Loss and lost
by Jack GrantA few years ago, I bought two bottles of the best single-malt Scotch that I have ever had, the best Scotch that my friends and I felt had ever been formulated, a mixture of older vintage with some aged 12 years. It was and remains unique, something that cannot be replicated. This Scotch is no longer being made; it hasn’t been for years.
I decided to keep those two bottles, and I cracked open one when I got engaged a year ago. I raised more than one glass in toasting my Dad after his death last year. The bottle was finished shortly before I left for my wedding trip, where we got married on the beach.
I have one bottle left.
When it is opened, I will have suffered a great loss and will be lost.
Why not a celebration, you might ask.
Because celebrations are shared, I would reply. I bear my losses alone.
For celebrations, I’ll open good wine, I’ll share other fine Scotch, but the best single-malt in the world I will be selfish and reserve for when I have no other comfort.
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Jack, bro - I felt exactly the same way in the years before my BCT at Harmony Church lo these many years ago, so I understand and sympathize entirely with your sentiment.
Thank God I have friends who have provided me a shoulder to lean upon throughout the years, who understand loss as well as I do.
And I envy you the Scotch.
- Joe
By ATCJoe on 01.21.07 07:44