He earned his undergrad degree. He met a wonderful woman at church and they married. He started his first salaried job.
As a student he focused on writing and directing for movies and television. His university sends exceptional talents into that field but Jack has decided not to head off to Los Angeles or New York.
Filmmaking fame and fortune will have to come later.
For now he and his wife are entertaining another idea. In the not-so-distant future they hope to settle into a home and start a family. Jack will need a steady income to make that happen.
What draws Jack Birdsall toward parenthood may be that as the youngest of five, he’s part of a close family raised by parents while they served as missionaries in Ukraine. These are people of faith.
The full-time job the former barista accepted echoes the scriptural call to ‘replenish the earth’ and to be stewards of it.
He’s currently working in a person-to-person role in the green economy. His company is part of the transport chain that manages organic compost, reducing heat-trapping methane gas and chemicals used in agriculture.
When it comes to things like tantrums and croup and the considerable cost of diapers, Jack knows he’ll be tested.
But not to worry. Once a barista always a barista.
Anyone who can tame commuters frantic to catch a train and bristling for a first cup of coffee can handle anything the Terrible Twos, the Testy Threes and the Fearless Fours can throw at him.
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Good story, Pat. All the best to Jack and family. You forgot to mention, however, that parenting never, ever ends. Were you being kind?
Pat, you met a good one here. Please indicate the name of the firm so we can patronize it. Thanks.
Tom, the name is Collective Resources Evanston. Here is their web address: https://collectiveresource.us/. Working with Jack is a wonderful experience.
why can’t news like this have an appearance
in the papers of the day? not just the papers,
in all forms of broadcast media?
day to day personal problems need a rest.
keep your antidote stocked up and
administer it every visiting day.
If you met Jack you would immediately be struck by his positive approach to others.
Enjoyed reading! Wondering if you'll soon be writing about the photo-bomber.
Jenny...you're a little ahead of me. Who is the photo-bomber?
Congratulations, Pat, these are precious stories and so well told! I enjoyed them thoroughly. You made my day!