Fragility

And just like that, he was gone. The father-in-law of one of my very best friends passed away this morning after suffering a massive stroke on Sunday morning. Totally unexpected. But then, I guess you never "expect" something like that. Maybe, when someone has been ill for a long time, but not when the day before they seemed to be the picture of health: vibrant, active, with things to do and goals still ahead. It's heartbreaking. And it strikes me anew just how fragile life is, and how suddenly the wind can change directions and threaten to blow you off course. You really can't take it for granted, or the people in it that matter to you, because you just never know. Each day is a gift. Time is gift. Don't waste it....