Today, I said goodbye to an old friend - one of my husband's best buds from Way Back, when we were all just kids, before Life took over & Reality kicked our butts. Along the way, while we were all trying to find our places in this world, we lost touch. It's sad that it takes a funeral to bring us all back together.
When I got up this morning, my feet were firmly planted in 2006. When I go to bed tonight, I'll still be lost somewhere in 1980 something. The Game Room at Procious ... big hair ... KC & the Sunshine Band ... fresh young love ... we were all slim & invincible & had all our hair.
I can't honestly say that I know what kind of person he became or even what kind of person he was last week. It really doesn't matter. In my mind, he'll forever be young & happy & have the world at his feet. He came from Good People, he was Good People & he'll leave a void in the hearts of many.
My sincere, heart-felt condolences to the entire Shamblin family. Darrell was only 45.
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"On the death of a friend, we should consider that the fates through confidence have devolved on us the task of a double living, that we have henceforth to fulfill the promise of our friend's life also, in our own, to the world." ~Henry David Thoreau
I'm sorry for your loss, Rose. Condolences to all of his friends and family.
Last week I heard Fran King say something about the death of her Brother Larry recently. She said that when we leave this life all we leave behind is what have done for others. We all need to remember this and daily strive to do more for others. Delmer was one that left behind many smiles and favors. He brightened many a day for me by a smile or a wave. Please enjoy life, family, and friends because they are your life and happiness.
We expect to bury our elders, but burying One Of Our Own is always ... wrong somehow.
We think we're all "grown up" & jaded by life, but every time we bury One Of Our Own, we realize there's still another little chunk of innocence to be lost.
We take so many things for granted, but "Tomorrow" should never be one of them.
Darrell was a good guy.
This lookslike a good place for an Altar Call.
Wow. What a reflective, melancholy mood I was in yesterday. That's far too heavy for day-to-day life. Fortunately, it's not an every day thing.
An alter call? We've taken this site everywhere else & judging by some of the things that have said ...
Better make sure than when that death angel comes calling your way that you are ready. You can fool all the people in the world with your lifestyle on earth, but standing in front of "Almighty" and answering to him is what you better be prepared for!!!
I think what you said/wrote was wonderful Rose.
Darrell will be missed by all of us. Maybe it is a bit heavy for everyday life...but what was witnessed on that mountain top (at the funeral), will be with everyone in attendance for a LONG time to come.The weeping of his mother---uncontrolled tears from most everyone there... I think what you wrote was very thoughtful and heartfelt.
Thanks Rose! Maybe we'll see each other under different circumstances soon.
While I was on that mountain, I heard a lot of people say, "I love you" to each other. They'd have never gotten that out in the open at the Apple Festival or GoMart or anywhere else under "normal" circumstances.
Yesterday, I saw the rainbow that many missed.
Darrell's service was the first I've been to in many years that it didn't rain.
Just a few more reflections to ponder ...
"Ju-ust as I ay-um with 0w-ut one pleaaaa......"
I know this is a sad thing, but read the title of the thread.
Lets move on.
Oh Lamb Of Gaw-ud I come.......
to the anon at 10:23 a.m. I am offended by your comment.(and some of the other comments. so, please don't feel alone)
No, I don't have to come to the blogs, that is correct. But you don't either...
However, Darrell happened to be my first cousin. Rose tried to do a good thing here and like ALWAYS some IDIOT(S) comes in and blows it all to crap.
An unexpected death of someone close isn't always easy to just "move on." His family is still dealing with Darrell's death along with MANY other things within our family circle.
So, to you anon 10:23 if YOU are ready to move on,you know where the back button is ...
For those of us that still would like to see something positive about the life & friends, family that Darrell left behind or to just simply grieve, I'm glad Rose has this thread.
Robyn if you guys need anything, please feel free to get ahold of me!
I have read the title of the thread. In fact, I put it there in the first place. We'll move on when the mood hits me.
If you'd like to move on before then, might I suggest www.blogspot.com. It's free, it's easy & you can move on as often as your black little heart desires.
Forewarning based on experience, though - some of the comments will eventually get on your last nerve, so if you have a weak constitution, practice a little patience & come back here in a few days. Or so.
As long as our hearts continue to beat, the ones we loved live on.
Darrell, my friend, thanks for the laughs, the memories & being a part of our world.
Till we meet again ... sweet dreams.
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