Life and …
japra | Mar 05, 2009 | Comments 13
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.”
–Buddah
This afternoon, I got a message from a old friend of mine in Texas. Her husband passed away yesterday. It was like a fist in the stomach, this news. I had a hard time believing what I was reading.
Tell your spouses/partners you love them, friends. XO
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About the Author: JaPRA is an expat Texan living in England with her husband (Mr. DJ), their 17-year old daughter (Roxi), and their dog Trudy.
Oh no! I’m sure this made you feel so far away and isolated. Aw….this is so sad!!!
joni
Hi Japra
Sorry to hear your sad news.Hope you are feeling better
Buddha also said that every morning you should think “Today I may die “- maybe a bit morbid and one day it will be true but it means that you live a meaningful day and get your priorities right
( This is just to cheer you up ! )
I tell MWM I love him every single day precisely because you just never know what and when it will happen.
Sorry to hear the sad new, I know exactly how you must feel.
Joan Manuel Serrat sang once: you’re given your life, but not for free’. You’re so right, we’re here today, and all of a sudden, we’re not any longer. Thanks for your heartfelt post.
Greetings from London.
Oh no… how terribly sad. I agree – it is important not to take people for granted as life is so short.
Its horrible. I know its part of life but I am not sure one can ever really get used to these things. To be far away from a friend when its happens makes it worse, even though there is nothing one can really do to change the situation except be supportive and a shoulder.
Its been about a year since my friend Anna told me her Barry was gone. I just couldn’t take it in at first, and even now its still seems unreal. He was 44, and had a fatal stroke.
I hate death.
One of the reasons I look back as much as I do, is because, realistically there is not a lot of time ahead of me. But then I’m old. and that is the scheme of things.
your advice is good, so many have regrets when it is too late.
My sympathies to you and your friend.
Joni–It did make me feel so far away. :-(
Barbara–I think it is important to remember that our life here isn’t indefinite. Losing a loved one is a real wake up call.
Akelamalu–Good girl.
Christine–I know you do, friend. XO
A Cuban in London–Thanks for sharing those wise words.
Emm–I was especially happy to read your status yesterday about liking your husband yesterday :-)
Susan–I feel really sad for my friend. Thanks for your note on FB.
Moannie–I think you are doing a wonderful thing for your family with your blog. It is obvious that there is a lot of love in your household. I really admire you.
I’m so, so sorry to hear this. Your beautiful photo and quotation are a lovely tribute.
We’ve been getting news like this on a frighteningly frequent basis.
I feel engulfed by sadness, and yet determined to love my life, too.
I think that is what you are saying. Hugs, B
Sarah–Thanks, friend.
Bee–That is it exactly, dear Bee.
That is such sad news…and it is suddenly happening a lot. At least it seems that way. I’m so sorry. It’s very hard not to be able to come and comfort your friend. Not being here makes the reality seem unreal. Love, Mimsy