It truly is a sad day. Now living in France, I went to sleep last night and woke up this “grand” French morning to learn of Steve Job’s passing. Today did not starting out so “grand”.
Today’s, or yesterday’s, news reminds me of a conversation Katherine and I had in the not-so-distant past. Recently, a leader of the Canadian NDP political party, Jack Layton, resigned abruptly. Sadly within a month, he lost his battle with cancer. When Steve Jobs resigned from Apple, it felt eerily the same, like déjà vu. I remember saying to Katherine that this sounds all too familiar of Jack Layton’s story. I prayed the outcome would be different despite knowing Mr. Jobs past battling his health issues.
When Steve Jobs resigned from Apple, a few things really started to hit home although one in particular really stuck out. You see, Katherine and I now have a beautiful, one & a half year old daughter. She is the light of our lives and we love her to death! We hope that she will always have both of us around her for the majority of her life and, as long as we can control that, we will be.
I guess what I’m really getting at is the fact that when you really think about it, money isn’t everything in the world. Steve Jobs was incredibly successful to the point money wasn’t an issue. Sure, it can buy a person a few more years however, in the end, money cannot buy health. So if you are fortunate enough to live a long & healthy life, you are already rich beyond your imagination! Good health is the wealthiest thing you can be blessed with.
To Mr. Steve Jobs – thank you for being the visionary you were. You changed our world as we know it and have inspired many others to “think differently”. You were one of a kind. And…in classic Steve Jobs’ fashion, “Oh, and one more thing…”
Au revoir, mes amis.
Awww…I did not know that and I’m sad too. Steve Jobs was revolutionary and had vision. He was my hero. He made things a reality. I was fortunate to work for dear friends of mine John & Fran Weima who owned an Apple Dealersip in the early 80′s. I was there when Steve & Steve introduced the “MAC”…way ahead of it’s time. I believe the day they launched the MAC in LA there was an earthquake..a shaking of the earth of a shattering new technology…with Windows applications instead of DOS. WOW. Once an Apple lover always an Apple lover.
I thought the same, Bob, that Steve would never leave Apple and knew when he could no longer work that his days were likely few.
Steve, you are a great role model and a truly remarkable man. We will miss you far more than you will ever know.
May you rest in peace. Our sincere condolescences to your family, peers, and friends around the world.
M Vosburg