Lon Larson

After just an hour with Lon Larson, a cancer patient survivor, I realized that maybe blogging everyday and a few homework assignments don't exactly lead up to a very stressful lifestyle that I thought I had. What I thought would be a typical speech about living life to the fullest turned into an emotional story about how one man with circumstances far worse than those that I seem to suffer forms every minute of his life with the best possible attitude he can create. One note that he mentioned was that he was "the luckiest man alive". I second guessed myself when I heard him speak about this. How could a man given 3-6 months to live consider himself to be so lucky? As Lon gave me chills with his story and attitude and optimistic lifestyle, I realized that I can wake up every day and not only be thankful for those whom I grace and grace me. It is imperative to realize that someone can make a meaningful impression on your life, as well as you on them. It is difficult to put into words what Lon Larson's story did for me, for it is mostly emotionally inspiring. Although he said that he does not consider himself a motivational speaker, I feel that he is nothing short of one. I wish the best for Lon Larson, and hope he continues to live the greatest lifestyle for however long it may be for him.