Jul 2ndLife and Death

As far as I am aware, the first of my peers just passed away.  A fraternity brother of mine just lost his wife, who was pregnant with his second child.  The child is in intensive care.  I knew both of them from school, but I was not particularly close to either of them.  I was impressed by the way their friends and family came together to support my fraternity brother, but it still makes one think.  First, I think it gives one perspective.  I can’t even begin to imagine how hard it will be for my fraternity brother to raise a child and a newborn essentially on his own.  Second, it reminds us that our time here is short, and that we need to be diligent to make the most of it.  I hope this tragedy reinvigorates your sense of urgency, so that you take advantage of as many opportunities as possible.