Have you watched the movie It’s A Wonderful Life? George Bailey, the main character, is contemplating suicide and he has the thought that it would be better if he were never born. His Guardian Angel, Clarence, decided to show George how the world and the people he cares Clarence reveals an alternate universe in which George was never born and George learns how different the world would be. He learns that he has had a positive impact on people far and wide. Then there is the ripple effect. He saved his brother’s life and his brother saved many other lives. Once George sees what his corner of the world would be like if he were never born, he decides he wants to live. Unlike George, we probably won’t have a Guardian Angel giving us a glimpse into what the works would be like without us. But I promise you that each of us is having a positive impact on the world and the people we love. Our ripple effect is far and wide. The world is a better and more beautiful place because of you.

On a personal note, my life has been more wonderful because a teenage boy decided he wanted to be my boyfriend and later my husband. Thank you for making my corner of the world more beautiful Richard!