Sunday, May 16, 2010

The Spirit Lives On

Last night I saw quite a few former students. They gather one weekend every year to remember a classmate, Scott.  I wrote about it here last year. 

It rained all day yesterday for the softball tournament.  That didn't stop them.  Today is the golf tournament. It is misting. I doubt that will stop them either. They open their wallets and their hearts to fund the scholarship and then have a great time playing together in Scott's memory. 

This year four graduating seniors won a $500 scholarship in Scott's name.  All of them are planning to attend post high school training.  All are charming, funny, fun people.  They love people and life.  They remind me a lot of Scott. 

How great is it that Scott's life is still celebrated?  Trust me when I say that he would have loved this weekend as much as anyone.  His family and friends have found a great way to honor his life--in a way that would have made Scott proud.  His spirit lives on.  Who could ask for anything more than that?

"I believe love is stronger than death."  Robert Fulghum

4 comments:

Mary said...

What a great way to remember a classmate. So glad it continues.

Anonymous said...

Great post Mrs. E! You do an amazing job of putting it all to words! I was unable to make it this year, but not a good time was had by all! Thanks for writing about it!~~~Nancy Brockmeier

Anonymous said...

Mrs. E...Thank you so much....It was a great weekend. I believe its the biggest tournament we have had yet. Shona Grossoehme

gayle said...

You live is such a warm and caring community, mrs. e. You must feel very proud of the people in it!