Had a great weekend in Destin with Kim, Becky, and Angel.
How long does it take to get over losing the love of your life? I don’t have an answer. I suspect it’s something along the lines of never getting over it, just learning to deal with the pain. Saturday was the one-year anniversary of Kim losing her beloved Gregory, and I’m really glad that she was surrounded by some of her close friends.
We laughed till we cried.
We cried till we laughed.
We ate a shitton of food and suffered gastrointestinal battles.
Angel made Kim laugh while she was drinking Maalox and nearly the entire inside of the car was coated with the stuff.
Much drinking. Including a Jack Monkey.
Great conversations, some of which left me really sad. Got me to thinking a lot about my daughters.
And I’m sick now. I must have blown my nose a thousand times over the weekend. Fever this morning, sore throat, headache, coughing like crazy. Totally worth it, though. Hopefully, everyone else comes through unscathed.
Love the women I hung out with. Very thankful Kim invited me to spend this difficult milestone with her. And I’m thankful she had Greg in her life for a while, even if it’s so unfair that he was taken far too early.
Remember to tell the people close to you that you love them. If there’s anything Kim has taught me (aside from the laughing), it’s that life is short. You never know what’s coming, so make it all count.
LOVE THIS!!!!! thanks for the reminder.
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Secondhand Karl Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:19 pm
@nic @mybottlesup, I think we all need the reminder on a regular basis.
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I wonder if we ever get over that kind of a loss…
In any case, I am so glad you were all there for each other, to laugh and cry. That’s what it’s all about.
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Secondhand Karl Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:19 pm
@Hilly, Indeed.
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So glad she had you guys around her to help her through this time.
Feel better.
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Secondhand Karl Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:19 pm
@Finn, Yeah, me too.
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Love these photos. And as much as I love Kim and Angel, there’s a place in my party mind for Becky.
The photos make the tweets you guys send come alive.
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March 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
@martymankins, Thanks. And it’d been a while since I got to hang with Becky. It was glorious company.
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I’m so glad you were able to be there with Kim during her most difficult time. You’re an awesome friend, darlin’.
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Secondhand Karl Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 pm
@Coal Miner’s Granddaughter, Thanks, I was honored to be there.
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The photos of the scenery are really beautiful. They remind me of being little and growing up in FL.
I’m glad y’all were with Kim. She’s completely right about making it count. To me, love is the meaning of life, and it’s great to see that she was surrounding by it on a day I know she dreaded.
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Secondhand Karl Reply:
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:00 am
@Wendy, Thanks, didn’t spend a lot of time taking pictures, but I love some of the ones that came out.
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You’re a good friend, DamnYouKarl.
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March 23rd, 2010 at 9:00 am
@@kristeneileen, Heh, thanks, Kristen
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Amen, Jack Monkey.
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March 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
@Sybil Law, The Jack Monkey rules.
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I’m so glad you were all there for her, having a great time on such a hard date.
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Secondhand Karl Reply:
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 pm
@Poppy, Me too.
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