Death

Once again, death has raised it's head and snatched a friend from this life to the next. It's hard; really hard to watch the passing of someone via a slow death like cancer. In one sense, there is that time to say goodbye, mend fences, remember the old days or forget them, and in general talk about the things accomplished, the things undone and in general, prepare for the inevitable. In sudden loses, like those brought on by storms as in the case of the recent tornadoes, or car crashes, or sudden death due to medical issues, the pain is even greater. I think because there was no time for goodbye; no time to have affairs be placed in order, fences mended, etc.

That is why it is good to take the time, every day, to tell those who are close to you, that you love them and are proud to have them in your life. Every person has worth to someone, every person needs to know that they are loved and matter in this life. To me, it is the only thing that makes sense.