The Loss of a Dear Friend

I received a phone call this morning.  It was a call I was dreading.

A very dear friend had passed away.  I knew that Jim was very ill

and that his time here was short, but I was praying for a miracle.

 I never had any brothers or sisters and Jim was like a big brother

 to me.  This comes on the heels of another Jim's death less than two

 two weeks ago when we received the call that my husband's cousin

 passed away.  

I have reached the age where I have become accustomed to hearing of the

passing of parents and aunts and uncles.  When a friend passes it reminds one yet

 again that life is so short and time so very precious.  My prayers are with Jim's family.

Treasure your family and friends.  None of us knows how much longer we

have and each and every moment is a gift.  Be kind and loving and always 

forgive.  

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley