Death ... it is a fact of life. It cannot be avoided. But in-between the time you are born until the day you close your eyes for the final time, living with a purpose should be your purpose.
We never know for certain the amount of time we will have within this life, so it is true, every moment counts. Some will live a long life, and when they are gone, so is the memory of them. Others have been given a short amount of time and their effect is strongly felt long after their last breath. Some will know they made a difference in life while living, others will never know their impact. And does it truly matter either way? For to live a life trying to be acknowledged will limit you on what you truly could achieve. To live a life without a concern of how you are impacting others and just using your energy to impact others, without seeking praise for yourself, the greater pride you will achieve.
i doubt when Shakespeare sat down and wrote Romeo and Juliet, he wasn't thinking that he hoped it would still reach people hundreds of years later. When Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, i'm confident in believing that wasn't in her mindset, but enjoying the ride and knowing the work she would be doing in space will benefit others upon earth. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan didn't run for congress to become the first black woman elected in the south, she ran because she knew she had a mission to make a difference for others after her.
When i was younger, i always had the daydream of being rich and famous. And then i met someone who completely altered my thinking. Without saying a word, she taught me how to be a better human. She taught me to love others, as well as myself. She taught me to appreciate the simple things that life has to offer. And to think at the moment you picked me to share her short life, i was actually hesitate. Her name is SADDI, and though in earth form she was a dog, she truly was so much more. Not just to me, but to those she connected with.
It took me too many years to realize my calling upon this earth within the time frame i have been given, but however much time that i do have, i am fully devoted to honoring SADDI. i want no praise or attention for myself. All of it, deservingly so, belongs to SADDI.
i may be the one fulfilling the mission for the SAISAR unlimited foundation, but it will always be SADDI's image and spirit that will guide me. And when i am gone, i only hope that the mission of the foundation will continue by others for SADDI.
The last voice SADDI heard before she was taken from me, was mine. And the last words she heard were ... "i love you so much SADDI. Thank you". And then she was gone. Everyday since she has been gone, i say out loud that i love and miss her so very much. Where ever we go after this life, i only hope SADDI is able to hear me.
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