A Friend Passes
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Linda Lord in Articles, Character development
This week, my family lost a treasured friend to his battle with cancer. In reflecting on the time we have known him and those who are recounting memories of him, the comment to be heard most is that he was ‘the real deal.’ His character and his faith spoke for him. He was a kind and gentle man who was who he said he was.
When I started the drama ministry at my church, he was the only person who came to the first meeting. He said he didn’t really want to act, but he wanted to know what was going on and to support the program. When my husband and I got married, he was there. When I was cast as Miss Prism in the Importance of Being Earnest, he was there. When I opened my one woman show at the Windsor International Fringe Festival, he was there. I knew he probably didn’t feel well enough to be there, but he was there; showing his support – once again.
I acknowlege that we didn’t know him as long or as well as many of his other friends. What I do know is that we were honoured to call him our friend.
November is National Tell Your Story Month. Often, the writing exercise is given to write your obituary or eulogy to gain an understanding of the life you have lived until that moment. It gives us all an opportunity, and excuse, to reflect on our lives and determine what type of story it would tell.
My friend will have lots of people telling stories about him at his home going this week. There will be shared memories, tears, laughter, and the reminder that we will all have a day like that one. There will be a day for our stories. What will they say about us?
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