That magical touch of his Sparks

It's an occupational hazard, he knows, and there's nothing he can really do about it. He acknowledges that he's almost becoming a hardcore cynic, even his family and closest friends realise that there's no way of getting him to change. All except his Sparks.

She possesses a certain power that can melt the hardest heart, it's a magic that he can't define. He's seen that magic work wonders, especially in the past month. Aside from the testaments of family members and friends, mere acquaintances and even strangers have stopped by her blog to share their thoughts, their feelings.

Which explains the reason for his nick for her.

Courtesy of Dictionary.com:

spark  /spɑrk/ –noun

1. anything that activates or stimulates; inspiration or catalyst

2. a trace of life or vitality

3. to kindle, animate, or stimulate (interest, activity, spirit)

4. a woman of outstanding beauty, charm, or wit

From virtual strangers in blogsphere, some've turned into good friends and yet others, confidantes. There've been several requests from names the family has not been privy to; all asking for details of the upcoming memorial service.

If the family can, they'd love to accommodate, but there're too many factors against the open invitation. The guest list, for one, comprises some bigwigs. Then there's the call for more privacy, which has been undermined by the media spotlight. Yes, how ironical indeed, considering he is a member of that category. Again, the magical touch of his Sparks has allowed him to break through that barrier.

Sigh. He is losing momentum tonight, stumped again by an E-card he's received. From no one else but his Sparks. And he wonders, just how many people'll continue to be "hearing" from her in the days, the months and the years to come.

Of course, he's learned that she can lock in selected cards and set a date in the future with that service from Hallmark. Sigh. That, he's beginning to sound like an old man, again is the magical touch of his Sparks.

And if anyone has any doubts about her sparkling wonder, watch the following video clip, the original version was posted in his first entry on this blog. This revised copy comes with the heartfelt wishes, kindness and generosity of Joe aka fallinguphill1 from the Youtube community, someone who was equally touched by the beauty of Sparks' love and life. Thank you, Joe.