Thursday, October 6, 2011

Cherish the Moment

I got another reminder recently that we should cherish every moment. I played tennis last Thursday night with a good guy who emailed me that night that he enjoyed playing and added Rule No 1 Always Have Fun.

On Saturday morning, he died of a heart attack at age 61. So young. I was shocked to say the least. I went to the wake last night and talked to his widow. It is so difficult to find anything to say that isn't trite.

It was just another reminder that we should cherish today because tomorrow is never guaranteed.

FD
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  1. Heather1October 6, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    FD - I'm sorry for your loss. It doesn't matter the age of the person,when you lose someone in your life it hurts.

    Having my Gram's pass last month at the age of 95 (I was not ready for her to go). Was a shock as it was not expected, she was in good health and mentally still with us.

    I'm glad you were able to spend time with him before his unexpected passing and that he was in good spirits. I know nothing will make up for him not longer being in your life but at least you had time with him before he was gone.

    hugs,
    heather1

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  2. DeeOctober 6, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    This is so true and we tend to forget it. I'm so sorry you lost a friend :(

    Dee x

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  3. MikkiOctober 6, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    You are so right... there is no guarantee for tomorrow... I'm sorry you lost your friend!

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  4. RogueOctober 6, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    So sorry, FD. :( Wish I had the words...

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  5. abbyOctober 6, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Sorry for your lost.
    Hang on to the great memory of that tennis game.
    We all need reminders to treasure life's moments. abby

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  6. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Very true. Very sorry for your loss. It's hard when someone passes away so suddenly. Need to cherish today because you never know if you will be here tomorrow.
    Hugs,
    padme

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  7. nbsOctober 6, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    We are never ready for the loss that death throws upon us.
    I'm so glad you had time with him right before his death. Those memories will help you.
    Cherishing those we care about and love is so easily forgotten.
    Thank you for the reminder.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I'm so sorry, Florida Dom! That is so sad that your friend died at such a young age, relatively speaking. I hate death!!!

    Love and hugs,
    Kitty

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  9. ronnieOctober 6, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    So sorry to hear that. What a shock it must have been.

    I totally agree cherish every moment and have fun. In this crazy world we forget sometimes.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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  10. Red ShoesOctober 6, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. A colleague of mine here at the university died yesterday; he was only 60... and then Steve Jobs @ 56...

    We are guaranteed nothing in Life; It's all about what we make it.

    I used to worry about way too much. I reached a point when I stopped that, and focused more on Life being fun again.

    ~shoes~

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  11. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Florida Dom during this sad time.

    Take care. Sky

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  12. Dragon's RoseOctober 6, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Every moment is precious. Never let a day end with harsh words. You never know when those words will the last ones someone hears. I made a post a few days ago about a young mother who lost her life. She was 18 or 19. She died doing what she loved. Riding horses. For me, the girl in the “Sissy” song now has a name.

    I’m sorry for your loss. No matter how long a life is or how short, it never seems to be enough.

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  13. blossomOctober 6, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    im so sorry to hear that FD, loss of a good friend. We should live our life to the full and enjoy all we do.

    Hugs
    blossom x

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  14. Southern SirOctober 6, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    So sorry for the loss of your friend

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  15. Not the PetriesOctober 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Sorry for the loss of your friend.

    60 is supposed to e the new 40, it's just not fair.
    Laurie

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  16. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Hugs! And yes, life is not life unless you actually live it!

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  17. PKOctober 6, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I'm so sorry about your friend. I think your title really does say it all.

    Hugs,
    PK

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  18. StormyOctober 7, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    I'm sorry :( These things tend to shock us into paying attention to the fragility of life. There are no stronger emotions than at birth and at death. Sounds like the world lost a good guy.

    Stormy

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  19. baby girlOctober 7, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    My sincerest condolences.

    Thanks for this post. We tend to get caught up in the trivialities of life that seem SOOO important in the moment. This was a nice reminder to try to remember what is TRULY important.

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  20. flying soloOctober 8, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I am sorry to hear about your friend..

    How easily we forget that each day is a gift until we are hit with these kind of reminders.

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  21. Florida DomOctober 8, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I want to thank everyone for your kind thoughts. I still have problems wrapping my head around the fact I was playing tennis with a 61-year-old guy a week ago Thursday night and two days later, he was gone.

    It has been a reminder to enjoy today because we are never guaranteed tomorrow.

    FD

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