Thursday, January 20, 2011

r.i.p. alan & rose...

a little over two months ago...i lost two friends...both in their 40's...one in early 40's...the other late 40's...early...late...does it make a difference? they were both in their 40's...that was crazy to me...but accepted as one of those things you just don't understand...

this week...same thing...all over again...rose...a friend from school...late 40's...she's gone...she had been sick for a long time...she was the most bubbly person i knew...even when she wasn't feeling good...she had the most magnetic personality...and everyone loved her...everyone...

and then yesterday...my dad called to tell me that alan had passed away...only 43...gone...our families had always hung out together...i with his sister...and my younger brother with alan...alan was a joy to be around...always smiling...thats how i will remember him...everyone had been praying...for months...and although i'm sure no one understands it...God chose to take him home...he leaves behind two very young children that i am sure are grappling with this loss...

and i'm sure you know what i'm going to say next...because it has to be said...live your life to the fullest...tell those in your life that you love them...hug them...spend time with them...no one...no one...is promised tomorrow...and age does not play a factor...

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