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The Loss of Hope | Virtual Dave…Real Blog

Posted by melissaicd on March 6, 2014
Posted in: advocacy, health, librarianship, social justice. Tagged: life, meaning, purpose.
image of a man extending his right arm. An inscription is written across the top: Per Aspera Ad Astra.

Wikipedia: Per aspera ad astra

The Loss of Hope | Virtual Dave…Real Blog.

I have made a career of calling people to service. In the classroom, on the web, on stages around the world I have tried to equip an army of the hopeful to improve society. I never made a promise to that legion that our cause was guaranteed, or easy, or simple. But I did try and give hope. That hope continues with or without my cancer, or my very life. But while I have the ability to put towards to it, I will do so with hope.

I am very proud, and hope-filled, to call myself among those who are answering your call, Dave. I will never, ever forget what you told me when I was searching for my research agenda. It was as if you knew, you knew, that what I was actually, really looking for was my life’s purpose. We are gladiators. I salute you.

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