I just received an email today from some close friends of mine inviting me to their family blog. It's been so long since I've spent time with them or even had a chance to call them that I jumped right over to check out the photos and family updates. Their kids are so big and time is slipping by so fast and my heart ached for not having made more time to visit and keep in touch with these people. I was the best man at Jeff's wedding to Kim and yet I barely get to see them.

And they aren't the only ones... I have so many friends Kevin and Dani, Eric and Jen, Brady and Jen, Mark, Eric, Mason and Jen, Greg and Lori, Brett and Kara, Mike and Carin... if I've missed anyone forgive me, I've had the flu for two days straight now and I'm not thinking so clearly. So much life gets in the way and I forget to really try hard to make time for these people who are so important to me. Every year I vow to be a better friend like I was back in the day. Better at keeping in touch, better at visiting. Health problems creep in, new jobs, odd hours. It all is so sad because the really important things in life are our friends and family.

It gets tough most days just dealing with health problems and a new full-time job that works me more hours than I can deal with. But not a day goes by I don't think about these people who have always been such a big part of my life and pray that they are happy and well and that I miss you all. So to all of you who might stumble upon my blog and read my rantings... forgive this prodigal friend. My lack of contact does not reflect my love and caring for you all. I hope soon we can all get together once again and catch up on everyones lives and have the chance to at least spend a few hours together in this hectic life we live each day.

My best to all of you and to Jeff and Kim... wonderful blog. I will be watching it closely and hopefully keeping in touch more often at least through email. If any of you have blogs I don't know about please email me and let me know so I can keep up with you all.

Jeremy Out...