She, my son and a close friend of the family all set me up. I should have seen it coming, but it was so far out of my realm of possibilities, I just didn't.
They weren't the only accomplices though. Ad Manager Randy Brown coordinated things on the "inside," making sure they had a key when they needed it to pull of this diabolical plan.
Days and weeks of keeping secrets and countless hours of work all culminated on Sunday afternoon when my wife insisted we go to lunch a Nicky's on Viking Drive, just down from the Press-Tribune office. She even involved our Pastor to make sure I didn't back out from the lunch.
As we left the restaurant, she said she needed to use the restroom, a ploy to get us to stop by the paper.
Sports Editor Russell Hedges was working and I went into the newsroom to say hello. That's is when I saw a glow coming from my office.
At first, I thought that I might have left my computer turned on, so I walked to the door way and turned on the light... all I could say was "WOW."
It isn't often I am speechless, but I certainly was in this case. I was floored, humbled and appreciative.
It has been 10 days since the "big reveal" and I am still in awe of the work all these people did for me. I am truly blessed.
This holiday season, remember that gifts of service will leave impressions that last. Their gift of service to me certain will.
May the Blog Be With You
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