April 1st, Postlude

As I stated in my post about being back home, I was fortunate enough to see some former high school classmates while out at Jamie's. J.R., Dan and Zac.

Seeing them was awesome. Being around people back home, many of whom I've known for much of my life, was such a great feeling considering lately I've only been around people who are just meeting me and getting to know me for the first time. It gave me a sense of "home". 

When I first saw J.R. I immediately began to wonder how he was doing. To my surprise, as soon as we made eye contact, he came over to me to say hello. What he then said shocked and humbled me. He had read my blog post from April 1st. When later Dan showed up, he made a similar motion. They thanked me for what I wrote. I politely replied with a bashful "your welcome" and "thank you". 

But I want it to be known that I deserve no thanks. 

It is Adam. It is who he was as a person, and it is who he is now, in spirit and remembrance. 

A life lived too short, and perhaps misunderstood...?  I don't know. Maybe no one does. What I do know is that Adam was, and is still, cherished by many and loved by more. 

Adam's sister, Michelle, came across the April 1st post and replied with a comment. I had no idea that her comment was made on it, as it was made well after the initial post. J.R and Dan also commented. If I hadn't chatted with J.R. that night at Jamie's, who knows how long it would have taken me to see that people were responding to that post. One of Michelle's comments directs me here. I encourage people who knew Adam to check out that link, and if so compelled, jot down your thoughts. I'm sure it probably means a good deal to the loved ones, family and friends, who know Adam. 

Michelle, if it's ok with you, I'd like to add that link to my list of links on my blog. If/when you read this, please let me know your thoughts.

Respectfully,

Carolyn