I heard news today about a man who passed away, after struggling with cancer for a few years. He was strong in and out - fighting to make every moment count. Apparently his time in the hospital over the last few years we're filled with him encouraging the patients and staff. I can't say this from personal experience but from most of the people close to him told me lots about him. He actually visited our church gathering a few months ago just to see where one of his good friends (almost 50 years younger than him) attended (he was also a mentor). His words, "I can see why you are part of this community." He's an encourager!!
I'm not sure why I'm writing this. Partly b/c I kept thinking in the back of my mind that would have liked to visit him with my friend - he just seemed like someone I would have liked to spend an hour with. I missed the moment.
I understood from those close to him that he didn't really care what others' thought, that he just was who he was.
From all the people that have told me wonderful things about this man, I have a sense many will miss him.
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