The Three Men Who Continue to Shape My Soul
There are moments in life when loss becomes the greatest teacher. This reflection is for the three extraordinary men whose love, courage, and wisdom continue to shape who I am becoming — my mentor, my dear friend, and my father. Each of them walked beside me through different seasons of my life, leaving behind lessons that still whisper in my heart. This is not just a story of grief — it’s a story of gratitude, growth, and grace. For the ones who came before me, whose light still lives within me. There are days when I find myself thinking of the three men who helped shape the person I’ve become— three souls whose wisdom, love, and courage continue to echo through my life. My mentor, who passed away this past summer, often comes to mind during quiet moments.He had a way of seeing life differently — challenging how I thought while expanding how I understood the world. One of his lessons still echoes in my mind: “Focus on behavior, not words, because words can be inconsisten...