Being There

I’m up to my neck today in alligators, but I just wanted to chime in on a little observation. I’ve watched two people at the end of their lives. One had a million friends. One was selfish. The one with the friends was carried across the finish line by the friends. The selfish one died alone.

I get the concept of self preservation. But we’re put on this earth to love and serve others. Be grateful for your friends. And be a friend to them. It doesn’t have to be grand gestures — just show that you care.

Yazoo City’s Zig Ziglar had it right: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.

I will read and try to live this for the rest of my life

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One Response to Being There

  1. regina butler says:

    And I am honored to be counted as one of your friends Marshall. You were on my heart and mind this morning as I was getting ready to leave the house for work. Love you so much!

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