On August 25th, 1998 one of my closest friends died. Three brain tumors and the issues surrounding them robbed him of the opportunity to get married, become a father and experience so many things.
I debated whether to mention this on the blog and obviously opted to make it a public remembrance. I am not willing to spend much time on this because it feels a little more raw this year. I don’t know why, but this time just catches me in a way that I haven’t felt in a while.
And so I want to end this by saying with the hokey but true acknowledgement that I am ever so thankful for the 15 years we had together. That includes time spent in Israel, driving across country, flying and more mischief than anyone should ever be privileged to engage in.
Tonight I’ll go to bed with a rueful grin and a bittersweet feeling in my gut.
Thank you both.
Ouch. One can move on from these sorts of things but I don’t think the pain ever goes away. May he rest in peace, and may the good memories abound.
May his soul rest in peace! We should all appreciate the friendships we have while they last. Be well.
Peace!
NJ from NJ