It’s strange, the edge upon which we exist here on earth. Half-way between life and death, birth and life. Full of ups and downs, we tip this way and that. Joy and sorrow, anxiousness and contentment. If we’re lucky enough to find a balance, we can make it through without much fuss.
I’ve been teetering today. Thrown off balance by the news of a friend’s passing. We, many of us, knew him well. He saw the joy in life through most of what he went through. He was always there with his own brand of encouragement and support. His friend contacted me through my comments on Facebook, to say that he talked about this world here in blogland often. That blogging had become his life.
Our friend’s name is Paul Curran. I like to think of him looking down on us, knowing we’re thinking of him, as he knows we have before. And that, to coin his favourite interjection, he’s pointing down and saying “Ha! I actually made an impression.”
You certainly did, Paul. And a good one at that.
https://lindaghill.com/2016/10/07/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-oct-816/
October 12, 2016 at 1:40 am
I’m sorry for your loss and that of Paul’s family and friends.
I, too, have just had news that a colleague and friend has suddenly become gravely ill; it came like a punch in the chest, leaving me stunned and at a loss for words. I hugged Rhonda all that much tighter last night, at the thought of how brutally those we love can be snatched away from us.
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October 12, 2016 at 7:54 am
Indeed. So sorry to hear about your friend. All we really can do is appreciate what we have while we have it. Live in the moment.
All the best, my friend.
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October 12, 2016 at 8:01 am
Thank you, Linda.
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October 11, 2016 at 5:16 pm
So sad to hear this news, Linda. Your post as well as other bloggers thinking of Paul surely is making him smile. I remember reading a few posts he wrote and it felt like he was talking to the reader. We are a special community here at WordPress and your post proves that beautifully. x
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October 9, 2016 at 6:19 pm
{Cyber Hugs} as you traverse the journey we, still here in-between, make –
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October 10, 2016 at 5:09 pm
Thank you, Tamrah.
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October 9, 2016 at 5:45 pm
A sad loss Linda. Nice tribute. ❤
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October 10, 2016 at 5:08 pm
Thank you, Debby.
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October 9, 2016 at 8:04 am
My condolences xx
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October 9, 2016 at 11:40 am
Thank you, Daisy.
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October 9, 2016 at 7:31 am
This was such sad news. I only knew him through his guest posts and comments, but I liked him.
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October 9, 2016 at 11:42 am
So did I. I only really knew him through his discourse here as well. I met him in person once, but we only spoke for a few minutes. It was long enough, though, for me to tell that who he was here, is who he was in real life. A true gentleman.
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October 9, 2016 at 5:52 am
So sorry about this. May His Soul Rest In Peace.
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October 9, 2016 at 11:43 am
Thank you, Jacqueline.
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October 9, 2016 at 3:35 am
This was such sad news to read yesterday 😞
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October 9, 2016 at 11:43 am
Truly. It’s amazing how much like family we all are.
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October 9, 2016 at 11:54 am
There is a connection… Invisible but strong.
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October 9, 2016 at 2:28 am
I am sorry for your loss, and the loss to the blogging community.
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October 9, 2016 at 11:44 am
Me too. Thank you, my dear.
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