I recently attended a celebration of life for a friend who recently died. I was impressed by the numbers of people who were there not to cry, as that had already been done, but to truly celebrate.

We were all allowed to see photos and hear stories of the love the family shared and the impact this man had on his many friends and co-workers.

I was reminded, yet again, that there are rewards in looking for the silver linings associated with all of life’s experiences and that a sense of humor can take you a long way. I am impressed by this man and by his family, even vicariously. I wish I had met him sooner.