Wasn't expecting to get more sad news so soon......but it came. It came by way of text and email this morning.....while I was still lying in bed snoozing for just 5 more minutes. While others were already stricken with severe grief and loss, I was just resting peacfully in the comfort of my bed.
I called him JR. He was a great guy. Always fun, super nice and good looking. I can't say we were super close, but we definitely ran in the same circle back in the day. Beyond the sadness, it's really strange to think about him being gone now. How is it possible? No matter who you are, you just don't think things like this will ever happen to you or those close to you.....so when they do happen, it's seriously strange and hard to put your head around.
To think of all the times when it could have been me. Back in the day (as I say) we were all making choices that could have ended things for us in a flash. But, by the grace of God, alot of us are still here to tell about it. Unfortunately, some of us were never able to shake those demons......those bad choices.......those fun times.....those desires.......and because of it, great loss has occured. Loss that we never would have imagined.
Even though I don't know them, tears come to my eyes for his family and dear friends that are, so suddenly, left behind with nothing but memories. I hope and pray from the bottom of my heart that they can somehow find comfort right now in the good things. The good memories and the happy times.
Rest in peace, JR......rest in peace.