I graduated from college ten years ago last Tuesday. I was 31 graduating. My class wasn't big. Within our class there was a group of five of us, all very different but yet with lots in common. We minded each other, guided each other, encouraged, supported, cajoled each other for four years. We ate lunch, went for coffee, had debates, took notes for each other if someone missed class. It was a wonderful wonderful experience and summed up for me the rich experience of being a full time student, as a Mature student.
We all moved on and live in different cities etc. we kept up some contact but lost contact as we all got jobs. However, we linked in for key times, holidays, weddings, having kids, bereavements etc
On September 16th it was ten years since we graduated. A bittersweet day for me as it marks one of my greatest achievements and also marks the day a loved one took ill unexpectedly, and died shortly after. She died far far too young so this time of year brings a melancholy as it is.
So I was devastated yesterday morning to get a call from one of my college 'team' to say that one of our dearest pals had died. It was completely unexpected and he had not been ill. Just sudden instant illness. How absolutely unjust and devastating. The remaining four of us spent the rest of the day and today linking in with each other, texting and long calls. The connection, the friendship instantly rekindled.
Alas our dear pal is gone, far far too soon. So farewell wonderful man. I will remember you for your intelligence, your insight, your awareness, your smile, your strength and your vulnerability . I remember your wicked wicked sense of humour, your laugh when a chuckle overtook you and stifled the end of your sentence.
Cheerio for now lovely man, see you on the other side💕💕💕💕💕💕
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