Lanterns

“Oh God, I thank you for the lanterns in my life who illuminated dark and uncertain paths, calmed and stilled debilitating doubts and fears with encouraging words, wise lessons, gentle touches, firm nudges, and faithful actions along my journey of life and back to you.”

Marian Wright Edelman,
Lanterns, A Memoir of Mentors

Today we bury one of my greatest mentors. He impacted so many, pushed for education, stretched expectations to their limits, said, “ignore others’ low expectations of you,” ask the right questions, don’t scatter your energies, focus, don’t make excuses, make mistakes and above all, service to others.

Thank you dear mentor.