Today I watched the memorial service for our firefighters that died protecting one of our very own cities in this vast state, Arizona. There in front of the stage was what remained of those brave men......their jackets, helmets, boots and axes. What we could not see were the most amazing creations these brave men left behind......their families. I did not personally know these extraordinary men or their beautiful families but what I do know is the love of a family and have witnessed the courageous fight of the human soul.
Today with the luck of the universe we will all make it home safely and enjoy the evening as the sun sets and the wind blows. We will wake up tomorrow to the sound of life and simply enjoy the moment when you know another day is about to begin. It is the magical moment when you realize that anything can happen today and possibilities are endless! You have been blessed with another day in this breathtaking world.
As I watched and listed to how these brave men will be remembered and loved for a lifetime I realized that we have a choice on how to live our own lives and how we will be remembered when our bravery is called out and we must fight for our own beliefs. Your sacrifice may not been know to strangers and those who remember you may not be speaking to the world but the mark you leave is just as important. You may choose to live a life of pure love and honesty. You may choose to make others giggle or you may bring smiles to little ones faces. It does not matter if you are a homemaker, executive or politician. No one chooses your path, no one except you.
So thoughtfully choose the path you travel and remember just because there are a lot of footprints before you does not mean you need to follow them. I heard a remark today.........we are all born as ordinary people but the way we choose to live our lives will make each of us extraordinary people.
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