Ecclesiastes 3:4

“a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;”

Yesterday, a friend and colleague lost someone very dear to him.  It was someone we both worked with at a previous life - they were best mates and had known each other for years.  I’m fairly certain that words can’t express the pain my friend is feeling right now; probably rightly so, too .. There could never be words that mean enough.

Up until this morning, I only knew he’d received distressing news.  Then I received an email from him, letting me know who it was and I have to say, it’s knocked me for a six.  People our age don’t just die.  People we know, just don’t have horrible things like that happen to them.

I had a lot of hilarious times in my previous life with this guy.  He was one of those guys who changed careers and didn’t just half-arse the change.  Chef, personal trainer, IT dude (and they’re just the ones he spoke about with me!).  Worlds apart  

I have several memories that I’ve not been able to get out of my mind all day.  On the one hand, they make me smile every time.  On the other hand, I remember that he’s gone and that my friend is devastated and shattered.