My friend Greg died yesterday afternoon. He had surgery a few weeks ago, and wasn't able to recover. I'm grateful I was able to see him shortly before that, and catch up, and witness a classic Soundbites moment together. I only wish I had been more present, and not consumed with my own petty grief. I hope he understood.
I'm so sad right now. I don't believe in a heaven with fluffy angels, but I do believe in...something. Some kind of spiritual collective consciousness of great beauty and love. I think he must be there now.
Posted by thevieve at June 6, 2006 9:35 AMI'm so sorry, vv :(
Posted by: Chris on June 6, 2006 9:54 AMYeah. Me too. I don't really know what to do with myself today. Besides not stay at work.
Posted by: vv on June 6, 2006 10:42 AMOh Vieve - I'm so sorry. I'm so glad you got to be with him not long ago. Take joy in what you were able to experience then. I don't believe in an external heaven either, but he is a good old soul and I know being surrounded by love and friends and family is the best way to go.
Posted by: Becky on June 6, 2006 1:22 PMGregory's memorial service will definitely be reuniting many old friends who have fallen out of touch over the past couple of years. I have talked to a few of these people today, as we try to grapple with his passing. I guess I see the reunion of people as a good thing. His death pulling old friends back tosee each other once again. That's the only positive way I can think about it right now. Or else the memories start flooding in, and my tears start flooding out. I've never had a friend pass away. I really don't know how to deal with it. I'm struggling.
Posted by: Emily on June 6, 2006 4:51 PM