So Long, Pie Fairy

For 35 years, a pecan pie was delivered to Bill Welch.  He thought his adult daughters were behind it, but they denied all involvement.  In fact, they encouraged him to throw the pies away because they were concerned.  Bill ate the pies, and never suffered an ill effect.  Until recent years, they were handmade.  This year, the tradition will come to an end, with a farewell note from the fairy.

“It has been a great ride,” the fairy wrote. “Still not telling you who I am yet, but my wings are shorter now and I am a little too fat to fly anymore. But I still love you!!”

The note that announced the end of the pie gifts concluded this way: “Won’t say bye or so long, just . . . keep on keeping on!”

Certainly good advice for a man in his late 80s. I'm sure he has wondered over the years, it's sad to think that too much time may pass for the fairy to reveal their identity. It has been a long run, but it would be a shame to never know.