Tribute to a Friend

I would like to share a bit of insight for those of you who know my friend, David only as "Web Wizard" and have never been blessed with the opportunity to know him. I have had the privilege of knowing him on a personal level, and he is truly an amazing person. Through his writing, he has given you all a glimpse of the person he is.

He is very humble and doesn't brag, but does share a bit of himself with us here. He also writes about his family, who are just as awesome as he portrays them to be. His wife, Dixie is truly the beautiful and special person he describes in his poetry. They have one of the very rare "childhood sweetheart" relationships that have endured and stood through the tests of a lifetime. They should be commended for their devotion to each other. In a society where so many of us have given up and "thrown in the towel", they have stuck it out. Divorce is rampant in this country, and I am so proud of them for staying together and raising such a beautiful family.

Some people may tend to judge him for what he chooses to write about, but it is not our place to judge others. We are all entitled to our own beliefs, and only God can judge us. Only he knows what is in our hearts.

I have a lot of respect with David for having the nerve to share his thoughts with others. He is willing to stand up and speak on subjects many of us tiptoe around. The subjects we avoid for fear of offending someone, he approaches head-on. For those who seem to want to judge him criticize his opinions, maybe you should read everything he has written. Try to gain a more realistic view of the person he is. He reveals much of himself through his writing. He is an amazing person, who has endured tremendous hardships.

Sometimes David writes from deep within his heart, and it is amazing and intense. Other times, he is just passing on information, or relaying the opinions of others. One thing you may know, if you read his articles regularly, is that he is a very compassionate person. He respects others and their beliefs, and doesn't shun them because they are different. He will, however, take a stand against those who attack or condemn him or other writers for their expressing their opinions. For those of you who know him only through his writing, I just want to say that David truly is a masterpiece in person, as well!