I am fortunate to know two of these moms, Lisa and Lindsey.



That's two posts in one day out of me, watch out!!!

To Michael Litfin, I have missed you over the last couple of decades, and the loss was my own. I have missed the news of your passing two plus months ago - I was a bit self absorbed. Learning of it, however, was no less a punch in the stomach.

On the plus side, learning of your loss, and reading the glowing tributes to your life, has made me reflect on my youth. I have started to reconnect with old friends from that time. I have enjoyed reminiscing. Most importanly, though, this reminds me never to take anything for granted - as I did back in my high school and college days. I learned, since then, to grab every opportunity, to love the NOW and not race forward... but I forgot to do that in my youth. I forgot to remember what was so great about being young. I was in too big of a hurry to grown up.

I wish this kind of wisdom could be imparted to children, to my children, but it can't. It has to be learned by each individual. My time in the presence of the Michael Litfin's of the world generally reminded me to slow down, and enjoy THAT moment. It's a shame I didn't carry it over.

I hope that you are enjoying your wings, Michael.