MAKING THE RIGHT CALL

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MAKING THE RIGHT CALL

On the morning of January 24, 2013, Kerry Drake was flying home to see his dying mother. The last-minute flight would get him there in time to see his mother only if the entire schedule was on time, and allowed a 40-minute connection. 
 
While flying on the first flight segment, Kerry received an update from the airline captain that the flight would arrive late. He realized at that point, he would miss his connecting flight and would not be able to make it to his mother's side in time. Kerry, sitting in his airline seat, started to cry uncontrollably. 

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AN HOUR OF YOUR TIME

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AN HOUR OF YOUR TIME

It has been another long day.  Your job, though it is professionally rewarding and pays the bills, take its toll on life outside of work.  Yes, there are times when you have missed Billie's games, the opening of Susie's school play, and you almost scheduled a business trip on your wedding anniversary, but you feel overall you have managed pretty well over the years to achieve a good balance between work and family.
 
It's 8:30 PM as you walk in the door.  Eight-year-old Billie, your "best buddy," is in his pajamas and ready for bed.  Upon hearing the door open, he runs to see you.

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