Last night I was surprised to learn that an acquaintance of mine, Darcel, passed away of colon cancer. Apparently she was diagnosed less than a year ago and although doctors gave her hope that she would have a few years, she lost her battle on May 13. I was her client for 14 years. We had become acquaintances and she expressed her joys with me and gave support to me in my difficult times.
I didn’t know she had fallen ill, so when I saw the letter from her office I thought it to be odd since this year was the first time I didn’t use her services because I was trying to be cost efficient and work within a budget. She was a knowledgable CPA and was very helpful in bookkeeping and patient in the myriad of questions that I had as my business transformed. I was grateful for her sweet voice and warm smile.
When I read the news that she had passed away I stood holding the letter and trying to focus my eyes on the words. It didn’t make sense. I was in shock and right now it still doesn’t feel real…but it is.
Although I was tired and prepared to sleep, I stayed awake longer as I processed and began to grieve for her family and friends. To show my respect, I will be at her memorial service Wednesday.
Tomorrow is not promised. What are you doing with your life today?
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That’s a very good reminder. Our CPA passed away a few years ago. He was a pleasant fellow who made tax time a lot more fun. He was 51 years old and semi-retired. He was looking forward to having more time with his family when he was struck down with brain cancer. I still miss him.
How sad, makes me realize how I should more often tell the ones I love how special they are to me
wow… the last line of your post really got me this morning. I have been keeping a Thankfulness journal (not very regularly, I must admit) to help remind me of what I am thankful for every day and to help me not take things for granted. But we had a bit of a scare yesterday, and a thought similar to your post ran through my mind. I didn’t say anything to anyone about it… but it was there, haunting the back of my brain. Maybe I will blog about it today… if I can find time.