Spending time with him is gold, for him and you.................
BUT!
Do not deny him the blessing of giving you something.........................
A lot of people say no because they don't 'need' it, can 'do it' themselves, or are just too proud..........
The giver wants and needs to give, and there must be someone to give to!!!
IMHO.
^^^. Here is wisdom. Allow your friend to give you something and think of him when you see/use it. Thank you for the service you are rendering!
When my first wife died, some of her friends got together and wrote down some of their memories together with my wife. It’s been invaluable to my kids, especially my now 18 year old who was 9 at that time. Perhaps you can do something similar for his kids. Just one short story from his friends are enough.
