Fran, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I miss my dad every day and try to find comfort in knowing he is still with me in many ways. I keep a copy of Emerson's 'Success' above my desk, as he did, to keep the spirit of his life with me always. I wish you comfort.
Success
To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better,
whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded. |