The end of 2007 was rough for a lot of people
I was just catchin' up on AIM with an old friend and realized I have some things to talk about here.
The end of 2007 was strangely filled with a lot of deaths close to people I am close too. Just before Christmas, a colleague's father passed away, a friend's two brothers were both shot and killed, my neighbor's sister died in a car crash, a twitter friend was killed in a car crash, my cousin's direct boss died about 3 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer and a colleagues sister lost 2 babies she was carrying. It seemed like I was hearing on e tragedy after another during the holidays and my heart went out to all of these people and their families. Not that anytime of year is preferable to lose someone in your life, but Christmas, man, that just seems inhumane.
It's a new year and for once I thought to myself, maybe it's good to close the door on 2007 and start a new calendar.
Already the cycle is changing. My friend who is grieving both of her brothers and has a long struggle ahead of her, just found out she is pregnant with her second child. She and her husband are thrilled, but at the same time, it's a reserved joy as continues to make arrangements for her brothers widows' and children, plus her parents whom must be crippled with grief. I can't even fathom it. My colleague's sister has one remaining premie baby from the 3 she was carrying that she continues to visit daily in the hospital and watch over, cheering him on as he finally breathes on his own but at the same time, grieving the two she lost.
Life is hard for everyone.
These stories are all a reminder to make the most of everyday. Even the ones that seem to totally suck. Even when you are tired and want to hide under the covers. Make the most of every day - and if that means sitting down and relaxing or reflecting, ok. Just enjoy it!
The end of 2007 was strangely filled with a lot of deaths close to people I am close too. Just before Christmas, a colleague's father passed away, a friend's two brothers were both shot and killed, my neighbor's sister died in a car crash, a twitter friend was killed in a car crash, my cousin's direct boss died about 3 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer and a colleagues sister lost 2 babies she was carrying. It seemed like I was hearing on e tragedy after another during the holidays and my heart went out to all of these people and their families. Not that anytime of year is preferable to lose someone in your life, but Christmas, man, that just seems inhumane.
It's a new year and for once I thought to myself, maybe it's good to close the door on 2007 and start a new calendar.
Already the cycle is changing. My friend who is grieving both of her brothers and has a long struggle ahead of her, just found out she is pregnant with her second child. She and her husband are thrilled, but at the same time, it's a reserved joy as continues to make arrangements for her brothers widows' and children, plus her parents whom must be crippled with grief. I can't even fathom it. My colleague's sister has one remaining premie baby from the 3 she was carrying that she continues to visit daily in the hospital and watch over, cheering him on as he finally breathes on his own but at the same time, grieving the two she lost.
Life is hard for everyone.
These stories are all a reminder to make the most of everyday. Even the ones that seem to totally suck. Even when you are tired and want to hide under the covers. Make the most of every day - and if that means sitting down and relaxing or reflecting, ok. Just enjoy it!