Last night I attended Leon's memorial service with my friend Emi. We were both his teachers in 6th grade. It was great to see an auditorium full of people that were touched by Leon's 16 years of life. His casket was on stage surrounded by flowers, NC soccer and baseball flags and great pictures of him throughout his life.
It was a touching tribute to such a positive young man who worked hard and did his best.
Last night I hugged by daughter a little tighter before bed time. Time moves so fast and the fact is we do not know what next month, next week or the next minute will bring. We really have to live life in the moment. we get caught up in this notion that we control what we do and when we do it. We get caught up in work and the daily grind often times missing all the opportunities to see just how lucky we are to be on this earth each day. My hope is that I will live to see my daughter grow up, get married, maybe even have her own kids (I think Im pushing it there,,,I was pretty old when she was born, lol) Nonetheless whenever I go I want her to know I absolutely loved her with every bit of my being. I want her to know I lived my life to the fullest every day with no regrets.
I am headed to his grave site services this morning praying for his family and friends to receive comfort during this difficult time. I do not worry about Leon;I absolutely know he is safe and secure in the comfort of the Lords hands. We can only imagine what he could have done if allowed to stay a little longer but his life was written with a different ending than expected. But what cannot be disputed is his life made a difference that will long be remembered by many.
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