Angus Maclean, friend of Liesl

Created by Angus 4 years ago
I was so sad to learn of your Dad's passing Liesl๐Ÿ˜ข. I will never forget how he helped me all of those years ago at a bad time for me. I was one of your many friends, and I'm sure that, to your Dad, Angus Maclean was just that - another of Liesl's many friends.  And yet, when trouble arrived at my doorstep, suddenly, and I had nowhere to turn, and no one to look to for help, your dad - "Mr. White" to me, went out of his way to offer me help and advice, and steer me toward the assistance I needed. To be honest, at that time, I was blown away by his kindness and evident concern to help me in my time of need, when he really barely knew me.  But an 18/19 year old "kid" doesn't always know how to express such emotions.  That was, what, 35+ years ago?  We have all moved through our lives in different directions, and dispersed across the Country and further, and made new friends and acquaintances, and experienced the kindness and thoughtfulness of others and mostly, probably, taken those life's graces for granted.  But, then we learn many years later that someone has passed, and the news tugs at our hearts, and we remember those who have made a real difference in our lives.  For me, when I think back, that describes "Mr. White" - Liesl's dad.  He really had no reason to go out of his way to help me, but he did.  My issue all of those years back was not life or death, and in the grand scheme may not have derailed my future. But to me, then, I was in a real crisis and everything appeared very bleak.  And, without Mr. White, it actually really could have been.  Who knows where my life's journey would have lead me.  But I am sure it would have been significantly tainted without your Dad's intervention Liesl.  Things could have been so much worse for me but for your Dad's kindness and practical help way back then.  I have no doubt that my story could be recounted over and over by many others who's lives he has touched. And for that reason alone, I KNOW that your grief will always be submerged by your lovely memories of your Dad, Colin White.  I know that because my mum passed away last year, but she is always with me, just as your Dad will always be with you and your family ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’–.