Life is a journey

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the
intention of arriving safely in an attractive and
well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways,
Champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other,
body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and
screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!"

Gonzaga, in my opinion lived life fully. He cared deeply for his family, his friends and his God. As his once office mate, I know that he spoke 7 languages using many of them at once during phone calls. Gonzaga was often found engaging in intense and emotion filled conversations. He spoke his mind freely and often and loved to share his knowledge and experiences with others. He travelled regularly to exotic places, threw himself into professional activities and teaching, and volunteered for agencies to help the young and people with special needs. Once, on returning from summer break, Gonzaga brought me a scarf from India so I would know a little of his Goa. That was very kind. Alas, Gonzaga has transitioned but to die in Kenya after an african safari seems to reflect the sentiments of the above quote (author unknown) and Gonzaga's spirit. Gonzaga died too young but I truly believe he had a Woo Hoo ride. How many of us can say that? Thanks for that final lesson, Gonzaga.

Linda Rainbow Levine
SJSU-HRTM
San Jose CA