Brief Encounters

Thistle along a country road, close to the ranch.

Today I took Ryan's truck to have the oil changed, as I spoke with the young man doing the paperwork he revealed to me that he had recently been playing football and broke a bone.  It turns out it was a form of bone cancer that had been lurking.  He was pleasant and said it was OK, just like Ryan would have said. I gave him a hug.  I'm sure it was no coincidence we met.  I found comfort in our brief encounter and hopefully he can say the same.  The days continue to roll by even if I would like them to stop for brief periods.  I'm still doing OK and I'm being productive.  I'm hopeful for a peaceful weekend, with lots of happy memories swirling in my mind. Lets all try and spread joy this weekend, it sure beats the alternitive.