If we were having coffee, I would not be my usual upbeat self. I’m in a sad and pensive mood. Early yesterday evening, I learned of the death of a friend. Her name was Sallie. We went to high school together and while I don’t remember her very well from high school (she was a year ahead of me), I got to be her friend over the past few years, through the Facebook group for graduated from my high school. We shared a background, a school, teachers, and friends. We had a few meals together on my way through her northern California town during my trips back and forth from Oregon. And, just last month, she asked me for a ride to our high school reunion so I stopped by and picked her up and we shared the 2 1/2 hour drive. We talked. We laughed. We vented. It was so much fun. Sallie was just getting back on her feet after being homeless for a year. She had found a home. She was feeling great. She had big plans for the future. We talked of her coming to visit me. We chatted on Facebook over the past month. Then just a couple of days ago, she had a massive heart attack and now she’s gone.
If we were having coffee, I would talk about how this serves as a reminder that we just don’t know what is in store for us. We shouldn’t refrain from telling people we love them. We shouldn’t put things off. We should appreciate one another. We should grab every moment and make it count. We should. We might even do it for a few days then we’ll forget again. Don’t forget. Keep it fresh in your mind. Live every moment. Laugh often. Love much.
If we were having coffee, I think I might just be cutting it short today. Perhaps I’ll come back on Sunday with a proper coffee share but I think that’s all I’ve got for now.
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Such a powerful message. I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. I know from experience how hard that can be. Hugs ❤
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I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤
"We shouldn’t refrain from telling people we love them. We shouldn’t put things off. We should appreciate one another. We should grab every moment and make it count." Yes…so much yes to this.
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I’m sorry about your friend. Yes, that type of things is a harsh reminder that life is finite. You are right that we need to remember to laugh often, love much and truly live.
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I’m sad to hear about Sallie. Life is finite. Sadly I often forget about it wasting it on pointless worries and anxieties. Thank you for your reminder to laugh more and enjoy every minute.
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I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you for the perspective, you wrote that beautifully. ❤
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I’m so sorry to hear about your friend, but thank you for writing about your loss. Wishing you comfort and pleasant memories. ❤
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I am so sorry about your loss. I am sending many hugs your way, I hope that they will help.
I agree with the others what you wrote is touching and beautiful.
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I think this was an important share! All too easy to get in a rut and not take the time we should with the people who matter to us. Women’s heart attacks are a sneaky, stealthy, brand. The symptoms nothing like those for men.
So, you’ve served two important purposes today!
I know it is a sad time, but at least you took the time and have the memories!
Life & Faith in Caneyhead
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I am very sorry for the loss of your friend. I wish I could give you a real hug, but virtual will have to do…***hug*** life just isn’t fair sometimes! 😢
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It’s very sad news when we lose a friend … especially when it happens suddenly and unexpected. So sorry for your loss.
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And yet, how lovely that she was in a hopeful, forward-looking place in her life when she died. In a way, that makes it more tragic, but in another way…how beautiful that she had that experience of breakthrough and better things, before her death. She was lucky to have you as a friend, to celebrate her and witness her, and to miss her.
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I think so too, David. I’m happy that she was in a positive place. She made the trip back home and saw friends and renewed friendships. We all got to see her again. I think that’s a good thing.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Your friend looked like she was getting so much better. It is a good thing, though, that she at least experienced the joy of getting her power back and having such a good friend in you. Blessings and a virtual hug.
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I’d say that you helped Sallie by being there for here whether it was on line or giving her a ride. I’m very sorry for your loss. About a week ago, I received a magazine from my high school and it had people from my class who had died over the past year and I recognized one from my teen years. Take care.
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Good reminder to all of us. I wrote a poem about death this week that popped out very easily, and has been haunting my thoughts. We all die, but who of us will be ready to do it? Sorry for the abrupt reminder you had in the sudden loss of your friend. Thanks for hosting the coffee share.
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