Blessing or Curse. How will you leave your "Mark"?

I had a chance to be with a great friend that is in very bad health. That was a great day. I have known him 20 years. What a great man. He has helped so many.

He ran the Invention Convention for kids 33 years. That touched tens of thousands kids and showed them that they could be an Inventor. Mark loved being a part of that event especially when he saw their eyes light up because they were so proud of what they invented and how excited they were to be there showing their prototype that they built at the event.

He helped countless inventors with infinite patience and class and worked tirelessly to make sure they were officially called Inventors when recognized by the United States Patent Office.

He worked with Marty, a Vietnam Veteran, for 15 years to make sure his invention was finally allowed at the US Patent Office.

He helped people that no one else would work with. Whatever they needed, he would provide.

We all have a choice. We can be a blessing or a curse to those around us. Our family, friends, even strangers. Its not what happens, its how you handle it, because bad things will happen to all of us.

He helped me countless times with his time, talent and skills, always with a willing heart. I am blessed way beyond words to have known Mark because he left a great "Mark" in the world and on my heart.