Today I did a funeral for a twenty year old man named Patrick who faced life with severe disabilities. His loving father provided great care for his wheelchair bound son from birth to death. Those who attended the funeral had obviously been deeply impacted by this valuable life.
In viewing the slide show, there was a photo of Patrick wearing a shirt with the picture of Linus. You know, Linus, from Peanuts fame. To me it was such an appropriate shirt for Patrick to wear. He like Linus, had the ability to help people regain their equilibrium, perspective, and priorities.
Maybe all of us need to have a Linus in our life to turn to when things begin to unravel. What makes Linus so perfect is that he is imperfect. Here is what the Peanuts Official Site says about Blanket Boy:
Linus Van Pelt inspired the term "security blanket" with his classic pose. He is the intellectual of the gang, and flabbergasts his friends with his philosophical revelations and solutions to problems. He suffers abuse from his big sister, Lucy, and the unwanted attentions of Charlie Brown's little sister, Sally. He is a paradox: despite his age, he can put life into perspective while sucking his thumb. He knows the true meaning of Christmas while continuing to believe in the Great Pumpkin.
Sounds like a good friend to have!
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