Steve MacDonald R.I.P.

It was quite a shock for me yesterday to hear that a fellow I knew growing up in Oregon, Steve MacDonald died of a heart attack the other day. He was several years younger than I. I have been thinking about it quite a bit lately in the context of how I am living my life and what I am doing with my family. I am doing pretty much what I can for my family. I am focusing on the kid’s school, working to get my economic house in order, moving closer to Grandpa Lauro and Grandma Conchita, trying to get a way for Grandpa Milo and Grandma Sarah to winter with us, and, most importantly, doing what is possible to establish a strong relationship between Jesus all of the members of our family. On the other hand, it seems like I am missing the boat with respect to my career and how I much time I have available for the family. It seems like I could find a better balance. I want to let this event motivate me to evaluate where I am in my career and find a way to do more meaningful work. We are mandated to make a living.  I should make that living in the most excellent way possible.  What my employer gets out of my efforts and the spirit I bring to the effort are now more critical than ever.  I must have a better spirit through all of this so that people can see Christ in me and I can give the best that God has given me to give.