R. David Henze:  

If you happen by this way ... please sign my 'guestbook' ... it's always a bright point in my days whenever I have a chance to remember my friends and colleagues. My life is a work in progress. I have had some fascinating, wonderful, terrifying and historical experiences, and survived them all so far. But some day will be my last day. Nothing morbid in this thought; I look forward to life eternal with our Creator. I didn't get to pick my birthday, and I won't have much say in my last day, so while I can say anything, here's what I'd like to share of my life: I have been gifted to have known and have been taught, mentored, befriended and accepted by so many truly great human beings, some of whom have managed to remain my friends despite my occasional, rather disappointing moments and regrettable choices. I have fewer of both of the latter these days, thank Heavens ... and you for sticking by me at my worst. To all who have ever been kind or caring, I am ever and deeply grateful: you may barely be able to imagine how much I remember of the generosity of so many of you. To all whom I ever hurt or maligned, I wish I had not. I carry the weight of those failures with me. I am sorry. I've learned to be a better person, but regret not having done so sooner in life. I hope you found far better places, friends and situations. You deserve only the best. To all who have harmed me in whatever way, free yourself of the memory of that moment and accept this: we are all imperfect and yet most of us are worthy of forgiveness. I forgive you and wish you well. Really. To all who know or have known me: Live well, long, and imaginatively. One day ... some day, the 'light at the end of the tunnel' will be The Light. Embrace that idea about "paying forward." It has been not only inspirational and transformative for me, but truly does bring greater joy and satisfaction to all who practice it than any can anticipate. Sometimes, it just bowls me over! To my family, my children and those few friends with whom I have shared the journey and with whom I have reconnected, thank you for your understanding, love, simple kindness and for giving me daily reasons for living and striving to be a better person ... I love you all more than I...Expand for more