I found out yesterday that a good friend of mine got killed in a car wreck along with his 13yr old daughter last Wednesday about 2 hours after I got off the phone with him. He was also a client of mine and we had spent the better part of 30-40 min talking as we always have for almost 11 years. Yesterday, when I called in to follow up on some things that he had asked me about, his assistant was in tears telling me the news and I was numb, it was gut wrenching. I hate to use the term but its surreal, I just havent really come to terms with the finality of it all...
Jeff was one of those rare types; He was a brilliant surgeon and was voted one of the best in the country 6-7 times, was very active in his church and was one of the nicest, most generous, kindest souls that you could ever have hoped to meet, The things that he did and gave in the name of philanthropy and generosity were astounding. I always think that my clients are lucky to have me but in this instance, I was the lucky one.
As bad as I felt, I then thought of his wife who just lost her husband and only child and I cant begin to concieve of the grief that she is going through and how she will ever make it through.I can only pray that her suffering eases quickly but I cant imagine that pain ever going away. Personally, Id want to go to sleep and never wake up...
So hold on tight to the ones you care about, be it family or friends and never stop letting them know how you feel about them and never take any of that for granted. you will never have anything more valuable than your friends and family, Bill Gates money doesnt even come close...
Kage
These words are spoken from a Man . A Man who understands what it is to to be sympathetic and understanding with real thought behind it .
I always keep in mind my friends and family in fear of this .... to lose people around the holidays is even worse . Family is everything . Friends are like precious gems we have around us . I do my best not to take life , family and friends for granted because the time we have here and with others is precious .
My condolences to the family and their sudden loss .
Joe