Friendship Moments: good or bad

[Hopalong]

On an inexplicable impulse, called my retired friends in NC. (The couple who lost their son and got the call when we were together one day.) Best humans ever.

He answered and told me she died Monday. I'd known she'd been ill, but there it is.

Very sad but sweet and deep-friendship conversation. I feel grateful I had the impulse. Will go visit him in fall I think. Stay with his daughter or their retirement place's guest room.

He's a brave and soulful person and will manage his grief. Still, hard to see their union of I think nearly 60 years end.

hugs
Hops

[lighter]

Awww,, Hops..... I  know it's sad, but they had 60 years together and that's amazing to me. 

I hope you do visit and it's a comfort to all 3 of you.

Where in NC do they live?  Not specifically, of course. 

Lighter

[Hopalong]

Not too far from Charlotte.
He's a dear man who has drawn in many new friends after just two years there.
I think he'll be okay but it'll be hard. He has an implanted pain pump but suffers quite a lot from back issues.

To me the unusual impulse to call was...one of those things.

hugs
Hops

[lighter]

Sounds like you have some travel plans to put in place, Hops.

Lighter

[Hopalong]

Hopefully I'll feel up to it by fall.
Just don't, for now.

[lighter]

I think the Fall is plenty soon enough, Hops. 

Not feeling up to it doesn't mean it's good or bad... it's just not time.

Visiting in the cool or Autumn seems more desirable than the heat of summr, anyways.

Lighter

[Hopalong]

This recent-widower friend is coming to visit in September.
I'm glad.

Must tidy house.

And, I have a huuuuge crush on this guy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POSINUv6cjE

hugs
Hops

[lighter]

Well that's terrific news, Hops.

I love fall weather.

Here's to enjoying the creation of sacred space to enjoy with friends..... drinks by the firepit for all!

Lighter

[Twoapenny]

I've missed a lot of posts over the last few months, Hopsie, and hadn't seen this one.  I know it was a while ago now but I wanted to say I'm very sorry that you lost your friend, and your friend lost his wife.  I hope he was/is able to come and visit you.  It's so very hard when something so lovely comes to an end.  I know it happens with everything in life, but still.  Hugs to you x