Today's post was going to focus on my thoughts about ERP systems, but I feel compelled to take a different course.
When I woke up this morning, I had no idea what the day had in store for me. I started it like any other and went on about my business. While at work, my grandmother called but I didn't answer because I was in the midst of something I perceived to be of more importance. She left a message, which I didn't check until now.
In a quavering voice, she told me that my Uncle passed away. A short time ago, he suffered a freak accident while working on a construction site, which paralyzed him from the neck down. I planned to see him and my family Father's Day weekend, but got sick instead. Today, he succumbed to his injuries and took his last breathe.
Even though, I haven't seen him much over the years, every time we were together we had a blast! He was easy like Sunday morning, loved life, joked around with everyone he came in contact with, and was very suave. For those reasons, he affectionately earned the nickname "Cat Man", which is the southern version of "Rico Suave". He survived Iraq, yet wanted to go back for a second tour. The family pleaded for him to stay, but he was headstrong (like the rest of us) and started making plans to return. Who would have thought his life would have been taken in a manner other than war?
My heart is riddled with grief and I'm not sure I have the strength to sit through class tonight, yet alone get through the weekend. The funeral is Saturday in Mississippi, but I still have to: study for my Operations Mgmt midterm and write a research paper and case for this class. Somehow I'll have to put on my cape and power through this weekend, deflecting all emotions that come to impede my progress.
Today, was a reminder that no man knows the day or hour so we must live life to the fullest and seize every precious moment.
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