Passing Away

I walked into church today and a sign of a beloved member having passed away. I had already been told but I guess it didn't sink in until I saw the sign announcing her funeral service this week.

Once I sat down, I got to thinking how many people I knew there at the church who have passed away since I started attending services in 2001, some 6+ years ago now. It's remarkable to see people come and go. This lady, although definitely older, was sick for 6 months but seemed so healthy before then. It just made me think, "Man, there's no time to be wasted; one has to live right here, right now because one day, you're truly here and the next, it's all over and you're gone."

I then came home to Heath Ledger and A Knight's Tale on TBS. It's still crazy to me that he's no longer here being so young. But there you have it, folks. That is life and death is definitely a part of it - no matter your age, health, gender, nationality or station. The same way life was given to each of us, passing away is there for us all and it very simply awaits our moment in time.