You can get a lot done in life if you don\u2019t care who gets the credit.<\/p>\n
We first heard this expressed by author Rachel Remen, M.D. and witnessed it first hand through the actions of our friend, colleague and supporter, John Stephure.<\/p>\n
One of John\u2019s many fine accomplishments was to co-found Wellspring Calgary in 2007. It is here that he poured out his formidable talent, energy, resources and heart to ensure there was a place for all those affected by cancer.<\/p>\n
John believed that the head and the heart needed to work together. Everyone who knew him could count on his integrity, steadfastness, loyalty, and benevolence. As his minister and friend expressed at his \u201ccelebration of life,\u201d his life was a covenant, exemplified by simple promises honourably kept, across the entire spectrum of his life. He never resisted the \u201cgenerous impulse,\u201d and used his guiding mantra: Faith, Family, Friends and Fun to steer his ship of living fully with a purpose.<\/p>\n
We will never forget the exuberant laughter that bubbled up and out at the slightest provocation and his belief that to live a good life you need to make room for fun. \u201cBlue skies, no clouds\u201d was John\u2019s code for\u00a0let\u2019s go golfing. May his beloved family accept our sincere condolences for their irreplaceable loss. And may we apply the spirit of his life to our lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I\u2019d like to say is this.
\nLive fully every moment of your life.
\nDo not wait for everything to be
\nthreatened before you realize
\nthe value of all you have.\u201d<\/p>\n
-Dr. Jane Poulson, author of\u00a0The Dr. Will Not See You Now.<\/p>\n
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