In the blink of an eye

[CameraQuest]

In the blink of an eye they were gone, despite youth, good health, loving family, loving friends, a brilliant gift of making new friends and the seeming promise of a long and great future. One random accident took care of all the smiling days that never happened for them.

From time to time they will cross my mind whenever I least expect them to show up, reminding me to value each day and every person I know, as though I might never see them again.

Stephen

EDIT

Thank you all for your kind thoughts.

To be clear, I posted this to hopefully nudge everyone, including myself, towards appreciating our friends and family just a little bit more. For me its just so easy to take things for granted, when our lives are anything but.

 

[Darthfeeble]

My sympathy, I've had some loss too.

 

[helen.HH]

Sad....,,,

 

[Dogman]

So sorry, Stephen. I don't need to know the details to understand your pain.

 

[Timmyjoe]

I'm sorry for your loss Stephen. May their memory be a blessing.

Best,
-Tim

 

[rfaspen]

I think we all feel this for you. It happens to all of us at some point, and those of us still here *have* to support one another. RFF is here for you Stephen.

 

[Godfrey]

Details unnecessary: I know exactly what you mean, and I cried.
May the grief be short, and the good memories be long and joyful.

G

 

[Sonnar Brian]

It never makes any sense.

 

[milescl]

So sorry for your loss, Stephen.

 

[robert blu]

Sorry for you Stephen. Difficult if not impossible to find the right words.

 

[webOSUser]

My condolences, Stephen, on your loss.

Steve W

 

[Bingley]

So so sorry.

 

[fraley]

My condolences, Stephen. Nothing is harder.

 

[farlymac]

You have my utmost sympathy, Stephen.

PF

 

[CMur12]

Wishing you comfort, Stephen, in your time of loss.

- Murray

 

[Wenge]

Thanks for sharing Stephen

 

[Ccoppola82]

Terribly sorry for your loss.

 

[lynnb]

So sorry to read this Stephen. My warmest thoughts to you and yours.

 

[peppard]

No words. Just prayers.

 

[raid]

I am very sorry for your loss, Stephen. It must feel very painful.