Just went to a visitation/funeral for a friend/coworker whose mom passed away at 58 years old from a battle with pancreatic cancer. He’s only 26 and has been a friend of mine for awhile. To see and listen to him give the eulogy and just hear his voice tremble and start tearing up while speaking. Something nobody should have to experience this young. Hug your fam and friends a little closer.
Something really stuck with me about a couple of the quotes they gave that she would always say:
I love that travel quote, that's kinda my philosophy for the next couple years of my life like even if it's not financially responsible for me to travel I wanna do it anyways
somebodyawesome me too. I’m going to make intentional plans to travel with no excuses made. My parents travel around the southeast all the time but never really have left that bubble. I want to explore not just more areas of the US but also the world.
I don’t go to church anymore but something my pastor said one time really has stood out above everything else. Paraphrasing… he said: So you work your entire life to retire when you’re 65-70 and then you have very few years left to travel and do what you want, that is if you’re even physically able to do it by then. Why not travel now when you’re healthier physically and mentally. So what if it delays retirement another year or two.
. Something nobody should have to experience this young. Hug your fam and friends a little closer.
UGH this really piereced me.
I lost both my parents within 4 months at 28 and puppy in-between them. my sister was 26 and older was 30.
BUT tbh i think it doesn't matter which age you lose them in, there will always be justification.
We always say, 'oh he was so young when he lost a parent, but it doesnt get any easier the more you get older either. You have more memories and plans established with them when you are older and you are more used to them. idk. i just think losing someone dear to you will always be difficult regardless of age.
I'm sorry didnt try to make this about me but its just so relatable. My dad was my first loss and I know it was the saddest day of my life to date.
minie tis true. And you’re fine! I can’t imagine having to go through that and deal with that and I’m so sorry. Hugs. You are so strong for going through that hardship and sadness and if you ever need someone to talk to, I’m a good ear. <3
oooof. this must've been so hard. you're such a positive person, it makes sense situations like these would weight heavy on you, like they would to me. stay strong buddyyyy
