I have spoken with Paul, Devony, and Wulfie on the phone.
It is really hard to find words for how sorry I am. Or I guess the Brokie way to say it is "I sure am sorry/We was good friends."
I have such good memories of Rich. He loved his daughter so much, and he was making a good life for himself - maybe one of the only one of us to have an actual little
cow and calf horse operation. And he rodeoed some too.
I keep thinking about how we get together for our gatherings and share laughter and tears and our love for one another.
But Annie Proulx was spot on - we go back to our separate and difficult lives - those times between halcyon moments - and while there ANYTHING can happen.
Life is too short and Rich too young.
Bless your family, Rich. I hope we're able to stay in touch with them and that they know what you mean to us.
P.S. Paul - thank you for the banner - that's a terrific picture you found.
I love you all.
I saw those FB posts too...and Chuck - that just breaks my heart that Gene will get that package. But I am so happy that you spoke with them last night.
That's a good thing.