Sorry for the delay in postings...I've been really busy and in a really big funk.
Let me break it down for you...You know that part in all wedding vows that has to do with "'til death do us part"? What if you really had to face that. Don't worry, the dude and I are both perfectly healthy...but what if your significant other wasn't? How do you get through?
Essentially what's going on is I know of a couple I met in my college fraternity (What's up DELTASIGS??). This couple graduated and got married. This couple looks like the poster couple for all things perfect. Perfect teeth, perfect smiles, perfect love (from what I could tell)...I knew they were right for each other. I didn't keep in touch with this couple, but did think back on them (and everyone else) fondly as I thought about all the events I was part of in my fraternity. Fast forward to about a month ago, I get an email from another brother (we're all brothers...so that's how I refer to everyone)...anyway, the guy of the couple has been ill for over a year. Turns out he's not going to make it. I went back and read the entire blog and just sobbed...and sobbed. It literally shut me down, mentally...emotionally.
Yes, I feel absolutely awful for this couple and can't believe the courage I read about every time I visit that site...it's simply amazing. But could I be that strong? Could I watch it happen? Could I sit there? I don't know...I mean I broke down READING about someone I went to college with but don't talk to. Am I strong enough for this? How do you ever know? It's encouraging to know that others have the capacity they do...maybe it's in human nature to be there and simply protect and comfort those you love? I hope so.
Anyway, I think I'm finally climbing out of my hole. It made for an interesting birthday and start to my summer...but I think I'm coming out of it and truly learning to cherish everyone. Not just my dude...everyone.
So let this commence the update posts again. I have a lot to share with you.
