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Click
the video above for a little background music while you read my
final thought this month..
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Hello Metro family and
friends! Since the next edition will be coming out in
December (our annual Christmas issue), I want to wish you
and yours an early Spooky Halloween and a Happy Thanksgiving
Day. Stay safe out there in McCarty Metroland!
October starts my
32nd consecutive year as the editor of the McCarty Metro. After
stints as the paper Metro editor in the 1960s and 70s, and
producer of several video Metros in the 80s and 90s, I printed
the first computer edition in October 1992. Thank you to all who
have contributed over the years as well as all of you reading
this. Without your support, the Metro would not have grown so
much. I really appreciate all of you!
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Margaret
and I took a trip on our 39th anniversary up to the
Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. We also spent a day
cruising on the St. Mary's River through the Soo
Locks. We had a wonderful time, even though there were
a
lot of misadventures on the trip. What kinda sucked
too was that Margaret got sick the day after we got
home and tested positive for Covid. I am sure years
down the line, the misadventures we had and illness
afterward will be
just a fleeting memory, and we will only remember
fondly all the love we have for each other.
The
following week, I was supposed to have my second right
should surgery, but that got postponed as I then
tested positive for Covid. The new surgery day is set
for November. The shoulder DID hold up well later in
September as we had a brothers' golf showdown, and the
team of Steve and myself defeated the team of Rick and
Larry (who flew up from Nashville) on the final hole
at the Wyndgate Country Club. Always great hanging out
with my bros!
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I
heard that Stephanie's father, Thomas Frank Lech, passed away on
September 26. Out sincere condolences goes out to Stephanie and
the entire Lech family in this difficult time. Rest in Peace
Tom!
Our
annual McCarty Metro Las Vegas (VBV19) trip is tentatively
scheduled for January 17-21. Everyone makes their own travel and
accommodations but we generally stay mid-strip in the Harrah's,
Link, Flamingo area. If you are interested in going this year,
just let me know, and I can keep you in the loop on the status
of the trip. We always have a great time.
Finally,
once again, thank you all for stopping by spending a few minutes
with me and my family. I hope you enjoy each edition of the
McCarty Metro as much as I enjoy bringing it to you. A reminder
that Veteran's Day is November 11, and in honor of it, I would
like everyone to thank a military veteran either active or
retired. Also, give thanks and say a prayer for those who are no
longer with us. God bless all the men and women who have fought
for the rights of everyone. They are all heroes.
The final thought I leave you is a story about the
importance of keeping your tank full. Enjoy!
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RUNNING
ON EMPTY!
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The whole world paused this morning.
Do you know why? Because an 8 year old’s tank was empty.
The boys had already started their school day at their desks and I was preparing to leave for work when I noticed my littlest standing in the bathroom wiping his face.
I paused at the door and asked if he was okay. He looked up with tears silently dripping and shook his head. When I questioned if something happened, again he shook his head.
So I sat on the side of the tub and pulled him in my lap. I told him sometimes our heart tanks feel empty and need to be refilled.
He cried into my chest and I held tight.
I asked if he could feel my love filling him up? A nod, and tears stopped...
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I waited a minute...
‘Has it reached your toes yet?’
He shook his head no...
‘Okay
big man. We will take as long as you need. Work doesn’t matter right now. School isn’t important either. This right here, is the most important thing today, okay? Filling you back to the top. Is that good?’
*nods*
One more minute...
‘Is your heart full of mamas love now?’
‘Yeah...’
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*looks in his eyes* I see it shining in there, you’re full to the top, and you’re smiling!
You may not be
8 years old. You may be 17, 35, 48, 6T4 or whatever - ALL of us run on empty
sometimes just like he did. His weekend was so busy and so full and his little soul was just dry!!!
We all have to pause, and take a moment to refill with the good things.
Prayer, sunshine, worship, song, laughter, friends, hugs. Refill your
empty tank, or you’ll find those emotions (tears, anger, snappy words) overflowing with no reason why.
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Here's
to taking a moment to check your level and refill your tank.
It's the most
important part of the day!
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