di·chot·o·my [ dī kóttəmee ] (plural di·chot·o·mies)
noun
Definition:
1. separation of different or contradictory things: a separation into two divisions that differ widely from or contradict each other
Today started off on a sad note for me. Arriving at work I learned that a longtime friend and coworker had died this morning. He was just 5 years or so older than me.
Everyone here at work felt like they'd been kicked in the gut.
Nick was a loyal employee, a hard worker, and a great guy. I looked forward to seeing him every day. We'll all miss him greatly.
THEN--
This afternoon, I went to my son's 5th grade awards ceremony and watched him get his medals for reading. My daughter got her 2nd grade awards yesterday. Very proud of both of them.
It's a VERY COOL thing to be a dad and watch your kids achieve stuff. But, WEREN'T THEY TODDLERS JUST LAST WEEK? Wow.
Life comes at you fast and without a whole lot of warning...so does death. Maybe you can't ever be fully prepared, but don't let that keep you from TRYING....IN EVERY WAY.
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