This year I’ve lost two friends to illness.
The second was just yesterday—and although I knew he was ill, the loss is sudden and unexpected. I had the great privilege of speaking with him just about a month ago and we (that is to say his wife, he, and I) were starting to think about me visiting—originally we sketched out an idea for December, but I discovered that plane ticket prices were too high, so I recently let them know that I would save a trip to their gloriously beautiful home for a time when the weather was better.
Unfortunately, it will be too late.
My emotions are funny right now– I cannot readily ramble on about how I feel at this moment in time without sounding really discombobulated.
In one moment I focus on the time I’ve spent with him and his family—like our trip to Warwick Castle. The next moment my heart aches for his family—his wife, whom I adore, and his young children.
The enormity of dealing with death and its consequences is something I am not really prepared for.
I don’t think it is ever possible to be prepared for it.
I’m so sorry you’ve lost a friend. Take care.
My heart breaks reading this post. I’m so so sorry.
I’m so sorry to hear that, Adam.
(((((hugs)))))
All — Thanks!
I actually dreamt quite a bit about him and his family last night. It was really weird. Nothing bad but every time I woke up he was on my mind. Even though his presence in my life was somewhat limited, his death has played large on that cinema screen that is my mind.
Adam, I’m very sorry for your loss.
Thanks! It’s tough to let myself cry, but I started to on the bus ride home today.
Sorry for the loss. Yes one can never be prepared for such things.
Is it anyone who I might have known/met?
Oh Adam, I’m so sorry. My heart is sending you lots of love.
Prashanth – It’s not anybody you’ve met–just the husband of somebody I’ve worked with for around a decade.
koko – Thanks!