Tips from Marcus about Dealing with Death
Today I’m going to share a little about loss and what Marcus teaches me about how to deal with death and grief.
In honor of Mother’s Day
It seems to me that, regardless of what was to come next, this would have always been the most important day of my life. I got to hold him for a moment; I counted ten fingers and ten toes. He was the most precious boy ever born. I called my father to tell him that he was Grandpa Mark to a beautiful boy named Marcus, so named out of love and gratitude. All was going according to plan.
At about 8:00 a.m., the doctor came into the room and told me there were some concerns.
Marcus Sikora Global’s 2017 Ambassador Video
Marcus’ Big Night
at the Be Beautiful, Be Yourself
included a tribute video.
To start with, Marcus gave a speech in front of 1200+ people under the spotlights. (That speech is here). He spoke to journalists and faced the flashing cameras on the runway. (One of my favorites is here). And he ROCKED the runway. Marcus and the Stars!
Like most successful, public events, it came after a lot of practice. He practiced his speech. He practiced his model “moves.” It also helps how many big events he has been a part of this year, TV interviews, speaking
The Year I Nearly Missed the Great Pumpkin
When I was a kid, if you missed your favorite holiday show on TV, you missed it FOR A WHOLE YEAR. Can you remember those days? or for some of you, imagine those days?
The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
When Marcus was little (and he was little for a long time) one Halloween season I remember noting the night “The Great Pumpkin” was going to air. I marked it on my calander as a do not miss. I made a commitment that Marcus and I would enjoy “The Great Pumpkin” together like I did when I was a kid.
Most nights,