13 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com The greatest gift of all this holiday season is not something that can be easily found underneath the Christmas tree. It’s not shiny, it doesn’t have a price tag and it’s nonrefundable: time. This past October, I had the misfortune of losing my father. He was only 70 years old. Fortunately, he passed away in his sleep with no lingering pain and can now rest in peace eternally. We held a weeklong celebration at my family’s home; the same house that my father built years ago. Here’s an excerpt from his obituary that I had the distinct honor of writing. Keith’s happy place was working outdoors or in his workshop where all of his creations came to life. If he wasn’t building a house, a barn, cabinets, sawing lumber or chopping firewood, he could be found at his Florida house in The Villages, on the golf course, the Elks Club with his buddies where he was an Exalted Ruler or in the hot tub with a cold Coors Light in his hand. He approached life with patience and quiet strength. Keith was a hard worker by trade and an honest man by heart who set an example for others and always practiced what he preached. He was a simple kind of man with calloused hands and a sound mind. Out of all the beautiful things he ever built, Keith’s greatest masterpiece of all was his family. This holiday season, before we rush through shopping lists and party plans, let's pause to reflect on the true meaning of the season. Give your time to the people you from the editor The Greatest Gift of All love. Call someone just to hear their voice. Share a story that makes you laugh or cry. These ordinary moments may seem insignificant, but someday they will turn into special memories. In the end, the true magic of the holidays is found in the time we spend with those who matter most. If you’re lucky enough to still have time with that special someone, don’t waste a second. Positive vibes only, Zach Giroux Editor Mount Pleasant Magazine THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES AT WWW.MOUNTPLEASANTPODCAST.COM NONPROFIT DIRECTORY Gift of Generosity ‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE GRATEFUL Holiday Heroes Present of Philanthropy Music Ministries Spreading Faith Through Song Salute to Service Veterans Who Volunteer WINTER 2025 THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES AT WWW.MOUNTPLEASANTPODCAST.COM NONPROFIT DIRECTORY Gift of Generosity ‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE GRATEFUL Holiday Heroes Present of Philanthropy Music Ministries Spreading Faith Through Song Salute to Service Veterans Who Volunteer WINTER 2025 Your Community, Your Magazine SCAN • CLICK SUBSCRIBE YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR MAGAZINE FAMILY EDITION 2025 DENTAL DIRECTORY | VETERINARY DIRECTORY | WEDDING DIRECTORY Legendary Legacies Multi-Generational Family Businesses Simmons Seafood otographer. Influential Moms Homemade Content Creators Superdads First Responder Fathers SCAN • CLICK • SUBSCRIBE
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