Randy Broad, a resident of Kirkland, WA, was diagnosed with lung cancer and is in the fight for his life. With two kids, ages 14 and 15, he has a lot to say and do. He told me today that this Christmas may be his last.
Undaunted, he is fast at work, writing what he’s learned about life in a book he can leave behind when the time comes. He told a story about missing the opportunity to play in the snow with his kids last Christmas. His email was calling to him. By the time he left his keyboard, the rosy cheeked and wet kids were safe and warm, sipping hot cocoa in the kitchen. He missed a glorious opportunity to play in the snow with his kids, thinking there would be plenty more time for that later.
Now, he knows differently. He isn’t missing a moment of anything now. He is writing a blog to chronicle his journey. Three weeks ago, he started working on a book about his life. His daughter wants to know all he knows about life and business. Please, read this blog entry, entitled, “Missing It.” It brought tears to my eyes. He writes, “One realization I can say for certain is if I would have had cancer when it snowed that glorious day with the kids running around my feet, I can without question tell you I would have been amongst them the entire time. No questions asked. No emails returned. No excuses given nor expected.”
Please, share Randy’s message with others via your social networks. Wake up those you love to walk away from their work to enjoy the precious moments that are so fleeting. You never know what tomorrow may bring. Today is a gift to treasure.
