Life has a peculiar way of functioning
It places us in situations that shape our journey
It introduces us to people that influence our being
It ensures that we are exposed to the harsh realities as well as the dreamlike fantasies
Life is often misunderstood
It is mistaken as a destination when it should be referenced as a journey
It makes us forget about the impact of each experience
It instead makes us focus on the end result
Life becomes a fragment of time
It is measured by minutes, hours and days
It is referenced by years and timelines
Instead of by each occurrence and lesson
Life is not patient
It blinds us as we speed through each day, looking only to the next
It will not wait for us to appreciate it
It forces us to realize this too late
Life becomes appreciated when there is less and less of it to enjoy
Life should be a collection of defining moments
Life should be a celebration of experience
Life should be an appreciation of this blessing that we have been given
My dearest uncle Eli: you will be incredibly missed. You were taken from us too soon. It is not fair.
Please know that you were surrounded by people who loved you and who will continue to love you. You were an inspiration to us all and will forever have an impact on each of us.
Love you and already miss you.
