Good Bye, My Friend

Sorry, life has gotten in the way of my blogging this week.  Sadly, a very dear friend passed away last week and my husband and I drove down to Los Angeles for his funeral.  Our friend was Carl Belfor, a man of so many talents and fine attributes that this post would go on until next week if I were to list them all.  One of his many skills was as a painter, and I am a very lucky woman to have one of his works.

Whether or not you believe in an afterlife, this is what I think about our friend:  He lived his life fully, mentored many people, was adored by hundreds of friends and colleagues, and never had a day where he didn't make others howl with laughter due to his amazing sense of humor.  He gave to others far more than he took.  He loved one and all with an open heart and he was loved back by all of us.  What else could you ask for?  You will be missed Carl.  You were taken from us way too soon.

Comments

[Susan Ramey Cleveland]

Carl sounds like a wonderful man. And since I do believe, I think everything that made him so wonderful here on earth lives on with him where he is now. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend, Nicole. May the good memories bring you comfort. I love his painting.

[Cara]

I'm so sorry for you loss.

[pam]

So sorry for the loss of your friend.

[Beth]

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your good friend.

[Julia]

He sounds like someone I would have loved to have known. I am sure that he left your lives richer just for knowing him. I am sorry for your loss.

[Mary Wood]

Sorry for your loss .He sounds like the best kind of friend to have.RIP Carl.

Hugs Mary.

[mar]

So sorry for you loss. Memories are sweet to hold on to.

[Ailsa]

Condolences!

[Sharon]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's never easy when a loved one passes away. But we all have great memories of that person. That painting is beautiful. Your lucky to have that.
Hugs