Chris posted this on his blog way back in December. I love it. I think he is a smart kid. I think he is a great kid. I think the world is lucky to have him here to change it. I loved it so much that I decided to post it on my blog.
"What are you in the world? You personally are the only one that can answer that, but here are some numbers to think about. The population of the world in 2009 is about 6,692,030,277. That's just over 11,262 Seattle's. The number of people ever born on this beautiful Earth exceeds 106,456,367,669. That's over 179,156 Seattle's. It takes the world less than 2 days to be able to fill Seattle with new born babies.
So let me ask again... What are you in the World? Do you think your just a number? A space filler? Possibly put here by random or accident? I can tell you that I'm a "good" kid, but its not enough just to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute something to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence, and the good in you must be spread to others. You don't have to find the cure for cancer, work for the Red Cross, donate millions to charity, but when your time is done you should be able to look back and not feel as if you did nothing. The time is now, live and love with everything you have. I cannot say I have changed the word, or it's a better place to have me. What I can say is I WILL change the world, people will feel my love. I know I can change the world. The four corners will one day will feel my love."
So let me ask again... What are you in the World? Do you think your just a number? A space filler? Possibly put here by random or accident? I can tell you that I'm a "good" kid, but its not enough just to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute something to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence, and the good in you must be spread to others. You don't have to find the cure for cancer, work for the Red Cross, donate millions to charity, but when your time is done you should be able to look back and not feel as if you did nothing. The time is now, live and love with everything you have. I cannot say I have changed the word, or it's a better place to have me. What I can say is I WILL change the world, people will feel my love. I know I can change the world. The four corners will one day will feel my love."
3 comments:
Ahh. He is a great kid...and I'm glad his sister thinks so...and I remember when I read his blog post that I thought.."Wow...my goofy kid that makes me laugh every day is very wise...and very thoughtful...and I do believe he will make change the world."
Absolutely incredible posting. It hit me hard. At this time of my life I feel so useless...I think at times most older people do...but this from Chris really put a spark in me and I feel so much better. Please tell him thanks for such a beautiful way of putting that we are all needed..no matter the number of us. Wise of you to share this post Carolyn. Thank you sweetie. Mimi
I agree with your mother..... while reading this.... I kept thinking "crazy chris CAN be serious and is very witty!!" I loved loved loved this!!! thanks for sharing. Chris is a great man to have in this world!!
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