An Extraordinary Life
He didn't look extraordinary. In fact, more often than not, he needed his beard groomed. He would call himself, "fat boy". He didn't have an extraordinary job. He never married. He lived all of his life in the home that he grew up in.
But, he was extraordinary. I hope he knew that. I hope he knew how extraordinary he was, and just being him was enough.
I remember the first time I met him. I was competing in a humorous speech contest. Well, I was the only competitor. But, I had to compete to have it timed. The organizers didn't want to have a boring night so they asked him to give a previous winning speech. He gave his speech first. I laughed so hard that I cried and I literally fell off my chair. I was still laughing when I had to give my speech. Then, I got sick to my stomach and didn't want to give my speech if that was the benchmark. After my poor showing, he came to me with his notes and graciously gave me so many suggestions and tips.
The next time I heard him give a speech, he was a contestant. I happened to be sitting next to a former World Champion of Public Speaking. There were 6 contestants. The World Champion only spoke once. It was after his speech and the World Champion said, "That was brilliant." Very correct. It was brilliant. His sense of timing, his writing, his impromptu remarks, all were amazing. Of course, he won that contest.
This man was hilarious and I was honoured to call him a friend. My sweetie and he went on a road trip one time and were laughing so hard they had to stop on the side of the road. The three of us went out a few times. Each time, my sweetie and I were just bystanders to his greatness. Everything he said was brilliant and hilarious. As hilarious as he was, he was also compassionate and caring. After we would drop him off, my sweetie and I would still be laughing hours later. An amazing gift. I have known some extraordinary people but he would always be at the top of the list.
Yesterday, I woke up in a dark funk. Wanting to be happy, but just couldn't seem to move. And, again today. I didn't know what was wrong. Now, I know why. My body knew before I did. This extraordinary man went to a better place. The rain that happened this morning was tears from heaven. But, not tears of sadness. The angels were laughing so hard, they were crying. We may expect a lot of precipitation.
But, he was extraordinary. I hope he knew that. I hope he knew how extraordinary he was, and just being him was enough.
I remember the first time I met him. I was competing in a humorous speech contest. Well, I was the only competitor. But, I had to compete to have it timed. The organizers didn't want to have a boring night so they asked him to give a previous winning speech. He gave his speech first. I laughed so hard that I cried and I literally fell off my chair. I was still laughing when I had to give my speech. Then, I got sick to my stomach and didn't want to give my speech if that was the benchmark. After my poor showing, he came to me with his notes and graciously gave me so many suggestions and tips.
The next time I heard him give a speech, he was a contestant. I happened to be sitting next to a former World Champion of Public Speaking. There were 6 contestants. The World Champion only spoke once. It was after his speech and the World Champion said, "That was brilliant." Very correct. It was brilliant. His sense of timing, his writing, his impromptu remarks, all were amazing. Of course, he won that contest.
This man was hilarious and I was honoured to call him a friend. My sweetie and he went on a road trip one time and were laughing so hard they had to stop on the side of the road. The three of us went out a few times. Each time, my sweetie and I were just bystanders to his greatness. Everything he said was brilliant and hilarious. As hilarious as he was, he was also compassionate and caring. After we would drop him off, my sweetie and I would still be laughing hours later. An amazing gift. I have known some extraordinary people but he would always be at the top of the list.
Yesterday, I woke up in a dark funk. Wanting to be happy, but just couldn't seem to move. And, again today. I didn't know what was wrong. Now, I know why. My body knew before I did. This extraordinary man went to a better place. The rain that happened this morning was tears from heaven. But, not tears of sadness. The angels were laughing so hard, they were crying. We may expect a lot of precipitation.
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