This document is a biography of Pope John Paul II told through a first-person narrative. It summarizes his life, including being born in Poland, his parents' deaths when he was young, his childhood experiences, his education and involvement in theater, living through World War II in Poland, his ordination and work as a priest, his appointment as Pope and responsibilities leading the Catholic Church, his travels around the world including to Mexico, his prayer and work for others, and his death on the 2nd anniversary of meeting God. The narrative emphasizes his lifelong commitment to his faith and serving others.

1. Definition of Forgetting:
 1. Cessation of memory.
 2. Cessation of affection.
 3. Neglect of something that should be
kept in mind

2. Now I am going to ask you a
question:
Did you forget
me?

3. If you did, I am going to
remind you who I was.

4. ¡ Hello, I am Lolek! And this
is my story
I was born on
May 18 in
Wadowaice,
Poland

5. This is my mother,
Emilia was her
name, she went
with God, but gave
me the best gift,
Life.

6. My parents died when I was small
And I had to walk alone...

7. I met my best
friend when I was 8 years old
And you know…
… I never forgot him!

8. I was a joyful youngster, I liked
soccer, swimming and was a
very good student.

9.  When I grew up I
liked to do theatre,
and my friends
wanted me to
continue …

10.  I lived the horrors of the
Second World War, I could
not go to school and
because of the Nazis we
had to do it secretly.

11. I surrendered my life to my
friend, and I received more…

12.  One day, I was
appointed to be the
leader of your
company and then my
life and maybe yours
changed.

13. I had to work hard
But I was supported
by all.
I used
all the tools
available.

14. There were people who believed
that I was wrong but…

15. I made some friends…

16. Only a few…

17. I fell once..

18. But with love, I stood up
And forgave.

19. I realized that I was not alone
there were
people who
shared my
love for
others,

20. And my love for children,

21. And for young people, who I
went towards so many times.
In the end they came towards
me.

22. I traveled and I met you

23. We were together many times

24. I realized that it was Mexican!

25. I tried to identify myself
with you.

26. But that time is over…

27. I would have liked to continue with
you but it was time to go see my
friend
And say, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

28. I saw people
shed tears for me,

29. I saw them very sad,

30. I saw them suffering …

31. Don’t feel that you are walking
alone. I never did!

32. I prayed for you

33. And for your sins

34. Keep praying to God

35. Be strong

36. See His Greatness, compared to
the smallness of problems

37. And thank you for being with me!!!

38. Thank you for showing me how
much you needed me !!!!!!

39. I also need you

40. And I will be watching over you

41. I will never forget you

42. Remember me smiling !!!!!

43. Help my brother, who will
continue with the work of Christ

44. That he might not forget…

45. I am not going, I will leave but I
am with you!!!!!

46. Jean Paul II
2nd Anniversary of
his meeting with
God.

47. Please pass this e-mail.