Zach Sobiech: The Kid Who Went Down Fighting, and Didn’t Really Lose
Zach Sobiech. Have you met him?
He inspired millions of people even before he turned eighteen. He had osteosarcoma (a rare form of bone cancer that affects children), and he knew he wasn’t going to live long. Instead of languishing in the dark, he chose to live the remaining days of his life by sharing his feelings through music. Instead of waiting for people to cry for him when he dies, he chose instead to put smiles on people’s faces – because knowing he was responsible for that made him happy.
He died on May 20, and heaven just got brighter. Get to know him, and take inspiration from his life through this video. It’s 22 minutes, but definitely worth the time. I first watched it when I learned of his death and I was moved to tears. Good tears. And I felt that it’s now my responsibility to live my days endeavoring to make someone else smile. Please please watch it.
If you don’t have time though, here are two lines he uttered in the vid; I made these cards because these lines will always stick with me:
May 28, 2013 @ 3:30 pm
i feel so blessed after seeing that video… what a beautiful life he had, leading up to his last days. thank you sooo much for sharing!
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May 28, 2013 @ 8:17 pm
thanks for sharing the video, he is indeed a good inspiration
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May 28, 2013 @ 10:19 pm
Will be coming back when I have more time, as I do the comment thing while the baby rests or sleeps. Anyways, indeed they are very powerful words and rings of truth. I wish I could start living too.
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May 29, 2013 @ 4:27 am
I hope you do get to watch it on your down time. It’s really worth it 🙂
May 29, 2013 @ 4:32 am
You’re welcome 🙂
May 29, 2013 @ 4:33 am
That;s the effect I was going after. Knowing that at least one reader felt blessed after watching makes me happy 🙂
May 29, 2013 @ 11:33 am
I had mixed emotions while watching it… haaay… but it all really boils down to choices and how we see the world. Kaya, let’s continue spreading happiness all the time!
May 29, 2013 @ 12:37 pm
I’ll watch his video later at home..bagal kasi ng net dito sa office…
May 29, 2013 @ 4:36 pm
Thanks for sharing! It’s a shame that I haven’t heard about him until now. He may be gone, but his story will continue to inspire the people!
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May 30, 2013 @ 2:25 am
i think i understand what you mean. Not everyone will have the same options, or even if they do, each will have to make their own choices. What’s more important is how we make the choice and run with it, with as much heart and passion for living and spreading happiness 🙂
May 30, 2013 @ 2:57 am
Thanks for sharing the video, its very inspiring:)
May 30, 2013 @ 10:43 am
I want to start living, really live, like taking steps towards my dreams, experiencing true love. I know that each passing day draws me closer to the day I would die, and I want to do something I will not regret.
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May 30, 2013 @ 12:24 pm
He is really an inspiration.. Great video.
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May 31, 2013 @ 10:40 am
A drying man with positive outlook is an inspiration. When I learned I’m sick, honestly my first reaction was to cry and panicked, but hey!…God is good! I accepted Jesus and followed HIS teaching and I know I’m better now! He is right…make other people happy!
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May 31, 2013 @ 3:40 pm
Ay, ay, ay, I’m teary-eyed. And yes, those two lines are very inspiring – haunting even, especially the first line. Gotta do something with my life!!
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May 31, 2013 @ 4:23 pm
nakakainspire nmn!=)
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May 31, 2013 @ 4:26 pm
I don’t really know him, but your post made me appreciate him too. He’s an inspiration.
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May 31, 2013 @ 7:40 pm
Oh, Vera, what an inspiration! I am reminded of Mattie Stepanek, too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattie_Stepanek Maybe you remember him from the old Oprah shows. He was the little boy in a wheelchair with a wheeze (i think his condition limits his breathing), who wrote beautiful poems which he called Heartsongs.
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May 31, 2013 @ 7:48 pm
Same goes for me, let’s take it a day at a time. 🙂
May 31, 2013 @ 8:12 pm
As a mom, I believe no one can accuse you of not doing something with your life. Your little one will be your legacy 🙂
May 31, 2013 @ 8:17 pm
Mattie and Zach are probably swapping songs and poems in heaven now. 🙂
June 1, 2013 @ 10:16 am
My first time to her about him. And he really is an inspiration.
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