Just Do It, It Is Fun

Today I went to a memorial for a very special man. Bobby was the 46 year old son of a fellow AA. Bobby had special needs, he had Williamson's, (similar to Downs Syndrome). He died of cancer.

The memorial was with out a doubt the most touching and sincere I have ever been too. Many of Bob's co/ workers got up to share about Bobby. All of those men and woman had disabilities of their own. All that spoke, got up in front of the room of at least 80 people. And even though they were all adults, they shared with a child like simplicity and sincerity that just blew me away. Bobby was all of their "very best friend". Every single one of them meant it too, from the bottom of their hearts was evident.

The finale, unplanned to this amazing tribute to a man who's love of life, and ginormous smile that was completely infectious, came in the form of one of his respite nurses. Again, a person being brave enough to stand in front of a room of strangers and offer her tribute to Bob in the form of song. Bob loved music. It was perfect. Bett Midlers "You Are The Wind Beneath My Wings"

People like Bobby are a gift. When you meet a Bobby you can't help but smile, help but fall in love, help but view the world just a little bit better. Smile.

My very first sober party I was still shake rattling and rolling. I went to the party because Steady Eddy asked me too. When I was hesitating about dancing ~ dancing SOBER ~ Bob was already on the floor. He looked over at me and said "Just do it, it is fun". And he smiled.

I danced that night. I look like a goober when I dance, but now I am a sober goober. And Bob was right, it's fun.