Friday, April 23, 2010

Past Tense

How will I be remembered when my life is spoken of in past tense?

Blake Christopher Goddard. Beloved firt-born son. Only had four senses. Was born with no sense of smell. Was passionate and persistant to the point of fault. Loved only one woman/wife in his life, with a passion most would not comprehend. Father of three miracles. His partners in crime. Enjoyed sharing his hobbies with his children. Was surrounded by good friends. Lived in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Loved animals. All animals, microscopic to mammoth. Owned a microscope and a telescope. Obtained a degree in Animal Science. Loved physics and its applications around the house and in the world. Had an affinite for information and books that contained it. Found peace in solitude. His ideal day included fishing/hunting in the morning with his kids, a hot shower and private time with his wife at noon, tinkering in the garage with the ferrets at his feet, the bird on his shoulder, and his dog at his side after lunch. Watching the sunset on the porch while barbequeing the fresh morning catch for dinner. Enjoying a dinner with the whole family on the back patio. Watching a dramatic movie with animal themes before bed. Praying and reading to the kids and tucking them in before curling around his wife for the night in their warm bed. He was blessed to have many such days.

2 comments:

  1. Isn't it funny how "what do you do for living" and "how much money do you make" never comes up in this kind of memorandums... and yet people set so much store by them...Talk about distractions from the important stuff in life...

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  2. Cool post. You make me smile. Thanks.

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