a bit of a downer of an entry today.
i found out this evening that my friend's father passed away this morning. he'd been ill but still, his death was unexpected. my friend was very close to his dad and i can only imagine how his heart aches right now.
in my attempt to be an eternal optimist this year, i did find one bright spot to the situation.
i remember a facebook status update my friend wrote on father's day. i went back through his profile to find his exact words because mine could never do it justice. i thought then that it was profound and honest and so unbelievably sweet. reading it now, i can't help but tear up out of happiness...i know that george knew he was loved because my friend is incredibly forthcoming with his emotions. what a blessed life.
"My Dad taught me how to fish and camp and ride a horse and told me things like - 'It never hurts to ask' and 'Don't pee uphill' and 'Don't spit in the wind.' I hope my kids love me as much as I love him."
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