Some days just suck

[carpriver]

My wife and I were heading home this past Friday. My cell phone rang, A friend from church called to tell us that a close friend had died on Thanksgiving early afternoon.

I don't make friend very easily, I know a lot people, not I don't have close friends very often. Tom was a close friend, easy to talk with, I had taken him to range an introduced him to shooting and he had taken to shooting like a duck to water.

Tom's death is hard on me, it came out of nowhere, it was so unexpected. I am going to miss having breakfast with him on Thursdays. Dinner with him and his wife. Tom was my age and a true friend.

 

[Dave]

Sorry to hear about Tom. True friends are rare, and their loss is a difficult blow. My condolences to his family and to you.

 

[bigwheelzip]

I'm sorry for the sorrow and emptiness his loss brings.

Yes, some days are just not worth waking up for.

 

[Nevada Ed]

When you get to 70 years of age...............

You never know who will be next, among your friends.
Make the most of it.

Sorry about your loss.
Hope that you will find many more over the years.

 

[shouldazagged]

My condolences, Carpriver. I know the feeling all too well.

Close friends are truly treasures.

 

[model70hunter]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. Stay strong, how is his Widow doing? Hope folks in the church can help her.

Recently I talked to 2 old friends for the first time in a while. They updated me on the passing of our old friends. I was shocked at the number.

The more we age the thinner the ice gets.
Appreciate your close friends, tomorrows are not for everyone.

 

[rwsmith]

Very sorry to hear that...

I lost my best friend a few months ago. I get along with people but I don't have a lot of real friend type friends. The best thing that I can say is that I'm glad we were friends for 40 years. I haven't mourned because all I can think of is the great times we had.

 

[Grip_Maker's_Wife]

I am very sorry for your loss. It is difficult to lose someone close. They live on in our hearts and memories. In another time and place, we will be sitting with our loved ones again, chatting and laughing just like old times.

 

[vigil617]

I'm sorry, carp. Sometimes it can help a bit to know they're in a better place than this, but at the same time, we miss 'em and feel deeply their passing. Prayers up for you and his family, pal.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I had to quit going to the Hometown Buffet. Every time I went a high school classmate would come up behind me while I was getting my food and in his very distinct voice, tell me of the passing of another classmate. This started at age 43, I stopped eating there at 50. I found out that way about 11 of the 155 of us. (we partied hard in the 70's, and our hearts quit in the 90's) By our 40th reunion there were only 72 of us left.

Ivan, of the vanishing class of '74

 

[old bear]

I know how hard it can be to lose a friend or loved one. Prayers sent for everyone.

Added:

Carp, you are correct, some days just downright suck, but most don't. Keep looking forward to the good times.

 

[Tom S.]

I know how hard it can be to lose a friend or loved one. Prayers sent for everyone.

Added:

Carp, you are correct, some days just downright suck, but most don't. Keep looking forward to the good times.

What Fred said. There's nothing that mitigates the sadness you feel on those sucky days but time. While you lost a good friend, consider how he would have wanted you to react to his passing. With sadness, sure, but he wouldn't want it to rule your life. And remember, as long as he remains in your heart and mind, he is never really gone. Some day, you will meet again.

 

[Old TexMex]

Hang in there,Carpriver.
Thoughts are with you.

Grant me serenity
To accept things I cannot change,
Courage to change things I can
And wisdom to know the difference.

 

[joeintexas]

Condolences to you and the family Carp. I too know the pain of losing your closest friend, you move on but you are never able to replace that closeness. Some days are diamonds, some days are stone. Remember the good times.

 

[JSR III]

As we age this becomes a daily reality. But focus on the good times that were shared while here and be thankful that you had a close friend. I have many acquaintances, but very few "close" friends.

Remember the old saying, "A good friend will help you move, a great friend will hire you a lawyer, but a true friend will help you hide the body."

Condolences to you and your friends family.

 

[Donn]

I feel ya, Carp. I have a great many acquaintances, I have very few friends.

 

[wbraswell]

Carpriver, I feel for you. The sudden shock of losing someone you have shared so much with, can be so painful and draining. Remember the good times you had with him, help his family, if you can, and be thankful that you knew him well.

 

[Lobogunleathers]

Our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of a close dear friend. We understand the feelings that you are going through. Praying for you and your friends family.

 

[JohnRippert]

I lost my best friend of 33 years in January. I have a lot of acquaintances, but had only one true friend. Get together every weekend to do something, whether it be dinner, movie, shoot pool, or toss some darts. He was always there when I needed him and vice versa. Losing someone like that leaves a hole that does not fill.

My condolences to you and his family. Only time heals, and it takes a long time when they are family, even if not by blood.

 

[the ringo kid]

Sorry for the loss, I lost one back in May. Friends are easy to get--but GOOD friends are far and few in between.