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Reality Check

 
07.05.05 (9:46 pm)   [edit]

One of our coaches suffered a critical brain aneurism this morning.  He is on life support and his prognosis is poor at best.

His family is in need of any thoughts and prayers you could send their way  Please!!!

He is my age with young children about the same age as mine.  He is an active passionate man that makes a positive impression on the people who are fortunate to know him.  He has been a coach for the club I work with for many years.  The kids respect and look up to him.  The adults admire his youthful spirit and passion toward everything he touches.

It is these life reality checks that make me slow down and take moments to appreciate what really matters. Waking up in the morning, the splendor of my children and the love in my life that I am blessed and thankful for.

Hug someone today and tell them how important they are to you.

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