Monday, October 19, 2009

Candles lit to remember Murder Victim

As some of you recall there was a post earlier in October about a murder victim. There was a follow up story that was premiered in Kenosha News and I found it rather touching. On this last Sunday afternoon, just as the sun was setting a group of 30 people stood in front of the victims house and lit candles. They sung songs and mourned together, remembering how good of a man the victim was. As the sun set the candles provided light throughout the crowd and created an impressive sight for onlookers. Cars slowed on the road behind them, taking in the sight and many joining the crowd. One man said: “We realize that the Earth goes on, cars go by, the world goes on and yet we have taken a few moments to mark this time and to mark ourselves and say a life was taken, and that was wrong, and we need to do what we can to build peace.” This statement shows a lot about the world. Some of the people in this world have their lives in such high gear they don't have time to enjoy the little things. Such as being a part of their families lives. Work means so much to people that they focus on that one thing, and don't step aside to smell the roses. The people in this article, who participated in the mourning, are a real example to us. This goes for all age groups. Don't look forward to tomorrow, focus on today every once in a while. Go push your child on a swing. Play that board game with your little boy. Take that time to call up a friend that you have lost contact with. Take that time to make your life something that you will be proud of. Because in ten years, your not going to remember the preparation you took for your job interview. You won't remember how many people you sold that product to. What you will remember are the little things in your life that you've done to make others happy. Smile and wave at somebody, it really changes you, and take that time with your child. Be a better person, take that step in the right direction. Show the love these people show to everyone you know, and follow their example. "Take a few moments to mark this time." Mark this time, mark today, to be an important change in how you will live. And you will forever be grateful.

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