The books on his shelf, mostly math, a subject I could never fathom. But there’s one we share in common, second from the right, that NIV Study Bible.
We’re currently in Palo Alto, on a quick visit to our kids and grands. Taking a moment to write, I’m on the campus of the medical school of Stanford University. Specifically, it’s in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences section. I’m sitting in son Hyatt’s office, him behind his computer screen, and me at my paint-splattered lap-top.
I have no idea what he does, or very little, but others who come and go seem to respect him. That’s enough for me.
I remember when we were up here last time and he was defending his PhD. I could hardly follow, but I was gratified by the satisfied looks on the on the faces of his supervisors and peers. Afterward, the oldest, an eminent professor and still going at 85, just shook my hand and said, “Good job.” That was all I needed to hear.
I was just now looking at the books on his shelf. Higher calculus, programming, sleep studies (his specialty, to which he applies his computer science and electrical engineering) and I know I could not read one of them past the introduction, if that.
One gratifies me, a worn copy of the New International Version of the Bible.
He’s a busy guy, husband of a great wife with whom, together they’re raising four fine children. Unpretentious, and still athletic, he just told me he won the U. S. Open Championship for jiu jitsu in his weight class. That was some time ago but he’d overlooked mentioning it.
We enjoy time together. Since he was young it’s our way to have long conversations about life.
He still asks me questions.
I don’t always have answers.
But I’m always glad he asks.
Our Lives Together
Its About Life
12:01 pm
Well done Mom and Dad…….a wonderful son, and your four lovely daughters. Oh yes, praying for Vernon’s recovery.
:)
Judie
12:27 pm
Happy Fathers’ Day to you, Hyatt! “A wise son makes his father’s heart happy.” Somewhere in Proverbs.
12:28 pm
Lovely. Love the last line.
1:43 pm
You always manage to make me smile! Thanks for sharing your life with all of us.
1:44 pm
it’s comforting being related to genius.
4:08 pm
He sounds like a chip off the old block. Like father like son. He must be a very good man.
5:02 pm
Thanks Dad; it’s always a pleasure getting to be with you and Mom. Over the years I’ve wondered if my own children will end up being more artistic than mathematic, and how that will shape the family and dinner time dynamics. Regardless of their bent, I hope Nicole and I will be as encouraging to them as you and Mom have always been to us.
Love,
Hyatt
5:06 pm
Obviously the good engineering genes were passed on. Good job Hyatt and son!
6:04 pm
As always Hyatt…….love hearing your stories and hope you are proud of your accomplishments……in so many many ways. Love your blog!
8:08 pm
Hyatt
Like you I stand in the land of giants.
I’m not sure how when or where my kids got their education. As MK’s they all have such a rare quality – love that you can appreciate their quality of scholarship.
John
7:10 am
You have been blessed in so many areas of you life, Hyatt! WOW! Your son, his wife, his education and intellect, his faith and his lovely 4 children sound too good to be true and yet they are true!! And then there is more I know about you and your Anne and the rest of the family! All seems again too good, too blessed to be true but it is! Wonderful!! Glory to God in the highest! Love Love to all! Lisa
7:53 pm
Wonderful job Hyatt 3! Watching my children blossom is by far the most gratifying part of my life. You’ve got to be feeling such a sense of gratitude and pride. What a blessing!
8:08 pm
So wonderful to see the fruits of your labor. I know you are smiling.
7:52 am
WOW! What a great time in life to see the fruits of our labor and the confidence that we gain from God’s faithfulness….thanks for reminding us! Such a blessing you are!