| Re: The number of years - too short? Sometimes!
"Maggie" <lbuset@allsecretarial.com> wrote in message
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> I just arrived home from a funeral for a man who knew how to live. He
> died at age 54. Such a short amount of time but my goodness what he did
> with that time. He leaves a beautiful wife he adored,and who adored
> him. Plus he leaves six very successful, kind and loving children. He
> came from a family of eight brothers and sisters whom he loved so much.
>
>
Sorry you lost your friend, Maggie. I think we've all known someone like
this who lives life to the fullest and inspires others to do the same. I
know I've certainly known many people like this is my life. Hopefully all
of us can gain from having known them and inspire to be just like them.
Beverly
> The church was packed. People actually had to stand in the back it was
> so full.
>
> He had a kidney transplant 8 years ago and it was his sister who gave
> her kidney. Since that transplant he never changed his life or his
> passion for living. He had a dream to learn to fly a plane and he did.
> He earned his pilots license a few years ago.
>
> He also gave bicycle tours to everyone who came to visit when he was at
> his summer house. Some days he would go out in his kyak just to
> explore.
>
> Before the kidney transplant he used to run the NYC Marathon every
> year. He loved adventure, He loved life, he loved people. He was a
> kind and generous man. He was loved. In 54 years he left a legacy that
> will never be forgotten. His six children have his enthusiasm for life,
> his sense of adventure and his smile. He lives on in them.
>
> 54 years does not seem like enough time for such a man, but in 54 years
> he did more than some people do in 90.
>
> If I came away from that service with anything it is the fact that Life
> is an adventure, a journey, and if you dream it, you can do it. He had
> that optimism. He was successful at everything he did because he
> believed in himself and took risks.
>
> In the booklet we received it reads...
>
> Bill always encourged everyone to follow their dreams, whether it was
> starting a new business, finishing college or learning to whistle with
> your hands. Bills optimism, his genuine love of life and his unending
> faith will always be remembered.
>
> I came away from that service with a new understanding of what it means
> to really live your life and never give up. He rode his bicycle, flew
> his plane, built homes for the Applachia project and loved his family
> and friends. He was quite a man. He lived long enough to see his
> children grow into wonderful, kind adults. That is a blessing. They are
> his legacy.
>
> Thanks for listening.
>
> All Good Things,
> Maggie
>
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