Old Joe

My friend Bill reminded me on Friday that we were 2 years to the day out from losing Joe. Kinda made me sad, and also startled me it'd been 2 whole years already.

It was kind of refreshing to find myself focusing on Joe so much, and not me and all my own problems. It really reminds you how everyone has their own problems, and how sometimes you just think yours are the worst. Really, there's always someone struggling harder than you, someone who needs help more, and this is something to always remember when you are feeling down or blue.

I sure miss Joe. When WSP played that song Old Joe at NYE he was all I could think about. That song will always do that to me. It did it when he was alive, and now even more so with him being gone.

It's sad to already have good friends gone from this world, but I realize now life is very fragile, and that it can end at any time. Thru this I've learned that you MUST take advantage of things while you still have the time- you MUST savor the moments that matter and learn to appreciate even those that don't. Joe had that figured out. He truly enjoyed life with a zest that most humans will never know. His flame was extinguished early, but burned brighter than most everyone's while it was lit.

Here's to Joe and his memory. A quality guy with a heart of gold, and man, we sure had some good times together. I'll always feel like he's watching, enjoying the ride with me, and it's nice to always have a good friend around.