Issue 31.10
I actually get excited thinking about writing my next article for the Senior Sampler. It’s even somewhat soul searching as I stop to think about how I really feel about what I am thinking. It gives me the opportunity and privilege to expose my heart and mind. My intentions are to lift, share and convey my sentiments, and hopefully stir those tender feelings in you that we all posses; maybe, to actually stimulate you to shed a tear of memorable reflection or anticipation.
For example, who is your hero? What is your favorite book, movie or pastime? Do you enjoy life? What makes it all worthwhile? When are you most in harmony with both body and spirit? I would like to reflect on some of these questions with you. Keep in mind, these thoughts we have will one day determine the mark we leave on life.
For me, I want to leave the mark of Five Stars on everything I do, from my professional business to the brand I leave on the rump of my cows – my very best effort in everything! My favorite book is Charlie’s Monument. My favorite movie is Sea Biscuit. My hero is Mr. Warren Hanning. Mr. Hanning had faith in me; he gave me the chance in life I truly needed. What a champion!
I love life. I especially enjoy my profession, serving my fellow-men and being genuinely concerned with their well-being, whatever their needs. It is most of the time respectfully true, that the nut does not fall far from the tree, like father like son. That would be the Five Star mark I would like to leave.
Ted Spilsbury is the owner of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110S. Bluff, St. George, and can be reached at 673-2454.