Zestful Blog Post #299
This post is dedicated to Katy Deutermann, who last Saturday
passed from this life to the next after a sudden fierce illness. She was an
avid reader of this blog and a fan of my books. And along with her husband
Steve, she was a special and much-admired friend. Hi, Steve. (Who remains a special
and much-admired friend.)
Most of us have lost comrades/acquaintances at a young age.
A few of our schoolmates, perhaps, didn’t live to see their 20th
birthday. Grandma and Grandpa go, then our parents. Along the way, you lose a friend
or two before their time. God forbid you ever lose a child. Then the losses
accelerate. And you realize, well, at some point I’m gonna be next.
And you think:
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What am I doing?
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What am I really doing?
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What am I supposed to be doing?
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Whose company do I cherish the most?
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Who do I want to share a table with?
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What is a quality life?
The seasons of life—and of work—come and go. Nobody gets it
perfect. And that’s as beautiful as perfection itself. What’s a pretty good use
of today?
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So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend and fan. What's a pretty good use of today? Considering your post, I think that I am fortunate to have a strong, loving relationship and work I look forward to every day. I can't wait to get to my desk and find out what my characters in my books will be up to next. And even more fun, is having a boss/publisher who lets me pick and choose which books I'll edit. These authors have become friends and they all write great books - Bob Bickford, Tom Towslee, J. Marshall Gordon, G. W. Kennedy, Brenda Stanley, William G. Collins. Mystery, suspense, and thrillers. Nice to be reminded, Elizabeth, to think about today in that way.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this warm message, Veronica!
DeleteI'm sorry for your loss. And you're right on with what you wrote. Life is short. Do things you love and be with people you love.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Caroline, and yep.
DeleteI'm very sorry for the loss of your friend. Losing people is hard. It's even harder when you feel as if you're losing everyone around you. I hope that day is still a long ways away. When I read posts like these it reminds me to be thankful for everything I have and to cherish the time I spend with my family. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJaiden, right on. Thanks so much.
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