Death...Life...So on...So forth...
Yesterday was my 48-year-old uncle Philip's funeral. This makes the third death in my family since May of last year. My grandmother died in May, My grandfather in August, and now my Dad's closest brother in age. He had several heart attacks in the past two weeks.
I'm not really sure how to describe the way I feel about it. I think I have developed an emotional and mental block this third time around. It's like some dream that I 'm sure I'm going to wake from in a moment. But its reality.
He was one of the few people in this world that because he was in it, the world was a better place. In the past 10 years, over 51 foster children have been loved and cared for by him and his wife. He had a pure and genuine love in his heart for kids.
Instead of flowers, he had always made it clear what he wanted at his funeral. He wanted everyone to bring bicycles. So, surrounding his casket were over 40 bicycles that are going to be given out to foster kids all over the state. People also gave donation money, so there's no telling how many more bikes will be given out.
He was such a kind, loving man. A light in a world of darkness.
The legacy he left us with has made me really want to get involved in some kind of charitable organization. I want to make that kind of positive impact on the world around me.
We are never guaranteed tomorrow. Life is so precious and I feel like I have wasted 22 years being selfish and only looking out for #1. I'm going to figure out what I can do to change that.
In other news, not much happening. I'm at my cousin's house watching his three kids. Adam and I are going on a much needed date night when I leave here. I think we might go see "V for Vendetta". Looks interesting.
See you all on the flip side.
I'm not really sure how to describe the way I feel about it. I think I have developed an emotional and mental block this third time around. It's like some dream that I 'm sure I'm going to wake from in a moment. But its reality.
He was one of the few people in this world that because he was in it, the world was a better place. In the past 10 years, over 51 foster children have been loved and cared for by him and his wife. He had a pure and genuine love in his heart for kids.
Instead of flowers, he had always made it clear what he wanted at his funeral. He wanted everyone to bring bicycles. So, surrounding his casket were over 40 bicycles that are going to be given out to foster kids all over the state. People also gave donation money, so there's no telling how many more bikes will be given out.
He was such a kind, loving man. A light in a world of darkness.
The legacy he left us with has made me really want to get involved in some kind of charitable organization. I want to make that kind of positive impact on the world around me.
We are never guaranteed tomorrow. Life is so precious and I feel like I have wasted 22 years being selfish and only looking out for #1. I'm going to figure out what I can do to change that.
In other news, not much happening. I'm at my cousin's house watching his three kids. Adam and I are going on a much needed date night when I leave here. I think we might go see "V for Vendetta". Looks interesting.
See you all on the flip side.