A True Friend

I hope each of our sons finds a friend like my friend Al Bell. I’ve known Al for over 30 years, and neither time nor distance has diminished our bond. Although Al and his family moved to Nashville nearly 20 years ago, we have continued to stay in close contact through phone calls, e-mail and frequent visits. When he needed help moving or remodeling, I pitched in, and when I needed help with roofing our garage he volunteered to take a weeks’ vacation and lend a hand. As luck would have it, the weather turned incredibly hot with afternoon temperatures in the upper 90’s. Even beginning at 5:00 am didn’t totally save us from the heat. Al never suggested quitting or postponing. We instead focused on working smart and managing our time wisely. From the screened porch, the twins often watched us work and particularly enjoyed our shingle tossing routine.