Armenian News... A Topalian...

The official announcement from Echmiadzin 

of the passing away of Archbishop Gizirian
(in Armenian)

http://www.armenianchurch.org/index.jsp?sid=3&nid=3124&y=2016&m=2&d=18 

Hope from a Joyful Heart  

A film about the Archbishop that shows what a man of God he was:

(in English)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MbJH5v937UM


Reflections attributed to Steve Jobs on his deathbed

(appropriate for the sombre occasion from someone with an Armenian 

foster parent)

I have come to the pinnacle of success in business. In the eyes 

of others, my life has been the symbol of success. However, apart 

from work, I have little joy. Finally, my wealth is simply a fact to 

which I am accustomed. At this time, lying on the hospital bed and 

remembering all my life, I realize that all the accolades and riches 

of which I was once so proud, have become insignificant with my 

imminent death. In the dark, when I look at green lights, of the 

equipment for artificial respiration and feel the buzz of their mechanical 

sounds, I can feel the breath of my approaching death looming 

over me.

Only now do I understand that once you accumulate enough money 

for the rest of your life, you have to pursue objectives that are not 

related to wealth. It should be something more important: For example, 

stories of love, art, dreams of my childhood. No, stop pursuing wealth, 

it can only make a person into a twisted being, just like me.

God has made us one way, we can feel the love in the heart of each 

of us, and not illusions built by fame or money, like I made in my life, 

I cannot take them with me. I can only take with me the memories that 

were strengthened by love. This is the true wealth that will follow you; 

will accompany you, he will give strength and light to go ahead.

Love can travel thousands of miles and so life has no limits. Move to 

where you want to go. Strive to reach the goals you want to achieve. 

Everything is in your heart and in your hands.

What is the world's most expensive bed? The hospital bed. You, if you 

have money, you can hire someone to drive your car, but you cannot 

hire someone to take your illness that is killing you. Material things lost 

can be found. But one thing you can never find when you lose: life. 

Whatever stage of life where we are right now, at the end we will have 

to face the day when the curtain falls.

Please treasure your family love, love for your spouse, love for your 

friends. Treat everyone well and stay friendly with your neighbor.