Your Gone

Just like that, your gone.  My phone rang and my mind couldn't comprehend what I was being told.   Your gone.  All my faith usually kicks right in.  Not this time.  One thousand memories.  One thousand laughs.  One thousand one liners among friends.  The beers, the music, the friends and you were the center.  The core of our friendships.  Even in disagreements you chose me.  Stood up for me even when I was wrong.  I knew you were a hero.  To all of us that had it easy, you struggled and got that 4.0 while working two jobs and still making time for us.  What an inspiration.  Every single friend shared in laughter and joy.

So we each went our own ways, but when we saw each other it was as if no time passed.  You never got to see this farm.  You didn't get to meet Kate.  I'm sorry there wasn't more time.  Really sorry.

My life keeps changing and people I love and cherish keep leaving.  So here is to you John;

Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal.

Until we meet again,

may God hold you
in the palm of his hand.

I love you and we WILL meet again.