The Bible says we should not fret about tomorrow because we know not what the future holds.

I’ve heard Christian motivational speakers emphasize that we should plan our lives like we would live

forever but live each day like it’s our last. With that mindset, a person will live life to the fullest and be

prepared at all times to enter eternity.

The name Wes Leonard was not a household name except in Fennville, Mich., until his untimely death last Thursday. The story of his death was carried by most national television stations.

Early Saturday morning, as I flipped channels to get the weather report, I came across the story on CBS.

Wes Leonard was the most valuable player on the Fennville High School basketball team. Thursday his team defeated Bridgman High 57-55 and completed a perfect 20-0 regular season.

With only seconds left in the game, Wes made the winning shot. This victory earned his team a spot in the state playoffs.

After the team exchanged handshakes, Fennville players gathered for a team picture to commemorate the undefeated season. It was then that the 6-foot-2, 215-pound Leonard collapsed and died within two hours. He was only 16.

According to the medical examiners, the cause of death was cardiac arrest due to an enlarged heart.

He was called an “all-American kid” who excelled not only in basketball but also baseball and

was the quarterback on the football team. His coaches said he was humble, very courteous, had a

great personality and was a leader. What made him special is he had a passion about everything he

did.

I didn’t know him but was touched by the story of his so very short life. Evidently, he prepared well for each day and lived life to the fullest. I imagine with that passion for life, he had an exciting plan for the future. It’s very likely, and I pray Wes also prepared himself to meet his Maker.

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