Mother Nature doesnt mess around.. July 21,2014

Mother nature doesn't mess around July 21, 2014.. A tribute to my friend.. PAT...
   Its been awhile since the sensitive , sentimental side has written anything about my life.. I have gone through a career change , friends changes , life changes.. Its weird how when you get successful and or doing well.. Or appear to be,, some people , including family or friend can get jealous? envious..or what ok,, thats not the topic.
   Today , I witnessed a true and fitting tribute for a Mama , or like all mama's that love their kids.. Whats so sad is that , One day you can be happy and the next you can be gone.I know the feeling many  years , and tears ago.. I spent the best 30 days of leave - vacation with my mama before transferring to Japan.. Then months later I get the call mama is sick.. I rush home and before I can say good bye , she's gone.. That's tough , That's father time, that's mother nature saying.. I wait on no one,, When its your time and such. I'm taking you. I know when that happened I was angry for years,, at my family  at the doctors, the nurses , the navy the world.. I was shocked and I was hurt. I mean , I didn't get to say good bye.. But you know what..?? I learned that never wait to say" I love you mama" , or papa , or sister or whoever you love.. Because that might be the last time you see them.. I know it sounds to corny or what> Buts its true,, disease, sickness , accidents or what can take you life or breath away. That's why its so important to have your affairs ready ,, like funeral expenses , etc. I know my friend is well taken care of , and has a great support group from his family , close friends and navy shipmates. I know I haven't see my friend in years, but hearing his voice and expressing his heartfelt gratitude to my family was very touching and when you have a connection ,, it doesn't matter how long you haven't seen a friend , if theirs or was a relationship.. It never ends.. It was really touching to see how much my friend Pat showed his true emotions for his mama..It made me tear up.. Because I  loved my mama so much.. and when she passed I was heartbroken.. and thanks to my family , friends and navy shipmates I coped with my loss and I became stronger for it. Its a process that is the grieving part and the tears and pains I felt. Never really went away , even today when I hear song or see a place or smell that reminds me of my mama..I tear up,, and sometimes I just reflect back to those wonderful times laughing and eating and even drinking with my mama.. She was a sweet and loving person.. Just like Pats Mama and those that were affected and loved her are sure going to miss her smile and laughter, but if theirs one piece of advice I can give to the family. Just go with the flow.. if you feel like crying , or laughing or singing or what,, Just do it.. Because its just the way to cope.. I know I still get big laughs and smiles when I retell events, I had with my mama.. and I'm sure pat and his loving family do too. I really wish and pray that everyone can find solace and strength regarding this event in their lives. I know its painful and I know it seems the pain and sadness will never go away. But Pat , my buddy , time does heal all wounds and the emotions and pains of your loss will in time become great stories to tell your kids and grand kids.. because I believe one day we all will be given that chance to see all our loved ones and that my friend is what keeps me going.. The faith and love of your family and dear friends and that hope that we will all see our loved ones , is what makes me happy. I know life is so fleeting and fast. I have seen my life and others come and go so fast. I have lost many family and Friends in my life and each time I take the time to make the people affected feel loved. Its true , you really can rely on only a few friends in life and I pray and wish and hope that pats family will take my feelings and tribute to their beloved Mama , that was truly a great woman , that molded a classy and caring man . Pat is and will always be a good friend that advised me or tried too,, and I'm thankful. Because its truly a blessing to find true friends that take the time to send their wishes or concerns for their loved ones. Mother Nature doesn't mess around,. because once its your turn to go... It waits on no one and when it hits , its like a hammer through your head and what horrible is when you don't see it or anticipate it,, That unexpected pain can be more hurting than something that gradually happens. But life is like that and father time ticks away at all of our lives and we all need to find peace and solace in what you do or want to do.. Nothing in life is a guarantee, except death.. Everything in between is a journey, a process , an adventure that at times seems so unreal and dramatic.. But we must go on and we must live on and To my dear friend Pat , I hope you don't mind me using the passing of your mother in my world famous blog, but if you really know "THE SOURCE.. " he writes what he feels and says what he means and believes in what he writes about and most of all he loves to teach , educate and advise people about life , death and how to live.. My final thoughts is this.. Don't ever take anything for granted, and don't ever be afraid to say " I LOVE YOU MAMA, I LOVE YOU BABES,, I LOVE YOU PAPA, I LOVE YOU SON , DAUGHTER , I LOVE YOU.. those words never get old to me.. Because life can change so fast and by not telling your loved ones those words, could be the biggest regret in your life.. I'm honored , I'm humbled and I'm reborn when I think about the love for my mama who passed away many years ago.. and I want all you to pay tribute to those loved ones that have passed in your life.. and the biggest legacy or tribute you can give is by living and praising their words, their favorite jokes and stories that made them so special in your life. I never get tired of retelling the funny moments I had with my mama, and I encourage my dear friend "PAT " and his loving family to honor and pay tribute to their mama and always be thankful for all the good times you shared and always take time to share those moments with those that knew her and loved her. Be well my friends and take solace that your family and close friends are there for you.. But you must reach out to them to get love and support ,, and for those that really care , they will be there always and forever.. I wish everyone a great day and love and peace in all your lives.. 
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