Personal Narrative: Daddy's Generosity In Louisiana

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At the risk of oversharing, but what the hey… This week, I started wrapping up Dad’s estate in Louisiana and what I thought was going to be a nightmare has instead, filled me with gratitude. I have reconnected with old friends and have stumbled upon some of Dad’s old friends in the process. No one has been in a hurry to get off the phone and the more you chat, the more family connections you uncover (not hard to do in that area). Today, I spoke with a gentleman who knew Dad and shared that Daddy’s generosity helped him get his start in business 40 years ago. He is now reciprocating the favor through me. There is an ample supply of generosity in Louisiana and I am reminded of how fortunate I was to grow up there. Don’t let the heat deter you,