Got the news that one of the best friends I've ever had or that I'll ever have passed away early this morning. He was roughly 40 years older than me.I have several friends around the same age. I grew up around these guys. They're all friends of my grandpas so naturally they're friends of mine. They're getting up there in age now and unfortunately time doesn't wait on anybody. Guys that I thought were going to be around forever are leaving. Guys that I thought were unstoppable. It's been a blessing and at times like this I feel it's a bit of a curse. I've been cheated. At least that's how I'm feeling right now. I didn't learn all the things that he knew. But I'd like to think he taught me enough. It's hard seeing your heroes go away.
I want time to slow down. I want time to rewind. So that I could talk to him again. Just one more time. I've been up for 3 hours reflecting on things. Ain't no way I'll sleep now. It's gonna be a long day. Not that it'll change anything. I'm in shock. I just can't believe it. I sat and watched Gunsmoke and talked to him for a few hours the day before yesterday.
Take time to listen to your elders any chance you get. Make time to see them and listen to their stories. Help them any chance you get. You only get so much time to do it. Once your time is up that's it.
I want time to slow down. I want time to rewind. So that I could talk to him again. Just one more time. I've been up for 3 hours reflecting on things. Ain't no way I'll sleep now. It's gonna be a long day. Not that it'll change anything. I'm in shock. I just can't believe it. I sat and watched Gunsmoke and talked to him for a few hours the day before yesterday.
Take time to listen to your elders any chance you get. Make time to see them and listen to their stories. Help them any chance you get. You only get so much time to do it. Once your time is up that's it.
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