Honoring Someone’s Wishes Gives Respect
“I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. … The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone.” – Robin Williams as Lance Clayton in World’s Greatest Dad (2009)
In today’s social and economical environment, there are people (young and old) who are feeling as if they are all alone due to the fear of the unknowns in their future. Will the outcomes bring devastation and destruction to their world order as they know it!!
Life throws you many obstacles, health and finances can be challenged. This can lead to a downward spiral if you feel that you don’t have any resources available to you. That is when you need to take a chance and talk— let yourselves be known.
Moody Cecil, the love of my life, was to a point in our life’s journey that I had to assess our situation and made some difficult choices.
In 2014, Moody and I began to experience financial fragility in part due to my decision to no longer work and be with him 24/7. 
It was important to Moody that the legacy he started at the farm would be continued. Therefore, my priority was to keep that vision alive.
I approached the family to see what we might be able to do to keep the property, known to most as Haven of Hope, in the family.
There were two family members that stepped forward to help devise a plan if we should we find it necessary to sell.
What a blessing!!
When it comes to Moody and his wishes, the following stories regarding his vision brings to life the impact the Haven of Hope has had throughout the years:
- Youth that participated in the project mentioned in the following story how they enjoyed being at the farm being nurtured by nature. https://wesurvive.org/we-meets-y-changing-me-to-we/
- Homeless children and families in the story “Show You Care—It’s Contagious” tells about the open environment that allowed them to enjoy a day away from their hectic lives https://wesurvive.org/show-you-care-its-contagious/
- Pharmacy Student/PharmD Graduate how the “Day of Hope Inspires” https://wesurvive.org/day-of-hope-inspires/
I am honored and full of gratitude for the opportunity to have been part of Moody Cecil’s life long vision. He taught so many that it is important to “Realize the Power of the Dream.” Thousands of people got the chance to know this loving, caring, gentle man. To see the twinkle in his blue eyes as he watched over and taught about nature. Knowing that he was never alone is inherent in everyone who got to know Moody. What was admired most about Moody was that he continued to be a champion for causes in which he believed. This allowed those of us around him to Celebrate Life.
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