My thoughts lately have been more preoccupied with sad news. Within the past couple weeks, a fraternity brother has passed away, another friend-coworker-fellow retiree died, and yet another friend who had successfully battled cancer for the last several years now has a more grave prognosis facing him. I suppose its only natural that these kinds of events become more common as one gets older, but they are distressing nonetheless, as they concern people who I care for, and are my peers in age. At 60 or so, it seems too young to die.
The father of a good friend died a couple months ago, and a favorite aunt recently passed away. While these events were sad also, they were not unexpected as the people in question were in their late 80's and 90's. It was comforting to know they enjoyed their lives, and got joy from their families and loved ones.
I intend to appreciate what each day brings, and share my joy with the ones I love....
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