanne! Wow nothing like bringing me to tears first thing Sunday morning! This letter is so beautiful and so powerful, yet so simply said and loving ā¤ Honestly, I think only a grandparent could have appreciation for things a parent would normally expect! Very touching letter…what an awesome grandpa and good job Gavin
He did a great job! We were both so impressed with him over the great care he took of everything. Yes, only a grandparent could have the same appreciation. Thank you Cindy!
That is just beautiful!
Hi Kelly! Thank you so much! xo Joanne
Don’t we all wish that Jim was our grandpa? Such kind & wise words to his grandson. I am guessing Jim’s guidance will guide him for many, many years to come. Thanks for sharing such a personal and heartfelt letter.
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Jim is a great grandpa- thank you for saying that! He loves his grands and it is joyful to watch him with both Gavin and Penny. xoxo
I have always felt that Jim was a wise man. His gift and words prove that yet again. This is something Gavin will not forget.
Thank you for sharing this with us!
I hope you have an amazing birthday and even better Thanksgiving!
Aw, you are so sweet! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well! Thank you for the birthday wishes! xoxo
What a lovely idea of the compass!! and such a wonderful letter! thanks for sharing š
Thanks for reading!! Blessings to you for Thanksgiving Denise!