rest in peace john spencer

i am saddened at the loss of someone i looked forward to seeing every week. for 6 years i would spend time with him every wednesday night from 9-10; this year, i would see him on sundays from 8-9.
he played leo mcgarry on my favorite show. the west wing. his integrity, sense of humor, honesty, courage made my heart soar every week.
tonight i will spend some time thinking about john spencer and his family.
we invite people into our homes through television, movies, books, art, music. we invite them into our hearts. we learn from them, sing with them, laugh at and with them. often, we become better people from having "known" them.
i am happy to have invited john spencer into my home every week for years now. his character reminded me that i am proud to live in the country.