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My Uncle Dan…A Happy Man.
My Uncle Dan passed away this week at the age of 86. He had and lived a wonderful life. Now I know people reading this did not know Uncle Dan but my message is important to me and I hope it provokes some thoughts in you.
You see, Uncle Dan had a spirit about him that I can honestly say was unique to anyone I have ever met. He simply looked at everything in life in a positive manner. In my 55 years of knowing him I never heard him say a negative word about anyone or anything….Really. He would simply smile and and say something positive.
Uncle Dan worked at Ford for his whole career and was the ultimate Ford man. I never heard him say a bad word about work or Ford…this seems to be a trend in his life. But the most important thing in Uncle Dan’s life was clearly his family. He would simply light up when his wife, my lovely Aunt Jeanne or three children, my wonderful cousins where mentioned. I truly believe every sports practice, ballet recital or birthday party for him was the highlight of his day.
Now to why I am writing this for you to read. You see, Uncle Dan was possibly the happiest person I have ever known. Really. Now he experienced life’s losses…losing his Dad at a young age, a little sister far too young. But in spite of life’s ups and downs he was so darn happy. His life long lesson to me is clear now. Be positive, look for the good in everyone, cherish your family, work hard, don’t be negative and you are going to enjoy life and most of all be happy. Isn’t that what we all strive for in the long run?
So the next time I think to criticise someone or complain about something I am going to invision my Uncle Dan. The attitude, the smile and the results.
Heaven has another Irishman today…and indeed it is bit happier because Uncle Dan has joined the group.
Thanks for reading, Regards, Larry.
October 9th, 2011at 9:40 pm
Larry,
We can all learn from Uncle Dan. His values live on and are truly exemplary. Thanks for sharing. jpg
October 9th, 2011at 9:43 pm
I think we all have an uncle Dan in our lives, and we need to be more like him. Sorry for your lost Larry but thanks for sharing.
October 10th, 2011at 7:43 am
Good thoughts, Larry. My mother-in-law who just died at 93 was the same way. Our best tribute to lives like Claire’s or your Uncle Dan’s is to follow their example.
October 10th, 2011at 10:14 am
I suspect that Uncle Dan left an entire network of friends and family whose lives, like yours, are better because of him. Thanks, Larry, for expanding that network to include us.
October 10th, 2011at 10:36 am
Hey Larry
Thanks for sharing the uncle Dan’s values with us.
Mel
October 11th, 2011at 11:15 am
Sounds like Uncle Dan never had a day without sunshine. Great post, Larry! Thank you for sharing.
October 11th, 2011at 9:57 pm
Positive thinking does have power! Thank you for sharing this inspirational message.