Time passes so quickly...

I remember when I was young I always seemed to be waiting. Now that I am older I wish things would slow down sometimes. Of course some of the speed is happily due to my new job. A job I really love. Sadly though a close friend of our passed away at the beginning of this year and I wish he had had more time! We were so sad to loose him! His funeral was one of the best I have ever attended. He included a Sea Shantee in the service and then we found he had unexpectedly recorded himself talking to us. This brought everyone to tears all the while comforting us and making us laugh. It reminded me of last movie we went to after he had his bad news. I don't go in for comedies most of the time, mainly because of the physical violence. Jim needed cheering up and I decided we should go to Bridesmaids. It turned out to be a huge favorite for all of three of us! It made me laugh and cry at the same time! It brought a smile to the face of a man who didn't smile easily.  We heard many stories from many different periods of his life. Friends from 1st grade and newer. Heartwarming, funny stories. I still can't believe I won't be able to txt him on Fridays to meet up with our other friends. I think I might this weekend just because I want him to still feel welcome. I will always remember him riding his red Russian bike with the side car. Target shooting with him when he actually shot a fly that was sitting on the target because hitting the bulls eye was so easy it had become boring. Taking a very long road trip on his bike with his dad even though it won't go much over 55. Listening to music with him. Listening to his dating stories. Going to the movies with him. The three of us playing video games. Listening to him play his many guitars. And so much more. We always thought he would become a famous righter or photographer. One thing I will always regret is that is that his journals were stolen. They were irreplaceable! We still hope to see them published by the thief some day! Next year on the anniversary of his passing I plan to have a flannel night out in recognition of his love of flannel. In face he even wrote a story about flannel! I hope he knows he will not be forgotten wherever he is. :)