Gratitude in Retrospect

When I was 16, I had the fortune in being in some play as a lead actor - the unfortunate thing is that I cannot remember for the life of me what the play was about however it turned out to be a huge success. So much for that! LOL! But I remember that my father came to every play and each time I would deliver a joke or great performance he would stand up and clap/cheer loudly - the teenager in me was so embarrassed but in retrospect that is now a very dear memory to me because, it didn't matter to anyone else, but to my father I was a super star! May seem irrelevant but now I realize because of his pride in me I gained a level of confidence that has carried me through since his passing... and that... my friends... is priceless! Peace and blessings.