I was at the bank the other day dealing with Chris’ account. It’s one of many things you have to ‘take care of’.
My bank rep was very understanding and kind.
She shared with me a story of loss in her own family and then described how she had processed and proceeded to the future. She called it THE NEW NORMAL.
I really like that term. Nothing will ever be the same. There is no such thing as normal. Every day for the rest of our lives we will remember. However, we need to continue living…and more than that we need to continue to live with purpose, desire and a sense of urgency to help shape the world (through people) in a positive way.
Short-term, that means we’ll focus on the Chris Friesen Memorial Award and providing young lacrosse playing SFU students a chance to concentrate more on their sport and studies through this fund…with the purpose of challenging them to make the world a better place.
Their challenge will be to Be The Best.
We’re not sure what the future holds exactly, but we choose to live with purpose.
That’s our new normal.
Be The Best. 
5 replies on “The New Normal”
Purpose and desire. Beautiful.
Living with purpose and creating a new normal. These words are so inspiring. It is amazing that during this time when so many of us wish to offer your family support that you end up inspiring us! Thank you for these poweful words
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