I've had all day to think about this shocking news and I can't say that I feel any different than I did when I first read it this morning. Like (((Lilith))), (((jenna))), (((IWM))), and every one of you, I keep thinking this can't be true...it is just so untimely. Not that any death is timely...but skip was so young and had so much to live for, even if he wasn't totally convinced of that lately.
As Aqua said, it can never be said that you can't love a friend that you've only met online and not in person. I did love skip and I told him so many times. He'd "lol" or "shrug" at me, and I'd relate to him what my mother always instilled in me..."When you love a friend or a family member or your soulmate...tell them often, as you may not have the chance someday". Sure, we had our not so good times...but I was never one to hold a grudge and neither was he and we had just recently renewed our friendship...and for that, I am so happy! That I won't be able to convey to him just how happy I was about our renewal makes me that much sadder. I hate that mourning can seem like such a greedy time in my life. I think skip would understand though...and so I'll forgive myself on his behalf.
I'll miss you my friend! They say to every season there is a time and a purpose. I don't understand the timing, nor do I understand the purpose of your sudden death, but I hope with time it will become apparent and help ease the loss. My utmost sympathies go out to your immediate family...and especially to your precious children! I'll light a candle of love for you and them!
Who knows...maybe we'll bump into one another again in some other time and place and I can get a R/L hug! ((((((((((skip)))))))))))...I'll remember your laughter and the smiles you gave to me and everyone here! Make em smile wherever you may go!
