Life is Short…

Life is short, memories are long, trains are unforgettable.

What is it about a train?  …the many moving parts that work in seemingly perfect harmony, the steam and heat, the smell of sulfur, its massive size, the exhibition of great power…?  No, of course it’s the whistle.

Trains seem to come into our life during fun and memorable times – trips, reunions, vacations, holidays.

Travel with them into history and you will embark on a simply remarkable trip.

The models stir similar emotion and they connect the observer to a valuable memory.  Memories – the joyful links of our lives.

I’ve been debating in my mind if I should buy that certain train I desire for my collection.  Can I justify the purchase?

Someday, when it is much more valuable than it is today, my son will likely assume ownership.  Perhaps it will be an asset to him.

But there is something even more valuable about the experience.  When I bring the big new train home I am going to sit my son down and put it in his hands, ready to support them.  I will tell him about the experience, and let him sense the joy of acquiring a prize.  I want him to see the life it promotes – excitement and success.  I want him to learn important lessons for life, lessons we can learn from attaining.  This is what the heirloom represents.

These are the memories I hope to make, and this is how I want to be remembered when one day, someday in the future, he holds that train in his adult hands.  I expect to be there to share the memory and see his determination for living the right way.  It’s more than a tradition, it is a legacy to pursue happiness and life to the fullest.

(I know, this is a little over the top – but seize the moment – catch the vision! (Guess I should buy the train?))