Some people shape and form who you will be, what you will be like, and how you show up in the world. Their gifts of love and care are so unassuming they have no idea of what they’ve done. They don’t even know that they have made everything possible for another human being. Or if they do, they’re sure keeping it to themselves.
The thing is, there comes a day when you look at yourself and say, “Look what I did there. That’s not me. That’s ‘So And So’ in me! There comes a day when you realize you know what generosity, sacrifice, hard work, loyalty, devotion, commitment, joy, adventure, love, and faith all look like because you have learned these things from someone who has poured their life into you. You realize you love animals, good stories, getting lost on your way to new places, engineering and technology, a chocolate Frosty, time spent in the company of good friends, a good puzzle, going to church, the beauty of nature, Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” the wonder of children, and helping others, because someone made you love these things by all the ways they shared them so graciously with you.
And when this someone is your Dad, well...your life is pretty much shaped by greatness. Not greatness wielding power, notoriety, or position, but greatness that comes from living a life of humility, kindness, wisdom, grace, and love. Charles Henry Lyndon was this kind of someone for us and many others. His being our Father and Grandfather is a grace we will never fully comprehend but a gift we will spend the rest of our lives giving God thanks for by all the ways we hope and seek to follow his lead. Thank you, God, for the life of
Charles Henry Lyndon. Thank you. We love you Dad, Leslee, Heather, and Family
Our family is also giving God thanks for all those who have poured themselves into each of you. May their great love continue to guide and encourage you. May it be an eternal source of comfort, hope and blessing. And by its wondrous grace may it be the gift that empowers you to share your great love with others.
Blessings Friends,
Leslee
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