"The blink of an eye in itself is nothing. But the eye that blinks, that is something. A span of life is nothing. But the man who lives that span, he is something. He can fill that tiny span with meaning, so its quality is immeasurable though its quantity may be insignificant."― Chaim Potok, The Chosen
Today is the memorial for my father-in-law: Yosef Csillag. It is the Jewish tradition to light a memorial candle on the evening of the day marking the passing of those that were close to you.
It would be nice to attend synagogue tonight. They will be mentioning his name in remembrance. But I guess he would have understood. He was a very practical and down-to-earth man.
From the first time I met Yosef, he treated me with utmost respect and kindness. He was a quiet man but would never hesitate to reach out with compassion to those in need. He would humbly share the most amazing life stories and journeys that we continue to share with our children. He was a huge resource for me for advise and continual support. And he was a positive influence on my life in so many ways. He was my Aba (father) in Israel and he will remain forever in my heart.
Aba Yosef, we love you and miss you... your memory will always be a blessing...
Are you making the most of this blink that you represent? Make it count. You only get one blink. But a blink can change the world...
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