To laugh often and much.
To win the respect of intelligent people, and
the affection of children.

To earn the appreciation of honest critics.
To appreciate beauty.
To find the best in others.

To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child,
or a garden patch.

To know even one life has breathed easier because you
have lived.

This is to have succeeded.

God Bless x x

The announcement and chosen reading, Ecclesiastes 3

This self-indulgent post isn’t typical of my input, but it’s necessary and it’s heartfelt. God Bless x x x

5 Comments on Because You Have Lived.

  1. No it isn’t. It’s beautiful and heartfelt and utterly lacking in self-pity, chestbeating or indeed anything other than a deep appreciation of the person you’re writing about.

    Hope you’re ok.

  2. Phill says:

    Thank you. And yes, I’m fine thanks. I found the text somewhere and felt the need to spread it a little.

  3. Joby says:

    Dad Who Writes is spot on mate.

  4. Phill says:

    Thank you. Gentlemen both. Hope you’ve had a brilliant Christmas. Check my Facebook (here) for photos, it’s been lovely.

  5. Lee says:

    Agreed. I really liked this Phill.

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