Life is tooo Short!

MVW67

Alright taking it easy yesterday, sitting at club having lunch and wife calls, just got off work, asking if I will check on mother-in-law? Sure no problem, run over and fix lunch for her, but she's breathing funny,(85yrs old) call wife to let her know I am taking her in to get checked at ER, meet me there. FF to later tests all good! Waiting around stretching legs outside of room, this guy walks by that I know and say "what up Butch" he replies "dude chest feels funny" his wife is following, nothing else is said, go back into room. 5 minutes later I hear the horrible scream from wife , and people running everywhere, more screams from wife, and then standing there thinking fvck this isn't good.....Then the worst scream from her echoing through the halls what do you mean he is dead!! Tough night, life is too short.... Butch was only 34 years old, great athlete, great shape.....too young!

rzaman

Hi Mike, I am very sorry to hear about your friend. My prayers for him and his family. Indeed, life is very short. I have learned that after my father's death. That's why I always say- we should cherish whatever we have today.

MVW67:

Alright taking it easy yesterday, sitting at club having lunch and wife calls, just got off work, asking if I will check on mother-in-law? Sure no problem, run over and fix lunch for her, but she's breathing funny,(85yrs old) call wife to let her know I am taking her in to get checked at ER, meet me there. FF to later tests all good! Waiting around stretching legs outside of room, this guy walks by that I know and say "what up Butch" he replies "dude chest feels funny" his wife is following, nothing else is said, go back into room. 5 minutes later I hear the horrible scream from wife , and people running everywhere, more screams from wife, and then standing there thinking fvck this isn't good.....Then the worst scream from her echoing through the halls what do you mean he is dead!! Tough night, life is too short.... Butch was only 34 years old, great athlete, great shape.....too young!

jliu

oh man.... so sorry to hear mike. arg... too soon... way too soon

J.S.

Sorry to hear that man. You and the family have my prayers.

Vision

Ive been trying to put into word how I felt after reading that.... I can only come up with.....***........

james40

Sorry to hear about this. 34?? That's crazy. My condolences.

twistedstem

wow that is really young sorry you lost a freind life is definiteky to short

Rain

Sorry to hear this man. Too short indeed.

Toombes

My sincere condolences to you and your friends family, Mike. 34 is way too young to even begin enjoying life. I'm so sorry my friend.

MVW67

bearb

Certainly sorry for your loss. Why do we fail to act upon that which we know..unless we r so nicely reminded? I believe your post has reminded us all of what we know know, but often forget. THANKS! This version is a new one for me..i really like the extra bit that the coffee adds to the story. There is a real sad irony in the fact that i am just finishing my freshly ground Indonisian Summatra that i have french pressed....while an old childhood friend is crashing here @ my farm house while we (he) attempt to beat his $200+/day heroin addiction. I will share the mayonaise jar and coffee story with him to give him inspiration as he struggles to keep his priorities in order. Needless to say, many of my personal pebbles have certainly become sand as i continue to realize what is 'truly important.' So thanks again MVW67 for your welcomed reminder..it is incredibly timely for me! P.S. he is on hour 55 now...and sleeping now.

MVW67

bearb:

Certainly sorry for your loss. Why do we fail to act upon that which we know..unless we r so nicely reminded? I believe your post has reminded us all of what we know know, but often forget. THANKS! This version is a new one for me..i really like the extra bit that the coffee adds to the story. There is a real sad irony in the fact that i am just finishing my freshly ground Indonisian Summatra that i have french pressed....while an old childhood friend is crashing here @ my farm house while we (he) attempt to beat his $200+/day heroin addiction. I will share the mayonaise jar and coffee story with him to give him inspiration as he struggles to keep his priorities in order. Needless to say, many of my personal pebbles have certainly become sand as i continue to realize what is 'truly important.' So thanks again MVW67 for your welcomed reminder..it is incredibly timely for me! P.S. he is on hour 55 now...and sleeping now.

Good luck on your endeavours with your friend and wish you and him the very best!

bearb

MVW67:

bearb:

Certainly sorry for your loss. Why do we fail to act upon that which we know..unless we r so nicely reminded? I believe your post has reminded us all of what we know know, but often forget. THANKS! This version is a new one for me..i really like the extra bit that the coffee adds to the story. There is a real sad irony in the fact that i am just finishing my freshly ground Indonisian Summatra that i have french pressed....while an old childhood friend is crashing here @ my farm house while we (he) attempt to beat his $200+/day heroin addiction. I will share the mayonaise jar and coffee story with him to give him inspiration as he struggles to keep his priorities in order. Needless to say, many of my personal pebbles have certainly become sand as i continue to realize what is 'truly important.' So thanks again MVW67 for your welcomed reminder..it is incredibly timely for me! P.S. he is on hour 55 now...and sleeping now.

Good luck on your endeavours with your friend and wish you and him the very best!

//thanks man...i dont know why i hijacked your post...i am terribly sorry....i hardly remember typing it, til it 'pinged' with your response...i was just sitting here daydreaming i guess....perhaps i just needed to vent, tell someone, even though i have only met a few dozen cigar.com botls @ cigarfests, it is such a supportive place...your thoughts are appreciated and my thoughts r with you also....thanks again for reminding us of our pebbles and sand! and i realize my math was wrong...friday @ 7 pm to now is closer to 65 hours...but is seems today will be most challenging according to my reading on withdrawal...but i have not a clue.

MVW67

bearb:

MVW67:

bearb:

Certainly sorry for your loss. Why do we fail to act upon that which we know..unless we r so nicely reminded? I believe your post has reminded us all of what we know know, but often forget. THANKS! This version is a new one for me..i really like the extra bit that the coffee adds to the story. There is a real sad irony in the fact that i am just finishing my freshly ground Indonisian Summatra that i have french pressed....while an old childhood friend is crashing here @ my farm house while we (he) attempt to beat his $200+/day heroin addiction. I will share the mayonaise jar and coffee story with him to give him inspiration as he struggles to keep his priorities in order. Needless to say, many of my personal pebbles have certainly become sand as i continue to realize what is 'truly important.' So thanks again MVW67 for your welcomed reminder..it is incredibly timely for me! P.S. he is on hour 55 now...and sleeping now.

Good luck on your endeavours with your friend and wish you and him the very best!

//thanks man...i dont know why i hijacked your post...i am terribly sorry....i hardly remember typing it, til it 'pinged' with your response...i was just sitting here daydreaming i guess....perhaps i just needed to vent, tell someone, even though i have only met a few dozen cigar.com botls @ cigarfests, it is such a supportive place...your thoughts are appreciated and my thoughts r with you also....thanks again for reminding us of our pebbles and sand! and i realize my math was wrong...friday @ 7 pm to now is closer to 65 hours...but is seems today will be most challenging according to my reading on withdrawal...but i have not a clue.

we are all botl, this is your thread too, please continue to vent it helps:-) :-) !

MVW67

bearb:

MVW67:

bearb:

Certainly sorry for your loss. Why do we fail to act upon that which we know..unless we r so nicely reminded? I believe your post has reminded us all of what we know know, but often forget. THANKS! This version is a new one for me..i really like the extra bit that the coffee adds to the story. There is a real sad irony in the fact that i am just finishing my freshly ground Indonisian Summatra that i have french pressed....while an old childhood friend is crashing here @ my farm house while we (he) attempt to beat his $200+/day heroin addiction. I will share the mayonaise jar and coffee story with him to give him inspiration as he struggles to keep his priorities in order. Needless to say, many of my personal pebbles have certainly become sand as i continue to realize what is 'truly important.' So thanks again MVW67 for your welcomed reminder..it is incredibly timely for me! P.S. he is on hour 55 now...and sleeping now.

Good luck on your endeavours with your friend and wish you and him the very best!

//thanks man...i dont know why i hijacked your post...i am terribly sorry....i hardly remember typing it, til it 'pinged' with your response...i was just sitting here daydreaming i guess....perhaps i just needed to vent, tell someone, even though i have only met a few dozen cigar.com botls @ cigarfests, it is such a supportive place...your thoughts are appreciated and my thoughts r with you also....thanks again for reminding us of our pebbles and sand! and i realize my math was wrong...friday @ 7 pm to now is closer to 65 hours...but is seems today will be most challenging according to my reading on withdrawal...but i have not a clue.

bearb

MVW67:

bearb:

Certainly sorry for your loss. Why do we fail to act upon that which we know..unless we r so nicely reminded? I believe your post has reminded us all of what we know know, but often forget. THANKS! This version is a new one for me..i really like the extra bit that the coffee adds to the story. There is a real sad irony in the fact that i am just finishing my freshly ground Indonisian Summatra that i have french pressed....while an old childhood friend is crashing here @ my farm house while we (he) attempt to beat his $200+/day heroin addiction. I will share the mayonaise jar and coffee story with him to give him inspiration as he struggles to keep his priorities in order. Needless to say, many of my personal pebbles have certainly become sand as i continue to realize what is 'truly important.' So thanks again MVW67 for your welcomed reminder..it is incredibly timely for me! P.S. he is on hour 55 now...and sleeping now.

Good luck on your endeavours with your friend and wish you and him the very best!

//thanks man...i dont know why i hijacked your post...i am terribly sorry....i hardly remember typing it, til it 'pinged' with your response...i was just sitting here daydreaming i guess....perhaps i just needed to vent, tell someone, even though i have only met a few dozen cigar.com botls @ cigarfests, it is such a supportive place...your thoughts are appreciated and my thoughts r with you also....thanks again for reminding us of our pebbles and sand! and i realize my math was wrong...friday @ 7 pm to now is closer to 65 hours...but is seems today will be most challenging according to my reading on withdrawal...but i have not a clue.

bearb

that is weird....a repost an hour later...perhaps it is important to emphasize that i ididnt mean to distract ppl from your suffering also...but i guess it also reinforces how effective your story was for me...which is your point! so again, thanks! (wonder if this will double random post somehow also)

Rain

bearb:

that is weird....a repost an hour later...perhaps it is important to emphasize that i ididnt mean to distract ppl from your suffering also...but i guess it also reinforces how effective your story was for me...which is your point! so again, thanks! (wonder if this will double random post somehow also)

Good luck Bearb, you're doing a good thing.

The Sniper

Lasabar

jsnake

Man that is just horrible. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.