I saw Randy Pausch for the first time on Oprah. I remember coming home from school and wanting to watch my DVR'd Oprah(Yes I am addicted), but I had to get the boys homework done. I have a very strict no TV during homework rule. The boys finished their homework and I settled in to watch...I don't know how to explain it. As I watched this man tell his story and do his push ups, he really opened my eyes. To not just one thing but to about a zillion. The old saying of "don't cry over split milk" has a whole new meaning for me now. How wonderful was he to share this with first his students and then the world. His attitude, his smile, his laugh, and the way he made you feel like you knew him personally was so special. As I opened my laptop today I saw the newsbanner that he had passed away. If you haven't heard his lecture or haven't heard of him you should. I try really hard not to feel sorry for myself, for what God has blessed me with I am more than grateful for....even the not so great stuff had it's reasons.
http://www.thelastlecture.com/aboutr.htm
http://news.aol.com/article/man-behind-last-lecture-sensation-dies/100948?icid=100214839x1206295664x1200328977
He tried to prepare his family as best as one can prepare them. He made sure that there were great memories to keep and he made sure that the world knew that there is good out there. May God bless his family and help them through it all.
