life is what happens while you're busy making other plans.

Sep 22, 2007 17:22

2 weeks ago my Dad's best friend passed away from terminal brain cancer that he'd been fighting for years. I watched my dad go through that heartache year after year and I tried to remind him of all the good times we had with Jeff, what a inspiration he always was.

Months ago my best friend's mother died. and I cried as if it were my own mother, for the loss of her wonderful spirit, yes.. but more so for that pain in Jamie's heart. I felt it, miles and states away I cried because my best friend was in so much pain. And 2 weeks ago her Uncle died, of brain cancer- we'd talked about it so many times before.

But today I learned that my dad's best friend, a guy I'd known since birth, really...and this Uncle of my best friend are one in the same. Why did it take so long to put two and two together? My dad's Jeff Wood and Jamie's Uncle Jeff Wood... I never could have thought they were the same person... I guess I should have, I wish I would have because I could have connected with Jamie on such a different level when he died.

But still, how is it possible that this could even happen? I am a Christian, and I do have faith that God works in mysterious ways.... but this? Somehow aligning my father's dearest friend's neice and i, and not just in a passing sense, but in a sister, best friend, would never cope without you sense.... it's just almost unsettling and reassuring all at the same time.

I don't know what I'm trying to say here, because I haven't put the emotions and feelings really into perspective. But really what it all comes down to is that the feeling I've always had when I talk to Jamie or when we're together- that nagging feeling like it's a relationship that goes deeper than sorority sisters or best friends... was right.

There are some people in your life that are meant to be there. I've always said that, but never really understood it until just this moment. God places people in your heart and in your path because they are SUPPOSED to be there, so don't take those people for granted. not even for a second.

"jeff wood is free."
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