The family and I went to Cincinnati, Ohio to look in on my wife's mother who was at home recuperating from a previous hospital stay. Since it was Memorial Day we decided to get some groceries, once there, and have a cookout. We were there for only a few minutes when my cell phone rang. It was my friend, Alex, from North Carolina. "I apologize for not calling you sooner", he stated, "It's just that I have been somewhat busy. My wife died Friday." My mouth fell open and I knew immediately that I was experiencing shock from the news. I had never met his wife in person but we had spoken on the phone several times when I called to speak to Alex. She seemed to be a loving and sweet woman who loved the Lord greatly. She was a cancer survivor but the sickness had returned. This, in addition to the lupus she had, expedited her demise. Alex was with her until the end. We spoke for a while and I promised to keep in touch. I called my wife out of her mother's room and before I could relay to her the news I was in tears. Outside of your family you gain family. Alex is very much family to me. I will go see him soon.
Make the most of your day.
Dennis
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