A Memorial to Celebrate Life

Life is going to be what it is, no matter what we do. It will bring us joy, pain, adventures and challenges. The only thing we can do is learn from the experiences that occur in our life. You never know who will teach you that lesson or how it will be taught. The beautiful thing is we have the opportunity to live.

I just had the honor to attend a memorial for a family friend. In his short life of 27 years he managed to touch the lives of all around him. The memories were countless and the turnout of people was incredible. I saw friends I had not seen since high school and although we came together for a tragic event, we came together to celebrate a wonderful life.

It was clear to see that the life’s wealth comes from the friends and family people have. Even in the worst of times, we can be overwhelmed by the outpour of support and love. It was an unfortunate reminder to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment. You can never know what tomorrow brings, or what you will face.

I cannot convey the sense of reverence for the family and friends I am blessed with. We never know the effect we have on an individual’s life. The smallest action on our part may be the inspiration someone needs. Even when we feel helpless to help, the offer means that someone is not alone in their unfortunate situation. We may not understand their pain, but we can do a little to help.

It may be that we lose the physical part of a friend or family member, but with that we appreciate and remember the memories of them. They will live on in our hearts and we can honor them in how we life our life. In that respect they will live on. In that respect they still have a positive effect on our life.