I sent a text the other morning to a friend wishing her a happy Marathon Monday! For non runners out there… this is the day the Boston Marathon is run. She sent me a text back telling me to enjoy it but she was out of town, and would be for while. Her text said “My brother passed away unexpectedly yesterday morning. I’ll be away for a while.” To say I felt ridiculous sending my marathon message is an understatement. But of course I had no idea at the time. I sent a text back immediately… “OMG! So sorry.” I mean what else is there to say. I didn’t want to ask more questions but of course I had them. All I knew was that he was not old or sick and it was sudden.
I read this a few times before commenting. Living with no regrets is one of my daily prompts, which leads me to picking up the phone more often but still not often enough. I also txt first and sometimes the person on the other end will set up a date and time for chat. I find that funny but also it works. Thanks for encouraging me!
What a nice picture of you and your brother - he looks the same as I remember! Your comments are so true - as we get older (and wiser) we need to look at the little things differently.
I read this a few times before commenting. Living with no regrets is one of my daily prompts, which leads me to picking up the phone more often but still not often enough. I also txt first and sometimes the person on the other end will set up a date and time for chat. I find that funny but also it works. Thanks for encouraging me!
Love this Marybeth! And yes to living with no regrets 💖
Thanks for the reminder, Ali 💕
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What a nice picture of you and your brother - he looks the same as I remember! Your comments are so true - as we get older (and wiser) we need to look at the little things differently.
Thank you friend! The beach has always been my happy place 💙
Me too! 🏖
I guess I gotta comment on this one :) Glad we were able to connect about this and hopefully it put a smile back on your face .... Bro
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Ali, thanks so much for sharing such a warm and poignant story about family.
thank you for taking the time to read it!
Love finding you in my Inbox regularly! Happy for the reminder to call my brother ❤️
Aww Susan. Thank you so much. Makes me feel good to know my words are welcome and inspiring.