The Ultimate Legacy by Jim Stovall

Author:Jim Stovall
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Fiction;Christian fiction;FIC042000
ISBN: 9781493425006
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2020-01-10T00:00:00+00:00

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The Legacy of Problems

As we live our lives well, we receive a legacy of problems and leave a legacy of solutions.

The practice of the law is literal, logical, and linguistic, all at the same time. It is part science and part art.

Even though the Internet and corresponding digital age have made research faster and easier, there are still many obscure legal briefs and precedents that need to be researched the old-fashioned way. I took several opportunities throughout the ensuing weeks to utilize the extensive law library at Anderson House. During each of these research visits, I observed Oscar and Joey in deep concentration and ongoing dialogue over numerous volumes in the extensive library.

I was, therefore, not surprised that when Oscar joined Jason, Joey, Miss Hastings, and me for breakfast on the appointed morning weeks later that he gave a very favorable response regarding Joey’s lessons and that which he had learned.

Oscar reported, “Joey is a quick learner with the most important characteristic any student can have—curiosity.”

Oscar smiled at Joey, who just looked down at the table, seemingly embarrassed, then continued. “Instead of focusing on one area, we undertook an introductory overview of a number of subjects that are a part of any learned person’s lifelong pursuits. I can honestly say that Joey has the ability to be a great learner, and more importantly, he has the passion for it.”

I smiled with satisfaction and thanked Oscar for his efforts in the teaching process and his report of Joey’s progress.

I was shuffling some papers to go on to the next phase of Miss Sally’s renovation project on her great-grandson when Miss Hastings alerted me that Oscar wasn’t done speaking.

I glanced up and inquired, “I’m sorry, Oscar. Was there something else?”

He nodded hesitantly and spoke. “Sir, I reported to you what Joey had learned from me, but I would be remiss if I didn’t share what I learned from Joey.”

Oscar had everyone’s full attention, and I will admit to being more than a little curious about where this was heading.

“Mr. Hamilton,” Oscar admitted, “I have made learning a part of my life. Not as something I do but as who I am. I have learned many things from our library here and the ongoing stream of learned and prominent guests who come to Anderson House, but in my time with Joey, I realized that my learning was theoretical, and he has experienced the literal and practical.”

I couldn’t imagine what Oscar was trying to convey but motioned for him to continue.

“I have read about the pyramids, studied the maps of the South Pacific, and enjoyed many accounts of expeditions, but Joey has been to the pyramids, explored the South Sea Islands, and seen the summit of Mount Everest on a clear day above the South Col.”

Joey was staring at Oscar as he continued his report.

“While I hope Joey will continue exploring the world of books and take every opportunity to meet and converse with learned and accomplished people, I also hope he will allow

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