Yesterday I awoke to the sound of the alarm clock – 6am
As customary for a Sunday…..time for church.
Wondering what the day would bring, thankful for
Being able to participate in this thing called life.
Sunday’s after church ritual – breakfast, lazy day,
Perhaps a little running, maybe watch some tennis, play
a little scrabble,
but definitely a least two naps in my future….
Sunday, that day of rest – that day when the world
Pauses from the hustle and bustle of a busy week and
Frantic Saturdays.
I’m thankful
Suddenly there was an interruption. My phone dinging, letting me
Know I had a message.
Looking down at my phone I saw the most unbelievable
message. I blinked to clear my vision not believing what was
on the screen……… ”KOBE BRYANT KILLED IN HELICOPTER CRASH”
Frantically searching every social media thread, switching
From channel to channel on the TV thinking there must
Be some mistake – can’t be true – and then the confirmation
Comes – Kobe is indeed gone
Can’t process that information yet, I rote prepare for
Work….the hours pass and once again Monday morning finds me
Fighting traffic on the beltway.
Going into work I look around and everything appears
The same. My mind screams
How can you walk around normally don’t you realize
That Kobe is dead – GONE – never to come this way again.
I want to grab someone and say THIS IS NOT NORMAL
KOBE IS GONE!!!! Stop the world, I want to get off
Kobe, larger than life, Kobe who spent his short life
Defying all odds
Fighting with myself to be thankful, to count my blessings
Yet feeling the weight
Of sorrow for not just Kobe’s wife and remaining children but for
All the dreams that will never be fulfilled, for all the new memories
That will never be made…..
For all those that perished that early Sunday morning as they
Took to the skies. GAME OVER,
LIFE CANCELED!!!
Color my world numb
7 Responses
Truly devastating indeed. Rest in Peace Bean & GiGi.
Kobe Bryant was one of best basketball players on the planet. I and many others feel that he left this world far too early. God must have a greater plan for him. I’ll keep that thought in mind while the hole in my heart mends.
I’m still in shock myself, I feel like I lost a close friend. As an empath I’m honestly emotionally drained and my mind is going in circles trying to wrap my mind on how this could happen. I always feel like we’re constantly reminded that life can be taken away so suddenly and we should really enjoy more moments with loved ones. Nicely written as always!
A truly horrific change. I will keep Kobe’s family and the other families that were involved in this tragedy in much prayer.
I was truly devastated to hear the news. So young and gone too soon. My heart hurts for all of the families affected by this tragedy. Well written Jeannette.
Thanks for putting our feelings into words. Still hard to digest. Love your families.
J-
I read this when you initially posted it but had to work through all the layers of grief that it invoked in me to be able to speak on your fabulous words.
Kudos my friend. You spoke a word for many.
A