I was reminded this last week just how incredibly precious this life is. The loss recently of two lives that touched mine, if even for a brief fleeting moment.
Our neighbor, we just met recently, and so sadly will not be able to know better. A nice man who loved football, working on the yard, and his family. In a split second gone.
A 15 year old boy, just becoming a young man; a son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. Trying so hard to handle the pressure of the bullying, but ultimately giving in. So many hearts broken at a life that will not be lived out. Forever Young.
We will never know just how many people we touch...each time we smile or say hello that little drop into the pond starts a ripple that goes on and on... each life so important for the time that is shared.
People come in and out of our lives, at different times of our lives. Some stay for our entire lives...if we are really lucky it will be those that we want to share our lives with! But for those who are just passing through... know that I am grateful to have known you, to have spent time with you, and to have shared a special time of your life with you.
Each life is a GIFT...enjoy your PRESENT.
