I didn't know how to express my pleasant and appreciation when saw the scene: in Dan's "Old Irish Course", he prepared a table of beautiful dinner with candle light. It was amazing! How much he value our friendship and how he likes us! Looking at the candle at the middle of the table, I couldn't say a word. I need learn how to express emotion, I think. When each dish is ready, he raised his goblet and said, "To my mom." Kevin, Holly, Lerry and I stood up and cheered with Dan. "Thank you, Dan!"
The main dish was rump roast and gravy, of which cooking guidance written by Dan and has even been published in a cooking book. It was his mom's favorite. I can feel the emotion of missing a person, deep and soul. It covers a person's heart that bleeds day and night. I haven't seen Mom for more than a year. This night I was moved, cried in heart.
During the dinner, Dan told some stories and explained his life philosophy. His mom let him make ten boxes and put his troubles into the boxes, sit on them and laugh. What a funny story! That shaped his sense of humor. When his daughters grew up and about to leave home, he told them, "The most important job you should do is, be happy," he interpreted, "'be happy' doesn't mean 'have fun'. Have a lot of fun but do nothing valuable would be boring. Nobody like that kind of life. To be happy, is to know what you want to do in life, have goals, go for them, and accomplish them. Enjoy the process and accept the result." I've had a very important lesson tonight. An old Irish man's life philosophy is like the traditional Irish music.
We listened to more music and watched the slideshow of pictures taken on the sailing day. We laughed, talked, memorized details of that trip, and thanked God giving us these opportunities to get together and have good times.
I really appreciate it. On November 11, we will have some work in the Job Affair. I wish I am helpful for Dan. Trouble makers like it. Ha ha!!!
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