I am really quite fortunate in that I have few really severe health problems.  I have diabetes, which is the most serious ailment, and then some aches and pains type problems.  For a person who has been overweight for many years I consider myself very lucky not to have already departed to a better place,  but no, I am still running around.  I rarely think of my age because I feel many years younger than my age.  I remain inquisitive, and I am as active as I can be.  I think the lord on a regular basis for my good fortune.

My first notice on Facebook this morning was a notice concerning the death of our fellow classmate, Bill Wigley.  Although he did not live in Pecos for long, he was one who I considered a friend.  Bill was very intelligent and finished very high in the class rankings at graduation.  After leaving for college it is my information that he attained a master’s degree and spent much of his professional life in China, the far East and south America. I wish I had reconnected with him sooner and knew more about his life.

It bums me out when I find that one of us has succumbed.  It makes me realize that life is fragile and we should all be living life to its fullest everyday.  I think about mortality.  I wish I didn’t do that.

Gary