I have a dear friend that has cancer. He has been fighting it for several months. My wife has kept asking me if I have called him. “Tomorrow” I have been telling her. I went back and saw him a couple of months ago and he was doing pretty good so I figured tomorrow would be fine.
Last night I got a message that my friend wasn’t doing very good. My wife said make sure you call. I said I promise “Tomorrow”. Well tomorrow is today and I can’t call him because I just got a call that he passed away.
Because I kept putting it off I am not going to hear my friend’s voice again or let him know what an impact he had on my life and how much I loved him one more time.
Sometimes procrastination can really hurt. What are you waiting to do “Tomorrow” that you really should be doing today?
I am going to miss Denny. He was a good man who taught me many life lessons and has even continued to do so in his passing. Thank you for enriching my life and all those who have had the chance to know you. You will be missed. I love you.
#1 by rae - December 1st, 2009 at 19:19
Sorry for your loss.
#2 by Susan - December 5th, 2009 at 11:49
Matt,
I am so sorry about your friend.The time in our life passes quickly and embracing those who have loved and mentored us is so important. Don’t beat yourself up over it but take the lesson into the rest of your life.
God Bless
#3 by Ross - December 17th, 2009 at 11:46
Pay it forward from this point on. Nothing you can do to change what has happened but there are runs and other fundraisers you can get involved with in his honor.
I’ve been there and done that. It’s a hard thing to deal with but the trick is taking someone’s mind off of where they are and transporting them out of the room via good conversation.
I’m sure Denny knew you cared either way. Be well amigo.
#4 by Christina - December 19th, 2009 at 16:58
Matt,
I lost my brother to an illness, it was sudden. I hadn’t spoken to him in a great while due to procrastination. I felt really guilty and sad about it but i know that eventhough we are appart physically, spiritually he is in my heart. I believe that the ones who go before us know what we are feeling. Keep your head up and you can always talk to him in your thoughts and prayers. I’ll pray for you to come to that pointe. And i just saw you in the World Championship Triathalon and you did great…keep up the great work
#5 by Mark - December 23rd, 2009 at 08:19
Matt – Strong message! I needed it today – actually my son needs it today, so I passed it on to him.
#6 by Reilly Morris - December 23rd, 2009 at 09:32
While I am sure it brings little relief Matt, I think all of us take life for granted- that tomorrow is as good a day to call family, to email a relative or to take a that friend for coffee you have been meaning to do for so long. I lost my father-in-law about a year ago and after his death realized that I was taking the people in my life and the time I have with them for granted. I started sending emails to them, randomly as it came upon me to do so, just to let them know I cared about them and how important they are in my life. The response was suprising to say the least.