On crossing over...

Just heard the news today that one of my favorite characters in the show, "Touched By An Angel" passed away recently at a young age of 47.

I used to "chase" the Hallmark channel just for this show. I even pleaded with my dad to subscribe to another cable network just for Hallmark and this was the only show I watched!

It was a few years after I graduated college and this show really inspired me in more ways that one.

John Dye played the Angel of Death on the show. And for the first time ever, Death was not as scary, ghoulish or psychopathic as it was portrayed before and even until now. He was kind, gentle and calm. Although the series was a work of writers and their imagination and experiences, it is a truly wonderful truth about Death. For those who have their hope and faith, it is not something to be feared but embraced. It only means that you are going to a better place. A place that has no bounds, no illnesses or hate. Only love and overflowing joy. So whats so bad about that?

To John Dye, you will be missed. So here's to the wonderful lessons and memories.

3 lessons learned over Sunday Lunch

1) To have more patience for those who know no better. Believe me, they come in droves!

2) To be grateful under any circumstance. Remember, it could always be worse.

3) Always treat people with consideration and respect. You could be in their situation someday.

It really gets you to a deep place when you spend a little time with people who fail in all 3. Honestly, I had a splitting headache and I wasn't paying them any attention anymore. But its hard to "ignore" them when you're in a private room for lunch. Egads! Hope we have a break from these people for a while.