I grew up in a community called Estepona. I was seventeen when one morning Dad told me I could1 ____him to a distant village, and then take the car to a2garage. I readily accepted. When we got to the village, I3to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the ear at the garage. With several hours to4, I went to a theater. However, when the last movie5, it was six. I was two hours late! I knew Dad would be6if he found out rd been watching movies. So I decided not to tell him the7. when I hurried there I. apologized for being late, and told him I'd come as quickly as I could,8that the car had needed some major repairs. I'll never forget the9he gave me. "I'm disappointed you feel you have to 10to me, Jason." Dad looked at me again. "When you didn't turn up'. called the garage to ask if there were any11, and they told me you hadn't yet picked up the car." I felt12as I weakly told him the real reason.13passed through Dad as he listened attentively. "I'm angry with14. I realize I've failed as a father. I'm going to walk home now and think seriously about15 I've gone wrong all these years." "But Dad, it's eighteen miles!" My apologies were16. Dad walked home that day. I drove behind him,17him all the way, but he walked18. Seeing Dad in so much physical and emotional19was my most unforgettable experience. However, it was also the most20lesson. I have never lied since. |