Saying good-bye...

...is something I hate!

It's been a long week. I'm currently sitting in The Admirals Club in Miami Airport, on my way to Sao Paulo, Brazil. I received news this week that a former classmate, fellow scout and at one time a friend had entered hospice care. On Friday he passed away. I have not talked with Larry, in over 30 years. I have a picture or two of him from years ago. I spent time as a kid with him, playing and what not,  had dinner at his home, Winter camping as Scouts,  playing football, etc. I'm not good at this whole "passing away thing"...I don't have much training in it...Do any of us? -- It's not something I wanna be good at. 

I do think when these things happen, it's a time for self reflection. What should I change in my life? Have I thanked enough people? Have I said "I love you" to the right people? I can't change the circumstances, but maybe I can change my path forward. I don't even remember a last conversation with Larry, I know he's married, but I don't know about kids. I knew his brother. His mom was a great cook!! But I don't know what he's done in the last 30+  years and that kinda makes me sad.  

I wonder how many other people out there are saying good-bye for the last time? Life seems to be short...every day is precious. I think about that more now than in the past. Maybe it's the "50" thing...probably having lived more than half my life. But to me, every year gets better!! -- I'm sure this year will be filled with a lot of changes, primarily job related...But everything happens for a reason...that's just the way I've lived my life!!

Let  me just close with a silent thought for Larry...

Till we meet again...peace be with you.