This morning I was reminded once again how important it is to savor every tasty morsel of life. My friend Sandy sent me a sobering e-mail. Her friend and downstairs neighbor Carl had passed away suddenly and she was extremely sad. She needed someone to talk to. She needed a hug. I offered to stop by for lunch and she quickly accepted. We met at one of Sandy's favorite lunch spots near UCF, El Corral, for a little comfort food. Sandy tearfully shared the few details she had of Carl's passing. They believe he passed away from a heart attack or stroke sometime Thursday night. Carl was only 58 years old. As a vegetarian that watched what he ate and exercised regularly, it seemed unthinkable that he would die so young. Sandy was numb. Someone that was so integrated into her daily routine was gone and she was sad...very sad. She felt like there should have been something she could have done.
I fumbled for the right words to say to offer comfort. They never came. Instead I listened and I told her how glad I was she was in my life. I told her that maybe Carl's passing was another reminder of just how important it is to savor every moment. She agreed. I don't know if I made a difference. All I know is that once again a strangers' passing had a profound impact on me. It made me very thankful for days like yesterday. Days spent in leisurely bliss with my husband. Days when I saw the world around me in a whole different light. Where I noticed the beauty in the the little things and savored every tasty morsel of life. I need a whole lot more of days like that.
Many hugs,
Kathy
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