at my age, I've seen a lot of friends / family fall by the way side, everyday I can walk, see, hear, laugh and love is true gift, I reminded of our mortality often, the latest reminder is a dear friend from HS, suffering a terrible death by brain cancer, this person is just so smart and such a genuine soul, it makes me take pause and be grateful for the minutes I have left. The days I can walk this earth, without that hideous condition reminding me of how it was....