I'm a day late writing this post. A day late because I thought nothing significant happened on October 3, 2023 and nothing really did but that's the catch of it. It was part of the calm before the storm per say. Looking back on our texts from then, you would never ever have any idea what was about to smack us square in the face was winding up to zing that fast ball. We talked about the weather and the significant risk area we were in the middle of for rare early October severe weather. I sent him the link to Lawrence's obituary, a man who was very special to both of us on different levels. We discussed if Lance would make the trip home for the funeral that coming Saturday. I sent him pictures of Australian Shepherds that I wanted to get a puppy (he promptly said "hell no") and a link to a very pretty Charolais heifer that was coming up for sale. (He said no there too).
My point here is that everything was very much normal. Very much calm. Just like many of your lives are right this second as you read these words. In 8 days, our world as we knew it would suddenly perish. I spoke about Time at Brad's service and I type about it a lot on here because I can't stress enough how valuable and precious it is.
James 4:14 says "How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fogs - it's here a little while, then it's gone." How are you making the most of your time and life today? What are you doing to ensure those important to you know you love them and care? What are your priorities? Are you spending your time here on Earth making an impact?
Brad would never admit it. He was far to humble of a man. But I know he realized that he made an impact on so very many peoples lives.
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