Wave Systems Corp. (fka WAVXQ)

[IAMSAM]

OT: The news of John's passing is heartbreaking. Yaya will be missed by this distant friend.

I will miss the exchange of Christmas cards and casual emails discussing politics, church and WAVX. Shaking his hand was something I so looked forward to.

John's death is another reminder that life is frail. Each precious moment is there to be cherished. Like many, growing old is not something I enjoy contemplating at length. To "nip" a phrase, "I'd rather refer to aging as a gradual wearing out process."

My heart and prayers go out to Melanie, John's family, friends and acquaintances.

An ODE to that happy, handsome man, John Stewart:

SAY IT NOW

If you have a friend worth loving,
Love him. Yes, and let him know
That you love him, ere life’s evening
Tinge his brow with sunset glow.
Why should good words ne’er be said
Of a friend - till he is dead?

If you hear a song that thrills you,
Sung by any child of song,
Praise it. Do not let the singer
Wait deserved praises long.
Why should one who thrills your heart
Lack the joy you may impart?

If you hear a prayer that moves you
By its humble, pleading tone,
Join it. Do not let the seeker
Bow before his God alone,
Why should not your brother share
The strength of “two or three” in prayer?

If you see the hot tears falling
From a brother’s weeping eyes,
Share them. And by kindly sharing
Own our kinship in the skies.
Why should anyone be glad
When a brother’s heart is sad?

If a silvery laugh goes rippling
Through the sunshine on his face,
Share it. ‘Tis the wise man’s saying -
For both grief and joy a place.
There’s health and goodness in the mirth
In which an honest laugh has birth.

If your work is made more easy
By a friendly, helping hand,
Say so. Speak out brave and truly
Ere the darkness veil the land.
Should a brother workman dear
Falter for a word of cheer?

Scatter thus your seeds of kindness
All enriching as you go -
Leave them. Trust the Harvest Giver;
He will make each seed to grow.
So until the happy end
Your life shall never lack a friend.

*******

THIS MOMENT

I may never see tomorrow; there is no written guarantee.
And things that happened yesterday belong to history.
I cannot predict the future, I cannot change the past.
I have just the present moment, I must treat it as my last.

I must use this moment wisely, for it soon will pass away.
And be lost forever as a part of yesterday.
I must exercise compassion, help the fallen to their feet.
Be a friend unto the friendless, make an empty life complete.

The unkind things I do today may never be undone.
And friendships that I fail to win may nevermore be won.
I may not have another chance on bended knees to pray.
And thank God with a humble heart for giving me this day.

*******

See you later, Yaya!