7.24.2010
suddenly, life has gotten a lot more real
it's extremely unfortunate that it often takes a tragedy or unforeseen circumstance for people to get in touch with each other. i have intentions of connecting with my friends via email, phone, or even the old fashioned letter far more often than i do.
the past 4 weeks have been a bit surreal. outwardly, everything is the same for me - my daily routine hasn't changed, things at work are the same. but just over 3 weeks ago i received the sad news that a friend of mine had passed away.
we had a get together in town today to remember him. there were familiar faces from years gone by, lots of stories that included smiles, laughs, head-shaking, and tears.
i learned yesterday that another person i had worked with passed away last fall.
while the circumstances for each person were drastically different, in both cases they were taken far too early. i will always have fond memories of both of them, but would rather know that i could create more memories with each of them.
i'm lucky to know so many bright, caring, talented people. i need to remember to tell them that i appreciate them and am honored to call them my friends.
the past 4 weeks have been a bit surreal. outwardly, everything is the same for me - my daily routine hasn't changed, things at work are the same. but just over 3 weeks ago i received the sad news that a friend of mine had passed away.
we had a get together in town today to remember him. there were familiar faces from years gone by, lots of stories that included smiles, laughs, head-shaking, and tears.
i learned yesterday that another person i had worked with passed away last fall.
while the circumstances for each person were drastically different, in both cases they were taken far too early. i will always have fond memories of both of them, but would rather know that i could create more memories with each of them.
i'm lucky to know so many bright, caring, talented people. i need to remember to tell them that i appreciate them and am honored to call them my friends.
