Life And Death....

Our friend, David, passed away last week...

He is no longer suffering....he was so young, barely in his 50's....his brain tumor was benign....yet, it took his life because it wouldn't stop growing....

in his last days, he suffered greatly....sleepless nights, can't stop eating, restless all the time, confused....

just hearing about his condition tugged at our hearts....on the one hand, we prayed for a big huge miracle....on the other hand, we prayed that he'd get peace soon....

He was a man of great integrity and equanitmity.

His life may be ephemeral, but his spirit will shine eternal...

As we heard news of his passing away, we heard our grandkids asking if they could call us "daddy/dadda and mommy/mama"

I took a big gulp as I looked over to my wife, who had tears in her eyes as we had just said a prayer for David and his wife, Lisa....as the fire of life was just doused with the sadness of his passing...our hearts were ignited again, with the new circle of life, as we see the fire in our grandchildren, now, our children's, eyes.....

Rest, dear David...

Grow up and live life to its fullest, Elora and Jaidon, our children....

ying/yang, on/off, positive/negative....

I'll take it all....

for now, I am no longer the man on the moon....

Just you on the moon now, Andy (Kaufman)....but I think David might swing by....you two behave there...I'll see you guys there some day....