I know that I try to be funny for most of my post, but not today. I just needed to sit down and write thru my emotions, so please bear with me. One of my co-workers passed away suddenly from a heart attack and his funeral was today. Bob was 61 years old, which was way to young to die, he was from Illinois and he only had his immediate family there plus a few of us from the office. Bob was a hard worker in our warehouse, he always had a smile on his face and a dirty joke to tell. Bob and I on occasion had drive time together while on the way to see customers. He told me so many great stories about concerts that he went to in the seventies and he remembered the first and last names of each high school friend who went with him. He was a complex and good family man who did what he could for his wife, children, and grand children throughout his life.
I will truly miss that man and thank God we were friends.
I then went home to change clothes and say hello to my mom, she's 87 and has lived with me for the past 4 years since my father passed away, I'm thankful for her everyday. I walked thru the garage door, which opens into my kitchen where my little old Mama was trying to open a can of tuna fish, but she couldn't open it. I could tell that she was frustrated from the simple task of making her lunch. I helped her finish making her lunch, then hugged her neck and told her about the service. I didn't want to cry in front of her, it took all that I had not to. I changed, grabbed lunch, then headed into work. Once I sat down at my desk, my emotions and the stress of life hit me like a tidal wave.
As I sit here with some tears flowing down my face, I just needed an outlet where I feel comfortable to release my pain. As men, I know we're supposed to be strong, but the stress of today was too much. Some will laugh at my actions, some will understand. In the end, I just needed to get past the moment. I appreciate everyone here on AY and for who they are as people and what the Aggie community means to me.
Thanks and Gig 'Em!
PS: Go tell each person that's special in your life that you love and appreciate them. Then give em a big hug from me.
I will truly miss that man and thank God we were friends.
I then went home to change clothes and say hello to my mom, she's 87 and has lived with me for the past 4 years since my father passed away, I'm thankful for her everyday. I walked thru the garage door, which opens into my kitchen where my little old Mama was trying to open a can of tuna fish, but she couldn't open it. I could tell that she was frustrated from the simple task of making her lunch. I helped her finish making her lunch, then hugged her neck and told her about the service. I didn't want to cry in front of her, it took all that I had not to. I changed, grabbed lunch, then headed into work. Once I sat down at my desk, my emotions and the stress of life hit me like a tidal wave.
As I sit here with some tears flowing down my face, I just needed an outlet where I feel comfortable to release my pain. As men, I know we're supposed to be strong, but the stress of today was too much. Some will laugh at my actions, some will understand. In the end, I just needed to get past the moment. I appreciate everyone here on AY and for who they are as people and what the Aggie community means to me.
Thanks and Gig 'Em!
PS: Go tell each person that's special in your life that you love and appreciate them. Then give em a big hug from me.
