Waiting for the Inevitable

We had our family reunion this weekend. About 60 people showed up. By far the smallest reunion so far, but it was also later in the summer than our usual reunion.

One of the adopted members of the family, L, and his family came as usual. I wasn't sure they'd be here this year. L has lung cancer. He looks pale and thin and ill and I have the feeling that this was the last time I'll see him. I think he knows it too. When we hugged good-bye I didn't get the usual "Take care kiddo we'll see you later." This time I got "Take care kiddo. I love you." I think this is the first time he's told me that. At least it's the first one I remember. I think it was truly a final good-bye. It's hard to get all the emotions that I feel into this post. I also find it extremely hard to type when I'm crying. I guess what it boils down to is tell your loved ones that you love them every chance you get, they are never with us long enough.

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