Creating a Life

I'm at an age when I read the obituaries (and the Letters to the Editor) section of the Anniston Star online almost every morning. I haven't lived in Oxford, Alabama since 1985 but I still know more people there than anywhere I have lived.

Today I saw that William Herron had passed away. Cyndi Herron was a very good friend of mine in high school. We were in the band together, we sat together at break time under the flagpole and ate cake together. Usually one of those cakes that you baked right in the box that it came in. Betty Crocker had just come out with that new fangled idea about that time.

We were FAMILY. We were "THE FAMILY!". No one understood that but us. And no one probably cares to this day.

THE FAMILY has kind of fallen to the by way over the past 29 years since the class of '78 and '79 GRACED the flagpole. I randomly email with Denise Beck (Burford now). I've lost track of some of the other folks - tho Cyndi and Keith live over here in Atlanta - which means we could (and do) live about 70 miles apart. We are more likely to run into one another at WalMart in Oxford than at a high school football game for one of our children over here.

I feel for Cyndi and Bernie (her mom) and their family tonight. I remember Tubby (her dad). He was different, from somewhere up north and he worked for the FAA. That was always intriging to me. Most of all I know she loved them both dearly.

And I'm yet again reminded, that the time for creating a life is now. What are you doing today to make your life, your families life meaningful and special? What will you be remembered for? Oh sure, I have years and years of life left in me. At least I should, we never know. But everyday must be made special. Everyday I and we together must create LIFE!

No matter how our days are numbered, family and the life we create are really what's important. We can't just let 29 more years pass and have someone read about me or you in the Lawrenceville Daily News one sunny morning. We must be about the business of life and investing in one another and in ourselves.

Embrace your FAMILY tonight and in the days coming. Invest in you and those you love and hold dear. It's never too soon to start or keep going or to do more. It's all part of creating your life. Eat together, laugh together, hold one another up, and let those times together be the basis of your life. Create a life - yours!

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In memory of William (Tubby) Herron - 3 generations to carry on in the life he created with and for them.

In memory and honor of those who have created and shaped my life so far. I am amazed by you all and always mindful of where we've been and where you've directed.

In dedication to those who I am so fortunate to share this life. You are my world and my notepad!

LIFE IS GOOD! ;-) - forever my favorite tshirt of all time.