Two people.
One decision.
Yet both must decide.
It will undeniably alter the course of their lives forever.
It is a gut-wrenching decision.
It is the epitome of terror and uncertainty…
Heaven & Hell
Tag: Love
Worst Nightmare – Captive
Imagine two great friends. Best buds for as long as they can remember, having a great time on vacation, or maybe a mission trip, or simply having dinner during a routine international business meeting.
And suddenly…
Captive.
A situation few of us can even comprehend.
And to make it worse, the captors announce an ultimatum.
Both good friends must decide. Only one decision needs to be made.
But both will have to decide….
Dear Son
Randy Pausch, who wrote The Last Lecture, and shortly thereafter, died, wrote a book about living while he was dying.
I’m writing a book about living while I’m living.
We are all dying, son, it’s simply a fact of life.
Leave a trail for your Family. That’s what I’m doing for you, son.
Yesterday, as my crazy mind was racing, I recalled Randy’s life, his book, and both touched my soul and inspired me, as well as countless millions. And the sad fact that his “anniversary” is soon – July 25. Two years ago Randy left his earthly life.
Somehow, I recalled the cassette tapes I used to make for your Mother. I’d pour over our CD collection, for hours, and create loving tributes for your Mom.
Must have been five or six tapes total. Most likely over 100 of the best Love songs ever written. Most of them Country songs, and most of them obscure songs, meaning they weren’t hits or mainstream.
Here’s one of them, called “Living In A Moment (You Would Die For)”:
He Said…
When I asked our son (9), on a ten scale, how much he thought I loved him, his answer blew me away.
Of course, what adult wouldn’t want a 9, 10 or even an 11?
What do you think you’d get?
You know what I got?
Fifty.
Humbled.
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On A Scale Of 1-10
How do you measure success?
How often do you measure it?
Do you have a consistent method?
Does it even matter?
What do you do if you are doing poorly, or, really well?
How do you avoid giving up, or, getting complacent?
These are things we all need to figure out.
So last night I asked our son, On a scale of one to ten, how much do you think I love you?
His answer really surprised me.