My cousin Mike. I love my cousin Mike. He lives across the country from me. We are one year, almost exactly, apart. We went 20 years. without getting to see each other and when we did....it was like we had never been apart. I love my cousin Mike.
His birthday was Sunday. He turned 49. And his 20 year old son was killed by a drunk driver. Happy birthday sweet Mike. I cannot imagine his heartache. I cannot fathom how he is even breathing. I cannot imagine.
I wonder what their last conversation was like. Hopefully filled with love and laughter....and more love.....and zero regret.
Because my sweet cousin Mike will never, ever, ever get to have another last conversation with his baby. Never. I cannot imagine....
What is my last conversation like with my loved ones?
I lost another cousin a year ago totally unexpectedly to brain cancer-found out one week, dead the next. I was so struck by that. You just don't know when people will be taken.
I hope everyone I love, KNOW how much I love them. I hope I have told you. I hope I have showed you. I hope you love......and forgive....each other. And then love more and more and more. You REALLY may never get another chance. Really....never...another chance..... Please know I love you. Please please love each other.
And please pray for my cousin Mike.
1 comment:
The most terrible loss. The same as a murdered child. Mike is truly in my prayers. Puts life in perspective, yes?
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