Dec 31
Fran – press on!
So since last week, I have been hanging out with one of the coolest people I have ever met. He is 76 years young, great business guy and just a cool dude. The cool thing about Fran is he wants my friendship for me and the same with him. Either one of us have an agenda, just to have fun. There are many cool stories of him and I over the years, including but not limited to – SAMS Club, RENT, race car driving, my near death experience, your Disney mishap with the wheel chair and me diving to protect him,buying cars or not waiting in lines at Two Jays. These mean nothing to you the reader) but alot to him and I. This guy has been a huge part of my life and inspires me daily. Hard to accept his illness and the pain that he is going through. The good thing is the medicine they are giving him, brings laughter to him and all around him. He mentioned this weekend that a Southwest Jet landed under his chair – hey that is a good branding message for Southwest – maybe I will call them! But the reality is in life – there are ALOT of people with agenda’s and want something from you or make withdrawals from your energy levels – this guy was the opposite – he made deposits in my energy levels, made me laugh and look at business and personal things in a new light. A positive light – always looking for a solution or to manage issues vs taking the opposite approach. So here I am, teary eyed as I write this in a means to help me understand and be strong for him as I say goodbye to him as he leaves for Boston in a few hours for treatment.
Fran, all I can say is thanks and I love everything about you. I had a friend put this together for you. It says simply, PRESS ON – there is a brighter day — Thank you for being such an inspiration to Melissa and I – We will see you soon. PRESS ON Buddy -
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