Loss

Never in my life have I known someone so short, yet feel the loss of their friendship so profoundly. These are the words that are running through my brain tonight.

The truth of the matter is the circumstances surrounding the friendship had changed rather quickly and unbeknownst to me it was ending. I don't know how else to say this, but it sucks losing a friendship and when that happens there is a certain loss I feel. The unexpected and unexplained loss is all apart of this life that we live in whether its the loss of a relationship, loved one, friend, pet, or whatever it is. The reality is there are things out of our control and these things happen. Right now a good buddy of mine is going through something that is incredibly tough with watching his father slowly fall due to cancer that is aggressive and malicious in how he's taking his fathers life.

You see there is loss all around us in this world and at times there is nothing we can do to stop it from happening. But what we need to stop and relish in the time we've been given with those people in our lives. Whether the loss is quick and sudden or slowly and painfully drawn out.

I continue to remark at my buddy as he goes through this stage with his father. His courage to do what needs to be done, strength to continue to work and be there for others is an inspiration even when he's drained from all this. He is truly an unique individual and someone whom I've admired for what he's gone through in his life. He's an awesome man and an amazing Christian and someone whom I'm proud to call my friend.

What I'm trying to say here is we as people, need to truly treasure the relationships, friendships, and the people in our lives for we will never know when that will end. Either in the ending of a life or the death of a friendship, relationship, or a marriage for whatever the reason maybe.

Take care and God bless!!