A Terrible Reminder of Life's Fragility

I learned late last night of the death of a young man with whom I had worked. He passed away in August 2008, but I learned of his death when I tried to find him via Goggle. This man was almost 37, full of life, and a joy to be around. I am stunned and saddened that such an extraordinary human being is no longer of this world. 

As I thought about him, I recalled that when he called me last spring, I was in my car on my way to visit my father in the hospital and my cell battery was down to nothing. I told him I would return his call. I didn't. Now, I am left feeling so much grief that I didn't contact him. Now there is no opportunity for that.

This news serves as a reminder that life is indeed so fragile. Dear Readers, knowing this, please do the following today:

1. Make the most of this day, whatever that might look like for you.

2. Make contact with someone you know that you haven't been in touch with. You may never get the chance to do it later.

3. Tell someone that you love them - unconditionally, with an unbridled sense of emotion. 

4. Be good to yourself. Do something physical for your own health. Keep those promises you have made about making time for you. Trite, but true, there is no time like the present.

To you, dear Andrei, I can only hope that you are resting in a wonderful place as full of life and energy as you were. I will miss you forever, my friend.