The picture is of me and my only son, Doug, (1969-1992) who truly lived his life to the fullest every day that he lived.
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Life
that little thing between life and death
has no rebate ...
take it as it is.
You got it for free;
cannot take it back ...
it ain't that compact!

Life
it's a real deal where we get to choose
where we go and live,
how we take and give,
when we laugh and cry,
whether we know love ...
all gifts from above.

Life
don't cheapen it or desecrate it.
Life can break your heart,
tear your soul apart ...
but do remember
we're 'returned to sender'
when life surrenders.

Life
can end in a minute. Don't spend it
wallowing in doubt,
wearing a sad pout.
Joyously review
good times you've had, knew
His love was for you.

Life ...
you're never alone ... believe it ...
and He'll walk with you!