You get hit with some bad news. I was in a good place when I heard that one of our good friends was on the road to recovery from a bout with cancer when I got some bad news out of the blue. Before I became a full-time member of the Third and Long family, I was, for many years, an academic adviser at the College of Mount Saint Vincent (in Riverdale, NY). During that time, I was to forge many good relationships with the students that I worked with, quite a few of which I still keep in touch with to this day.
That being said, I received news on Saturday that one of those former students was in the hospital and things weren't looking good for him. So I said my prayers and hoped that I wouldn't get that dreaded call... Unfortunately, the news I was dreading to hear came this morning. My dear friend CHUCK had passed away. Of course, upon reading the email, it was as if someone took my breath away. He was so young and full of life. He was always the life of the party; his personality always lit up the room. So to hear about his passing totally caught me off guard.
So while I wrap my head around this, it's important to take this as a reminder not to take things for granted. Life is precious, and more importantly, fleeting. Enjoy what you have and who you have because you never know when it's taken away from you.As for CHUCKIE, you will be missed by many. You left your mark and I am confident that you are going to a better place. My sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.
Nuff Said.
2 comments:
Swan - I am sorry for your loss. I lost an old friend a few months ago so I can relate.
- GOLDIE.
Curto,
Sorry for your loss. You and your friend's family are in my prayers.
Post a Comment