What I Learned - I Was Picked by Howard Shapiro
A life affirming, heart-breaking & uplifting true story that will leave you in awe of one of the world's true heroes. What I Learned: This was pretty much John's mantra, and a great one at that. I will remember this phrase for as long as I live. ...a really important lesson - and one we all need reminded of from time to time. Always try to remember not to let your situation, whatever it may be, define you. You can achieve anything you set your mind to, in spite of what is going on around you at the time. ...enough said really! I have a version of this quote on my wall. It's a really important one for us to try and remember. Some people cram more living into a few months than others achieve in an entire 80 year life span. And an offshoot of this for me is to pay attention. Really pay attention to the little things that make you smile, count your blessings I guess. Someone out there would give everything they have for th
