Wren

So today was a big waste of anticipation.... court got delayed for another two weeks almost.

Today I hosted a remembrance day celebration at work. I spent the day with an old man who was sweet and gracious and funny. I saw him interact with people whose fathers were "on the other side" and yet manage to find a way to be kind and decent even though I'm sure he lost much at their hands. Regardless, spending the day with him made me wonder what it is I'll remember when I am his age. Tomorrow, he will be on hand for the ceremony at his legion.... a day he says he lives for all year. When I am 80, what event will it be that is so significant in my life, that I will await its anniversary all year. I have done nothing of value so far in my life. I have not contributed meaningfully in any way to the betterment of another's life. I'm not even sure I surround myself with those who are trying to do their best in serving others. I am learning though, that that is what is important to me.... selflessness and sacrifice. I have a long way to go in developing either of those traits in my own life, but today renewed me to at least try. For those of you who have been kind, who have perhaps not laid down your life for a friend or country, but have smiled at a stranger, offered help when you were tired, and given when you were without... I applaud you. Tomorrow, I will be glad that there does exist souls upon this here crumbling earth who have made my life better. Thank you Herbert LaSalle, I needed to remember.