I am surrounded by special people but my perspective can be clouded by my prejudice and profiling.

I work in a store and the regulars that frequent the store have seemed to change since I’ve been working there. That’s partially true, but more so, my perspective of them has changed.

The more I interact with them and let go of my preconceived notions, the more I am able to recognize and appreciate their qualities.

I am broadening my life experience by growing through the limitations of my past; most of them self-imposed.

And in doing so, I’m developing new relationships as well as the opportunity to encounter more Don’t Forget Abouts… people.

I wasn’t fully aware of how deeply ingrained my prejudice has been and how quickly I dismiss people based on their features, clothes or how they walked and talked.

Although it’s scary and uncomfortable, each time I embrace an interaction that would not have happened in the past, it is a rewarding experience.

And I am blessed with the opportunity to see how our world is full of Don’t Forget Abouts… people when I take the time and make the effort to acknowledge them as such.

Thanks for reading and sharing in this with me and remember…

Don’t Forget About Don’t Forget Abouts…for the people you will never forget.

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Happy Veteran’s Day to all our Veterans. Thank you for your service and your commitment. You all are definitely Don’t Forget Abouts…people.

There are a number of veterans in my family and some are still on active duty. My father, my wife, a number of cousins and numerous friends are all veterans. I want to acknowledge them and the countless others who have sacrificed to serve this country.

I wish there was something spectacular that I could do to make this an unforgettable tribute to Veteran’s all over, but, I’ll simply do what I do when I see you all in uniform. I say thank you.

And whether your service is acknowledged worldwide or not at all, without your contribution it would have been like a piece missing from a puzzle.

May God bless you today and always.

And again, Thank you.

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Being a basketball player myself and a baseball fan, I know how incredible these feats are and the amount of work, endurance, perseverance and training it took to accomplish these things.

But I cannot imagine what type of work, endurance, perseverance and training it takes to be married for 41 years.

Today, two of the most unforgettable people in my life are celebrating 41 years of marriage. Happy Anniversary Mama & Daddy.

Happy 41st Anniversary

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It would be one thing if all that was going through my mind was untrue, but it makes for a daunting morning when there’s some validity to these negative, spirit breaking thoughts.

I DON’T have all the things I want. Nor am I the man that I WANT to be. But I am definitely not the man I used to be. And I have all that I need and more to accomplish the tasks of today.

The only commodity I’m truly lacking is time. I get 24 hours in a day like everyone else on this planet. So lacking time is my perspective.

It’s getting through tough times like these that has helped me grow into the man I am today. So the only way for me to be the man I WANT to be is to be the man that I am!

Use the time I have wisely and be the man that I am.

What helped me this morning was recalling some of those unforgettable people in my life. Past and present.

I say recalling, but what happened was I could hear their voices reciting the foundational information that has helped me continue to strive and persevere through to today.

It was cloudy and cool this morning because the clouds were blocking the sunrise. But the sun has now risen above those clouds and is shining bright.

Those clouds were my thoughts, the sun my spirit and my Don’t Forget Abouts… people the power to keep my spirit rising.

As long as I stay focused, aware and open to grow, I can accept who I am today with confidence and know that’s the only way I will ever be the man I WANT to be.

I’m a Miracle in Motion today!

Don’t forget about Don’t Forget Abouts…
I’ll see you back here soon.

Thanks for reading and sharing in this with me.

Peace.

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for the people we will never forget

At it again, working late, learning and seeking more direction in where to go with this site. I have enough Don’t Forget Abouts… people in my life to post for years. But that would limit the exposure of some wonderful people to only those that have influenced my life.

The past two posts have inspired me to open this up to everyone. Even though one of them was about my cousin, I realize there were people that knew him in a way that I never did. He is unforgettable in my life but also in many others. And I learned some things from other people’s perspective of him. And it has enhanced my outlook on life and desire to grow.

Derrion Albert’s life and death have motivated me in another way. How come it took for him to die to receive such widespread recognition? He was a young man striving to be better. Striving to rise above mediocrity and fitting in with the crowd.

Let’s also honor those that are living and allow their lives and accomplishments to be an inspiration to our lives!

We get an opportunity to see the most popular people in our various forms of media. But what about those that only a few of us may know? It’s time to expose those special people that may be labeled “common folk” to the rest of the world.

So send me your Don’t Forget Abouts…people, to be posted here. Let me know what makes them unforgettable. Share with all of us how this person has contributed to changing your life and others.

In honor of the people you will never forget, send me your Don’t Forget Abouts…people by way of my Contact page. On the subject line please put: My Don’t Forget Abouts person and in Your Message, a brief description of that person. I will reply to you and we will go from there.

It’s my hope to present as many of our Don’t Forget Abouts…people  as possible, living or passed away, so that their accomplishments, generosity, wisdom and overall humanitarianism reach just that many more people.

I look forward to hearing from you all and I’m extremely excited to see how this evolves. I don’t have a structured outline for this to fit into, it will be created and molded as we go and grow!

But like every journey I’ve ever taken, the first step is the most important! Once I take that first step, the next one presents itself.

So join me in recognizing the Don’t Forget Abouts…people of the world! Those we will never forget, and now, neither will anyone else who reads about them!

Thank you for reading and sharing in this with me. Peace.

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Eddie Fuller

This is really hard to do. My cousin Eddie passed away on September 17, 2009. He was only five years older than me. He died of a very rare stomach cancer, I believe my father said two out of a million people get this type of cancer.

I’m rarely at a loss for words, but I’m struggling to share this here. It’s been years since Eddie and I were close. He used to babysit my brother and me. Take us over his girlfriend’s house and we had to sit in the car. And we always threatened to tell on him.

I remember when he got his license and started driving; when he got a motorcycle and when he went to the Air Force. Actually that was one of the hardest times in my life because Eddie was gone. He wrote a couple of times and sent some pictures of his Beamer. But we missed seeing him just about every weekend.

I never realized how much of a role model he was for me. But now I’m realizing why I considered going to the Air Force and why getting a motorcycle has always been such a big deal. And I just got my motorcycle license for the first time.

Eddie had this walk where he kind of swung side to side while swinging his left arm behind him. I wish I could describe it better. Anybody who knew him knows exactly what I’m talking about. Unforgettable!

Eddie is definitely one those Don’t Forget Abouts…people in my life. Thoughts of Eddie bring nothing but smiles. We had this song we made up and only three people knew the lyrics. Eddie, my brother and myself. The last time I saw him, as soon as we saw each other we started singing that song and laughing.

Great memories! A great guy! Eddie was a father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Please keep our family in your prayers and cherish the times you have with your loved ones.

I wasn’t able to make it to his funeral but I know my family is grieving. And I’ve been avoiding calling because I don’t know what to say. It’s also an attempt to stay in denial but it’s not working.

There are great people that the masses don’t get to meet. Although brief, you got to meet my cousin Eddie Fuller here and I’m grateful that I had this opportunity. He is missed by all who knew him, but his life will continue to put smiles on our faces and bring joy to our hearts. Thank you Eddie.

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