Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Life Cycle Events - For Better and For Worst
I know that myself and maybe 5 other people read these posts, so my long sabbatical from writing is missed by next to no one.
Now, the last time I wrote I was 5 days out from my son's bar mitzvah. So I shall write a quick synopsis.
Friday - Dinner was good, and not as expensive as I was afraid. My uncle got into town on Thursday and immediately fell and hurt his ankle. OK, it was funny after the fact. Jacob did his prayers during the evening service well, like that's a huge surprise. Oneg was delish, at least I heard because I was so busy talking to people I didn't get anything to eat.
Saturday - Simply put, it was the perfect day. Jacob was perfect (well, except for the Evelyn Woods speed speaking D'var Torah). Tracey didn't cry during her speech, and I didn't mumble during my speech. Lunch was great. The party was perfect. And then there was sleep.
Sunday - Brunch was good, food delish. Family was great. And then there was rest.
All in all, the greatest BM in the history of the Jewish faith.
But, there's always a but. Life has this very strange way of throwing curve balls. Big ass nasty curve balls. Yesterday, Bert Blyleven showed up in our lives. The only good news was another family was up to bat, though they are still on our team.
A young man who babysat our boys, who was a good young man, who was on his way to an amazingly bright future was killed while driving from his intern gig to his high school. His car either drifted, swerved, or otherwise ventured into the opposite lane that he was traveling in and went head-to-head with a pick-up truck.
When we were called with the news, the shock to our system was indescribable. He was not our child, but he was a part of our community. His family is made up of wonderful people.
We can not do anything to bring Sam Eisen back, it is just not possible. But we can work to keep his memory alive and meaningful. That I can and will do. And we can give our love and support to his family. That we will do too.
Birth, growing, milestones, death. They are the life cycle. In 10 days, we experience the best and the worst of these.
Now, the last time I wrote I was 5 days out from my son's bar mitzvah. So I shall write a quick synopsis.
Friday - Dinner was good, and not as expensive as I was afraid. My uncle got into town on Thursday and immediately fell and hurt his ankle. OK, it was funny after the fact. Jacob did his prayers during the evening service well, like that's a huge surprise. Oneg was delish, at least I heard because I was so busy talking to people I didn't get anything to eat.
Saturday - Simply put, it was the perfect day. Jacob was perfect (well, except for the Evelyn Woods speed speaking D'var Torah). Tracey didn't cry during her speech, and I didn't mumble during my speech. Lunch was great. The party was perfect. And then there was sleep.
Sunday - Brunch was good, food delish. Family was great. And then there was rest.
All in all, the greatest BM in the history of the Jewish faith.
But, there's always a but. Life has this very strange way of throwing curve balls. Big ass nasty curve balls. Yesterday, Bert Blyleven showed up in our lives. The only good news was another family was up to bat, though they are still on our team.
A young man who babysat our boys, who was a good young man, who was on his way to an amazingly bright future was killed while driving from his intern gig to his high school. His car either drifted, swerved, or otherwise ventured into the opposite lane that he was traveling in and went head-to-head with a pick-up truck.
When we were called with the news, the shock to our system was indescribable. He was not our child, but he was a part of our community. His family is made up of wonderful people.
We can not do anything to bring Sam Eisen back, it is just not possible. But we can work to keep his memory alive and meaningful. That I can and will do. And we can give our love and support to his family. That we will do too.
Birth, growing, milestones, death. They are the life cycle. In 10 days, we experience the best and the worst of these.
# posted by Kevin @ 9:16 PM 
