Hey guys...
Today I have to attend the funeral of one of my cousins. Mike, my Dad's nephew, was 64 years old and stuck down with brain cancer less than a year ago. He lost his fight this past Sunday with his family around him.
This is the 3rd family member I have lost in less than 7 years to cancer. My uncle about 7 year ago, my Father less than 2 years and now Mike. All having very agressive cancers.
Last night I went to the showing and hugged his youngest daughter. She use to follow me around when she was little. (I'm about 10 years older than she) She became that little girl again and I just hugged her tight. She about to have her 2nd child and she wished her Dad could hold the baby. I told her her Dad would always be holding them both very close all the time now.
This morning, before I go to the funeral, I'm thinking back on what things have been said to people, how I have acted, what I haven't or should have done and I think, life is too short to put off or ignore the important people in your life.
I don't have much family anymore. My mom, my sister, a few aunts and uncles, cousins (most I don't know) & just a few friends. I treasure them more now then I ever thought I would. Life can throw you a curve ball, you can either swing and miss or hit a home run. I choose to try for the home run everytime. Be good to each other, I know I will try harder.
Peace,
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