Lost a Friend

We called him Terace, but his real name was Robert.  He lived in California and we only knew him by his voice and laugh.  The few pictures we saw of him on facebook did not measure up to his personality.  We played games over the internet, dicussed funny stories (most of which were his), some politics and religion.

We knew he had a heart condition, he made no secret about it.  He often boasted how he had lived well past the time the doctors had given him.  I am guessing it was his heart that gave out, giving all it could to the world.  Every moment with him was a blessing and we will miss him.

I like to think he went peacefully in his sleep.  I know he wasn't suffering for days on end like many people do in old age.  But he went away at far to young an age.  Too soon for us, but perhaps the right time for him.

Take care friend, may your rest be peaceful.