Did anyone catch last night's ABC special about Randy Pausch? I know I sound like a broken record, but there is something about this man's attitude that I so admire. How is it possible to know death is imminent and keep such an upbeat persona?
His wife, too, just showed phenomenal strength. Her message was one that said "Anything can be tolerated and accepted, even though we don't like it. And we can handle more than we give ourselves credit for." In the light of two deployments, I agree with her. But I always had the hope that Bob would return, and that there would be a happy ending.
There was not a happy ending for Randy Pausch. He died on July 25th. I felt silly for feeling so badly for a family that I didn't know and bemoaning the loss of a life of a man I'd never met. But apparently many people are feeling that same way.
I think the message here, folks, is:
Love, really love the people in your life, and appreciate them each and every day.
Live with gusto. Life is too short for negativity.
Hug your dog.
I added that last one myself, but I somehow think Randy would agree.
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