I got a phone call a few days ago
22 months ago
Someone told me that a classmate of mine had died. They told me the name and my heart just sank. It was one of my best friends from high school. I went to the funeral home, hugged his Mother shook hands with his brother and chatted for a little while. They were all surprised to see me for the first time in about 15 years and wanted to know where I have been. I was ashamed to admit that I have been just down the road all this time. I always figured I’d eventually get back in touch with folks, after all, who among us is going to die at 35 years of age? The phone call this week answered that question.
