Snowy snow . . .
This week has been very odd. We got some snow, which usually isn't too much of a problem, along with a bunch of ice, which is a big problem. The schools have been closed all week and will also be closed tomorrow. I got to stay home from work yesterday, which has thrown my schedule a bit for a loop. I spent most of today not knowing what day it was.
I also spent most of it reflecting on my life and how lucky I am. There is a radio show I listen to everyday and have listened to for many, many years now. They've been on a break for several weeks, so mostly they've been playing "best of" shows. I found out today that one of the hosts of this show lost his youngest son just before Christmas. He was 18.
I've never met this man, but because of listening to him for so long, I feel like he's a friend. I know more about him and his life than I know about some of my family members. I've heard him talk about how much he loves his kids. He's a good man and a great father. This news has haunted me ever since I heard about it. I can't stop thinking about it. I can't help but think how I would feel if something happened to my daughter, how lost I would feel. I have spent all day thinking about this man and wishing I could do something for him, knowing that nothing I do could possibly help. I can't imagine how his close friends are feeling, but I am glad that there has been an outpouring of love and support from friends and fans of their show.
Rest in peace, John. You left this world far too early.
I also spent most of it reflecting on my life and how lucky I am. There is a radio show I listen to everyday and have listened to for many, many years now. They've been on a break for several weeks, so mostly they've been playing "best of" shows. I found out today that one of the hosts of this show lost his youngest son just before Christmas. He was 18.
I've never met this man, but because of listening to him for so long, I feel like he's a friend. I know more about him and his life than I know about some of my family members. I've heard him talk about how much he loves his kids. He's a good man and a great father. This news has haunted me ever since I heard about it. I can't stop thinking about it. I can't help but think how I would feel if something happened to my daughter, how lost I would feel. I have spent all day thinking about this man and wishing I could do something for him, knowing that nothing I do could possibly help. I can't imagine how his close friends are feeling, but I am glad that there has been an outpouring of love and support from friends and fans of their show.
Rest in peace, John. You left this world far too early.