The Warrior Way

“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out; the brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. The brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They are there to stop the OTHER people!” — from The Last Lecture

Best known for his “The Last Lecture” speech, Randy Pausch has died at age 47. The reason I write this is because if you haven’t seen the lecture, you are missing something so spectacular. You all know that I am emotional and passionate. This man is amazing. One day I hope to have his strength.

Oddly, a few weeks ago, Gair offered me his book.

As I have read his lecture, watched his lecture many times and been to his site: I declined. However, yesterday- I asked her for the book to let my mother read it on a trip she will be going on soon. Gair gave me the book. I stood in the kitchen last night, reading the last chapter crying. Pooky came in and asked me what was wrong. My response was, “This book, this man. He’s dying”. Then a little while ago, I checked my e-mail and Cantrell had sent me an e-mail with some questions about school. He ended with, “Also, didn’t know you’ve ever heard of “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch, but it’s pretty inspirational. He became kind of a celebrity after his speech and book. He died this morning at the age of 47…. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121699381188384657.htm

That is the article about him dying. His lecture is linked to it. Watch the lecture.

Thanks, Cantrell. Eerie chain of events for me…!!!