Life

[mtangelsfan]

Had one of my employees die suddenly over the weekend.  He was a good employee but much more importantly an even better person.  At AW we have had members deal with these things even more personally than I.  I think of DR's wife.  Vlad fan's wife.  Chuck's dad.  I know there are more.  I think of Percy fighting for his life.

 

Don't worry, this will not be a sermon Nate.  I was just thinking of how precious life is and how quickly it can end.  I guess I just hope everyone embraces their own precious life.  Fight for the important things like family and friends.  Let the other stuff just roll off your backs.  I hope I can remember this.  If there is any silly issue between you and someone you care about, fix it.  Apologize even if you don't think you need to.  I think back on some of the idiotic things and arguments I have had even on this site and I am embarrassed. 

 

Anyway, hug your spouse, significant other, kids, parents dog and yes rally even your cat.  Life is just too fleeting to miss out on it.

[nate]

Not sure why you singled me out but I am very sorry for your loss.

[mtangelsfan]

Not in that way, just a joke so you knew I wouldn't be "preaching".  

[nate]

I wouldn't have held it against you.  We all look toward our comforts when needing to grieve.

[mtangelsfan]

I'm really grieving for his family.  His wife called to tell me.  I thought of myself calling to tell my wife's employer, or she having to call my boss. 

 

Just awful.

[TobiasFunke]

One of my co-workers who was 48 took a personal leave months ago and then we just got word that she passed away. The department that she was in is visually shook up and just a terrible thing all around.

 

Death sucks, being nice to people rules.

[Brandon]

There are always people going through worse than being picked on in a post or having a hard day at work, etc.

[Salome]

I lost a dear friend Saturday, She was in her early 40's. She was posting funny things on Facebook at 8 P.M. Her Mother let me know at 10:30 that same night that she had passed, Indeed treasure each day and tell the people close to you how you feel.

[Stradling]

In N Out went 66 years without losing a store manager. In the last nine months we've lost two. Horribly sad.

[red321]

Sorry for your loss, and especially for the family of the employee

[Adam]

Man that sucks. Sorry for your loss. 

[Tank]

sorry to hear about your loss, mt. 

[DowningRules]

Very sad and I hope the employees and family can make the best of an awful situation.  I'm sure you'll be there if anybody needs anything MT.  There's no rule book for this stuff.

[LBHalos17]

Sorry to hear of your loss, mt..

 

I've learned those lessons in my personal and professional life, and try to live accordingly..  People are there for a moment; gone the next.  And, our sob-story pales in comparison to the next persons'.  Either of us may be nearing the end; treat people the way you want to be treated (if only for the karma of an afterlife, if any).  I was brought-up to really feel the power/joys of helping/volunteering, and do it for the pure reactions of people.

 

That's how I turned into a hugger.  If I really know/love you, you get a man-hug.  You people in here get a "bro-handshake-half-hug" at least!

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Some time late last year I got an e-mail from one of the people in my senior class about a classmate who was dying of terminal cancer. This classmate and I practically grew up together. We played at each other's houses, attended the same schools from elementary through high school, learned to play baseball at the same city park. I had not communicated with him since commencement 40 years earlier. I talked to him through e-mail several times before his passing. After he died I got a very nice note from his widow, who told me how much it meant to him to hear from someone he had shared so many experiences with in his youth.

 

It doesn't matter how long it has been since you have talked with your old friends. If they are in distress you can still be a comfort to them. It might be one of the pleasant thoughts in their minds as they depart this earth.

 

Rest in peace, Jeff.