In Passing...
We all know that life is short, precious, and should be cherished. We also all forget that at times - most times. It is so easy to get caught up in whatever and get swept into a that all too familiar place where we take things for granted and forget to count our blessings. In the last 5 weeks I have seen four deaths. None were terribly personal or close to me, but all four were tragic. After Jason lost his cousin on 10/7 (age 43, unexpected), two girls that I went to high school with each lost a father. Both men were in their early 60's, and both died completely unexpectedly. Just a few days ago a friendship that dates back to elementary school ended following the murder of my friend, age 31. Again, we weren't close and I have no right to claim any personal hurt. But, I look at the people that are still standing, the families of the ones that have passed, and my heart breaks for them. The wake left after a death can be very bleak and consuming. It is the family left behind tha