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In Remembrance

There are times in my life when I realize how fragile life is. This spirit, this soul, could leave my body at any time. When I least expect it.

A few days ago, a terrible tragedy happened overnight in Miami. A condominium in Surfside collapsed while the people were sleeping. I can’t stop thinking of Francis, Ricky, and Maituca…my three friends that are still amongst the missing. My heart scrunches for everyone that lost their lives and especially for their loved ones. I can’t imagine their sorrow.

I now regret not having had that outing with Francis. We said we would…but we never did follow through. I looked to see my last communication with her. It was prior to the pandemic and I sent her this:

She was going through a moment in life and I thought she could use the message. I remember that she actually called me to thank me. She was that kind of person. I know that she did heed the message. She was at peace and had lots of friends. A good life. It makes me happy to know that.

Ricky and Maituca Rovirosa have just always been there. I remember Ricky walking the halls of St Brendan High School. He was one year ahead of me and we were always in the same social group. I particularly remember dancing Disco with him to the song “Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel”. He was a good dancer! and yes… it was the late 70’s. I think that’s how I will remember him. Dancing.

These are the times that wake us up and remind us that life is shorter than we may think. It reminds us that we must live fully in the NOW. Live, laugh, and love like there is no tomorrow because it is only in our imagination anyways.

I salut you Francis, Ricky, and Maituca for a life well lived. For having left a wonderful legacy. For having made this world a better place. You will be remembered with love 💕