The Inequities of Life plus the good stuff

I have a really good friend I worked with for years at DHS I'll call LF. We have remained close and talk often. Yesterday I got a phone call from another "old DHS friend" who was worried. She thought something might have happened, like death, in LF's family. I had just spoken to her on Thursday so I was naturally concerned. When I finally got a hold of her, it was not a death in her family but her best friend's husband (who turned 40 in April) just suddenly and unexpectedly died. They had been to the emergency room and had come home with a diagnosis of acid reflux. He still wasn't feeling well and his wife wanted to take him back but ofcourse he wanted to give the medicine from the ER time to work. In a matter of minutes he was dead. His wife performed CPR on him until paramedics arrived. EMT's did the same until the hospital but it was no use. He left behind his wife and two small children. I did not know this family but I have friends other than LF that do. It's a small world.

It has made me reflect on life. Maybe it's because of his age or the closeness I have with my friend but this has really got me thinking. Life is so short. You truly never know what's around the next corner. Death is inevitable. I don't want to be depressing because I know death is not the end BUT the fact remains that a mom and her two kids are forever changed. Tragedy. It has made me appreciate all those around me (the good, bad, and the ugly:)) and has even given me a new perspective. I am going to slow down a little and smell the roses for a change. It makes you think. The sad part is something like this should not have to happen to make you think. We are human, though. So this weekend say a prayer for the Teddy Patterson family from Conway please. They so need it.

Also, this weekend is not just the unofficial start of summer but also Memorial Day. As an avid history buff I would like to remind you to remember those who gave all so we could be free. It's often forgotten and should never be.

On a lighter note, I went to the gym this morning and did the whole 30 minute spinning class. I am hooked! I sweated and sweated and sweated! Ofcourse after that I had to go to Wally World which wasn't as bad as it could've been. I got to see a couple of folks I haven't seen in FORever so it was nice to visit in the aisles. And to treat myself I got a mexican pizza from Taco Bell. This probably nullified my whole spinning routine but it was sooooo worth it! LOL

I am signing up for Beginning Spanish online this summer. I am probably the only person in the world that is actually excited about re-learning Espanol! I can hardly wait! Seriously!

I think I am going to go ahead and try to start on my Master's this fall. I don't think I can do NOTHING all fall. Even if I deer hunt everyday...which I will not because my better half would not take me.....I would be so bored.

Well, I hope I wasn't to "Debbie Downer" (credit to Jake). I didn't mean to be I just wanted to share my feelings. Hope all have a wonderful weekend! Later.....