Very early Sunday morning, my wife, stepchildren and I returned
from a vacation in Arizona. During our vacation we visited the
Grand Canyon. It was the first time I’d ever been to Arizona and
the first time I’d ever seen the canyon.
Everyone probably says
this, but it’s true: You can’t envision the size of the Grand
Canyon until you’ve actually stood next to it. Even then, you will
stand there looking at it, disbelieving it could be as deep or as wide
as it is. Looking down from the south rim, a person near the
canyon floor is impossible to see, even with my 20/15
vision. The opposite rim you’re looking at is something
like 60 miles away. The depth from bottom to top is measured in
miles. Simply amazing.
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The death of any loved one is never easy. No matter how clearly you
might have seen it coming, no matter how they might have suffered, you
really are never prepared when it actually happens. The death of my
grandfather this past Friday night was no different. His health had been
declining the last few years. It was clear to me that his inability to
take care of himself took a heavy toll on his spirits, and his many
ailments left him weaker and in more pain than any of us could probably
have imagined. Still, none of that makes it any easier to take his
death. While I know it means he is no longer suffering or unhappy, it
still hurts to lose him. He has always been something of a personal hero
to me. Without him, I’m not sure I’d be where I am today. For now, all I
can say is that I’ve lost a personal hero, and the world has lost a
great man. I’ll always miss him. If you want to hear more about why,
read on…
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