May 11 - Making a Difference

As we sat watching the waves break against the rocks, Lyle happened to notice a small plaque in the cement at our feet. The plaque was unusual in that while it showed a short quote and a name, there wasn’t any date.We were curious enough to check this out on the internet when we arrived home.

The name on the plaque was Nathan Gremmo. Nathan was only thirteen years old when he was critically injured as he was crossing a busy city street. The next day Nathan’s family made the emotional and difficult decision to say goodbye to Nathan and donate his organs. This decision made a positive impact on the lives of six people who were waiting for organ transplants.

Now for the saying on the plaque. You might have heard it before but it obviously meant something to Nathan, who had posted it on his Instagram page not long before the accident:

”You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

While I hope not to encounter the kind of heartache and tragic circumstances faced by the Gremmo family, I do hope to make choices and decisions that will have a positive impact on others. I would like my life to make a difference.

The picture below shows the rocks and waves where I sat and thought about Nathan and the Gremmo family.

 

Rocks and waves while thinking of Nathan and the Gremmo family