This is going to be a short post as last Tuesday, my Aunt Bobi passed away (my mother’s older sister) and on Wednesday, my best friend, William, passed away.
My Aunt was 84 years old and she lived a wonderful life (the last few years were a struggle with Alzheimer’s). I did get the chance to speak to her a few weeks ago and called her my beautiful sweet Aunt! She laughed at that. It was very nice to see my family on Friday, but I wish it could’ve been under different circumstances.
I nearly lost all of my tears to a tissue when they started throwing the dirt on the grave and right where this was happening, were my grandparents’ graves (my mother’s parents). My parents have plots in front of them.
It was funny that during the reception that followed the memorial service, a lot of people that I didn’t know kept calling me Evan (my brother’s name). I was like, nope, I am Mark. Some people when they told me who they were, I was surprised to see them.
My Aunt Bobi would’ve been very pleased with the reception as take home boxes were provided so nothing would go to waste. And the food was catered by a local restaurant, Max and Louies!
So, William, had diabetes and later in life had ALS. He was 46 years old, my age. We were super close buddies when we were younger, and we had a lot of great times together. I went to his wedding in Fort Walton Beach, FL. But, as we grew older, I didn’t see him as much as I wanted to. I wish I could get in a time machine and tell him, I love you. I am not sure if there will be a memorial for him, but if there is one locally, I will be present.
One of my Facebook friends, who is also one of my closest friends, but again, I haven’t kept in touch with her as much as I wanted, shared the new about William. A lot of the comments were from friends who we all knew growing up. She called me that evening and it was very nice to hear her voice. I suggested maybe we can schedule a zoom call, and we can tell funny stories about William.
By Mark, the Dark Sad Dad!
By Mark, the Dark Sad Dad!
