Happy Happy Birthday

Born this day in 1962, my oldest brother Ronnie would have been 62 years old today. I think of him nearly everyday along with my other brother Vernon and my two parents. Somedays I would like the ability to call and ask the advice of my older brothers. Sometimes it would be good to sit and visit and let them tell me of how things were when they were growing up. But I don’t have that opportunity.

Instead of turning 62 today and deciding whether he’d take his Social Security early, he’s but a distant memory. He was executed by the State of Texas on June 8, 1995 almost thirty years ago. His daughter’s an adult, his partner in crime and my other brother is dead, and his parents are too. No Ronnie doesn’t get to collect Social Security. He doesn’t get to play with his grandkids. He doesn’t get to sit around his house and tell tales of his youth. Ronnie doesn’t have the chance to answer the phone on days like today when I’m feeling a bit down and needing some clarity.

We are where we are as the aggregate of our choices. Ronnie’s choices eventually led to his death by lethal injection. My choices have led to me living in another country in pursuit of my purpose. Same parents, different choices.

Today, Tuesday, September 27, 2022, I am grateful that:

I get to finish this list. It’s almost midnight, but I’m getting it done. My daily routine was interrupted but it was worth the delay. Delayed does not mean denied.

I got all the info I needed from a client. I’ll get the project finished in the morning. I am happy to have some work.

D.C. and I had a conversation. From that conversation I’m forward with the concept of pre-selling my courses. I’ll start setting up the sales funnel tomorrow and get started with my marketing efforts.

How do you remember those you’ve lost?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!