It was eerie to reminisce about CUC 2 days ago only to get a phone call yesterday that a...
[to say "friend" wouldn't be entirely truthful, but to say "acquaintance" seems like it falls short.]
floor mate and dining mate -- one of the people who lingered at the dinner table with us, whose laughter and jokes and intellect were a vital part of those memories -- died over the weekend.
I used to think I'd outgrown the idea that we're invincible but I don't really think so. I don't think it will ever stop taking me by surprise when things of this nature happen.
And it makes me ache for the times when I take the people in my life for granted.
I've been thinking about CUC and remembering so many things.
And I'm ashamed to think of time that's gone by, of putting off getting in touch with people who meant so much, taking people for granted, and letting life come between friendships that have meant so much.
My heart breaks for the friends and family of such a beautiful, intelligent, and sweet girl. My prayers and thoughts are with those of you whose heartbreak is beyond what this heart is feeling.
~"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." [Rev. 21:4]~
3 comments:
::hugs:: I wish we could all be together this week.
you always know what to say. thanks for putting those feelings into words.
Em, I wish we could be together, too.
Jen, it took a long time to find those words.
I love you, ladies, and miss you immensely. Thinking of you with lots of loving thoughts. ♥
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