Today I celebrate and reflect upon the life of a truly amazing person and one of my biggest inspirations….Steven Dean Boyd.
Long story short…
-Steve was my mom's boyfriend.
-He entered my life when I was a junior in high school.
-Before I left for college in the fall of 2008, my mom, sisters, and I moved in with him.
-In the spring of 2009, he was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer (never smoked a day in his life).
-They gave him 2 months to live.
-June 26, 2009, Steve's life was cut short and his journey in heaven began.
Today was his birthday (November 30th).
I could go into details about how Steve entered my life and the story leading up to the end of his journey here on earth, but what I find most important about Steve is the impact he has had in my life. Within the two years I was so greatly blessed to know him, I learned so much about chasing my dreams and never giving up.
I sometimes think that Steve was my guardian angel here on earth. His presence was so inspiring and his laugh would bring joy to all of those around him. Steve was always encouraging and always so uplifting. He would always look for the positive in a negative situation no matter what the circumstance. He was giving. He was hopeful. He was caring. He was generous. He was a father figure.He was my light.
Although he is in heaven celebrating and not physically here..I know more than anything he is at peace and is with his creator having the best birthday ever!
Steve was one of the reasons I decided to go on the world race. I know this is something that he would support and I know that he would tell me to follow my heart and dreams. I am so greatful that God placed him in my life. His journey impacted my life so much and there is not a day that passes by that I do not think about him.
Here is the poem I wrote and read at his funeral…
So beautiful and calm a sailboat can be
Gliding under the sun, just sailing so free
I think of Steve’s life as a journey through the sea
Sometimes rough and other times peaceful as can be
He pushed through the storms with great determination and hope
He always had faith and knew how to cope
His great spirits sailed on no matter what stood in his way
He lived his life to the fullest and cherished each and every day
He crossed the paths of many and sailed into our hearts
He still remains with us even though we are apart
Steve sailed many miles through the depths of the sea
And through his beautiful journey he has affected both you and me
Its hard to grasp and even understand
Why God would take such a wonderful man
But God knew his plans for Steve and his purpose here on earth
It was to show people love and all of their self worth
Steve is our guardian angel now sailing through the sky
He will always be with us so this is not goodbye
Steve has peacefully sailed away into God’s everlasting love
And I know he’s watching over us and smiling from up above!
Happy Birthday Steve, I love you!
“We cannot control the wind, but we can direct the sail.”
