And so he called me

[susandennis]

And we had a nice chat. It was fine. He sounds so old. He's 80 but still. He has his surgery on Monday. He's well aware that things 'may go south' but 'what happens happens'. I'm glad I didn't dodge talking to him. I think it made him feel a little better. At least I hope so.

Comments

[becomingkate.livejournal.com]

Oh, I didn't see this post before I commented on the other one. Glad you had a nice chat.

[opakele.livejournal.com]

It did. Whether he is looking at this realistically or is in denial, in times like his, you appreciate people reaching out.

[timbear.livejournal.com]

There have been a few people who were important to me years ago who I lost touch with and then subsequently found out had passed away. I kind of wish I'd been able to reconnect towards the end in order to metaphorically say goodbye to them. They may not have been part of my current life, but they were a part of what made me who I am.

Does that make any kind of sense? It sounds selfish reading it back, but that's not how I mean it.

[susandennis]

Makes total sense and not selfish at all. Quite the opposite.