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Memories of Those Who Make Us Who We Are

Once again a month of posting helpful information on technology is ended. And once again I will depart from the usual to talk about an unrelated topic.

Life is filled with those who shape us. Some may know that they are shaping you by their actions. Such as a teacher or business mentor. Part of what they are trying to do in their attempt to succeed is to help you improve yourself. But sometimes the most important ones are those who are just there and teach you by example.

Today, July 31 is the 96 anniversary of the date of the birth of my Fraternal Grandfather, Wilmer B. Atkinson. He had just turned 48 the year I was born, which is ironic since next month I will turn 48. While not trying he shaped part of the person I have become. In my eyes he was always a kind and wise man. And from stories I have heard about him, it was the way he was. I was lucky to have him in my life for 22 years although I wish it were much more. He taught me more just by being the man that he was, than anyone thing he may have showed me.

What are the most important things in life? It’s not money and success. Those things may satisfy you, but will they make you happy. Enjoy life perhaps, but probably not truly happy. It’s friends and family that will make you truly happy. Enjoy them while you have them. I lost my father, two friends and an Uncle this year and everyday I miss them.

A friend of mine, Michael Angelo Caruso, wrote in his blog at http://www.carusoblog.typepad.com/ that his mentor died and the impact that his mentor had on his life. It reinforced my beliefs about family and friends.
On this last day of July, take a few moments pick up the telephone and call a friend or relative. You’ll never know when the last time will be that you have a chance to talk with them. You owe it to yourself and they will enjoy the conversation with you. They are a part of who you are.

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