Sunday, September 30, 2018

Jonathan Jordan, Esq. Part 3


Gypsy and I arrived at the next vet check at about the 93 mile marker with no Jonathan in view. I told the veterinarian that Jonathan hadn’t caught up. He arranged a search party and left looking for him. Shortly thereafter, somehow Jonathan arrived. Again, we partnered up, completed the event, coming in first place. Looking back, I remember being worried about Jonathan and wondered what I would tell Tara about him being lost. Jonathan, I miss your humor.
About six years ago, Jonathan had radiation and drug treatment for his cancer condition. He lost a lot of weight that never came back. That treatment was just awful. I remember visiting him during recovery, as we went out for a trail run. With his cancer in remission, I looked forward to our phone conversations and visits. He was the type of friend that asked how you were feeling; a person you would confide in and expect his utmost attention and feedback. With open communication, it’s easy to develop that special loving bond between males. There was only one Jonathan. I miss you and am angry that you passed. However, Jonathan, you are alive in my mind, and I have so many fond memories of you, dear friend.
PS
 Jonathan, all you had to do was tell me that you did not want to run next year’s 50 K. Okay, I’ll run it with Ethan and Elijah

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