Last weekend I went to a family get together. We were saying goodbye and good luck to a young man on his way to army boot camp. We sat outside enjoying a good meal, the company, the sunshine and the fresh air. We heard the arrival of another aunt, uncle and cousin. I happened to be looking at the young man's face as we heard them arrive. Across his face a look of pure, unadulterated, supreme joy shined so bright I was taken aback. It's an honor to have loved ones attend your boot camp going away party. He felt honored. I felt lucky to be present for that momentary feeling. And if it's true that your life flashes before your eyes when you die, I hope the happy look on his face is one of the moments I review before I go.
"Treasure your relationships, not your possessions." Anthony J. D'Angelo
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The honor he felt may have been tempered with the comparison between him being a genius in the army much like Forrest Gump. The family lifts spirits and keeps us grounded at the same time.
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