Grief’s Lesson: Serving and Blessing the Living!
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Where Am I Today?
Despite my imperfections, I have become a more devoted father and grandfather. I understand my children and their children hold the key to the future, and I am committed to focusing on them rather than fixating on me or the past.
Following the passing of my wife, I have deepened my relationships by providing care, compassion, and understanding to those in my circle.
I have prioritized embodying humility and contributing to my community through active involvement in Hanson Park and Bridges.
Even in the face of unreciprocated love, I continue loving someone without expecting her feelings to change. My focus is on embracing life and actively seeking meaningful connections despite many being only one way.
Danny’s comment about me being incredible or a new person may be a testament to the profound impact of grief. Despite feeling as imperfect and shattered as a broken mirror, I hold onto the hope that I can become a better version of myself. Only time will reveal whether I have indeed grown from my experience with grief or only survived the pain and turmoil. I sincerely appreciate the honest, thoughtful feedback I’ve received and look forward to more. Your perspectives will help shape the days and nights ahead, guiding me to become the best version of myself to serve better and bring blessings to the living.
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After almost 48 years, I recently lost my wife, Jan Lilien. Like The Little Prince, Jan and I believed that “The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.” This blog is a collection of my random thoughts on love, grief, life, and all things considered.
