Today I attended another funeral. This time my brothers wife.My brother Tom has been dead now for 22 years. But his wife Judy lived long after him. She was ill for quite awhile and finally gave up the fight. My favorite nephews are her sons and it hurt to see their loss.I was somewhat suprised to find out Judy's age. She was only 8 years older then me. It is funny how we look at others in the same manner that we saw them as when we were children.I would have guessed her as much older.I think the point I'm trying too make is . . . Read More..
I have only just begun to feel what its like to lose loved ones with the loss of my grandma a few years back.
I think I understand your point, and people many times forget what truly matters in life. People also when trying to cope with difficult things sometimes do not see that the good always shines through the bad.
Any person can sit for hours and think of dark and sad pains that go throughout the world each and every minute. Everyone knows someone who has been through major pain and suffering. But dont dwell on it is your point. Right?
I guess negative thoughts can consume people at times, but you have to appreciate each little gift that is given because it can be taken away without merit, cause or logic in a heartbeat. Carpe diem is the way to go.
For me I think of each day as if its my last because death is the motivation of all motivations to make sure that my life goals arent left unpolished and unresolved.
Maybe you should just eventually move down there and truly retire in the sun and have some fun.
Lets talk about it over dinner on Saturday night!