A Tribute to Dr. Terri Wilson's dad

By Mark Ballard of The Macon Telegraph
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How does one capture a lifetime of memories in a split second. What nudges them to the surface. Do we possess the ability to call upon them at any given moment or do they come to visit only when they choose? Are they dormant in our mind until we need them or are they deep inside us just available upon request?

These were questions buzzing around in my mind recently as I drove home from a funeral home visitation. There is nothing like the death of a close family friend to conjure up some memories, especially when you have known the person almost all of your life!

Years add up more quickly than we can calculate. Time passes us without even saying "Excuse me." Before you know it, you are not a little child any more and you have been ushered into the role your parents once played. The other night, however, I became a little boy again, if only for an hour or so.