Even if Jake doesn't read your journal your intentions are what matter most and it was kind of you to dedicate an entry to Jake and his family in such a sad time for them.
I was good friends with jake a couple of years ago and have been sorry we weren't very close the past couple. I remember his dad well and he was an awesome guy, i don't think i can ever remember him yelling or swearing at his kids and he was always just incredible to be around. Since i live on the same street as jake i ended up driving by his house every day and a very common sight would be of seeing mr silvain out playing ball with one of his kids or gardening and working on the lawn. Whenever i was over his house he would always have something really nice to say to me. Not only was he an incredible guy though, the rest of the family is amazing. Jakes Mom is just as nice as his father and i really couldn't feel worse for her. She would always bake cookies and have stuff to eat or do when we hung out there. Jakes brothers are also really nice and friendly. When i found out Jakes dad had cancer it hit hard but not nearly deep enough, i guess i just kinda figured that a guy that was as nice as ray was wouldn't get taken away. When i
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I feel terrible about Jakes dad, and i also feel terrible that it takes something as big as this to make everyone (including me) really appreciate what we have in life. my mom has cancer, and it just makes me realize that i might not always have her, and that hurts. jake, if you do read this, im sorry man. -pete
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i went to the wake and just told him that even though we dont know eachother very well, i still care. and again burst into tears.
sometimes things just aren't fair.
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-pete
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