So take his last life lesson and be sure to tell the people in your life how much they mean to you while they can hear it from you. As with Owly, sometimes it comes quick and without the time to do so. Don't have the regret of thinking "I wish I had said...".
I agree. This was instilled in me from a very early age. There is an abundance of both spoken and non verbal love abounding with those physically and emotionally close to me. My adult daughter, who recently moved backed into town, commented the other day that every time she leaves our house (she’s now 3.5 miles away instead of 700+, and we see her almost daily), “You guys act like every time I leave, we won’t see each other for another year.” I think most people, and especially younger people, don’t understand the precarious nature of life. I am fortunate to still be here. We all are, regardless of age.
How nice, glad you get to see her more now. I always try to make "Love You" the last thing I say every time I talk to one of my kids. I want that to be the last thing I said to them if anything were to happen.
I have a version of that for my daughter that includes ‘lock your door, know where your firearm is’. Both of my parents passed in the last 11 months. Sad, but natural. I would lose my shit if something were to take one of my children from this world before it takes me.
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