For sure.

[ he gets that feeling, though. it reminds him of a time long passed by. ] ... When I was a little younger, I didn't get to see Jiro and Saburo that often. I did everything I could to help 'em from far away, but I wasn't there, and they - they've turned out pretty good.

Just doing the best you can - that's what really matters, right? As long as you're trying.