Live. Inspired.
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to
"how" I have been
choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my
true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!
Live. An Emotional Celebration. Inspired.
While still basking in the afterglow of an incredibly
emotional farewell to our 80 year old family business,
I find myself (still) filled with an incredible amount of
mixed emotions. This enormous decision, which was
very difficult for both me, (and my family), has left me feeling
reflective, and yet so very, very grateful. There are so many
people to thank....So many influences in my life... So many
wonderful memories, experiences, and lessons learned, that
I feel almost overwhelmed... and so beautifully blessed.
My greatest sense of joy and accomplishment for me, and my
family, is that I am so proud of
"how" we have always done things.
As I said in my farewell speech... and I believe this to be true with
all that
I Am....
"It is not about "
what" we do in our life...
but more importantly
"how" we do it."
I feel fortunate to have learned this valuable lesson
from the people who came before me, and their wisdom has been
invaluable in my life. I am particularly grateful, and forever indebted,
to my Mother and Father, my sisters, grandparents, and those many
people who loved, cared, and helped shape my life. I am fiercely
proud of my family, and will love, honour, and cherish the importance
of our family, for the rest of my life. I am so very blessed by my beautiful
daughter Jessica, who is, and always will be, the love, light, and inspiration
for me as I move on.
This process of allowing, and letting go will take some time.
I will remain in the present, and continue to trust that the universe will always,
(and in all ways), provide the direction, inspiration, and opportunities as I embark
on the path of a brand new journey. I am fortunate that I can always look back,
with great fondness, to a life that has been blessed by so many.
My deepest heartfelt thanks to everyone for all the love and support
over all these many years. The good news is...
"The Best is Yet To Come!"
Here are some moving pictures of a beautiful, heartfelt, and very:
Emotional. Celebration Day. Inspired.
Ray Paul
Julie, Mary, Paul, and Jodi (Don is right there with us)
Feelings, memories, and gratitude... from the heart.
This is not easy...
Like the brother I never had.. Peter Gallina (45 years with me)...
So many memories.. with Peter and Mom...
Back to where it all began with Don Whitehead and Peter Gallina.
With super good, loyal, and talented guys... Jeff Parker, Jamie Hird, and Al Walker
Good-byes are tough.. with Godfrey Smith.
Thank you Rosemary Nickerson!
With Graziano Leonati.. 37 years! Really!!
Hey Jack Cheung.... "where's your deal??"
With Dayna Kosmino... bless your heart.
What?... is it time for me to go?
The end of an era.... turning over my keys to Mark Kellock.
Lest we forget... Rest in peace Dad... Thank you... I love you...
I am outta here!..... and on to new adventures!!!
