In my belief, my best friend passed away one year ago today or tomorrow since this was the very last day anyone saw him out in public until we heard the news of his death on the 15th of January.
One year ago today, I saw a good friend of mine one last time. Although, in my mind, we would see each other the next day. Maybe we would’ve possibly talked on the phone later on in the night. We even had plans for future events for the New Year of 2015. However, God had other plans for him, plans that even I nor anyone couldn't foresee.
In my belief, on the night of January 12th, 2015 or in the early hours of January 13th, 2015, God offered to take my friend’s hand invited him back “home” for He did not want to see my friend suffer anymore. This place was somewhere my friend was always awaiting to be since his father was there. Somebody he cherished and missed very much for the past few years. I’m sure he thought of all his loved ones still on earth and asked God, “Will they be alright without me here?” God probably reassured him that we would all be fine without him and that he could always be there to guide, care, and protect all of us. Without hesitation, I know my friend instantly grabbed God’s hand, for my friend cared for all of those who cared for him. Although, we didn’t want to believe it was his time to go, it truly was.
This good friend of mine was Bob or “Bobby” Hutchison. Despite if our friendship was short lived, it was the kind of friendship to last forever. It’s been a crazy year without him, full of both happy yet sad tears. Not one day goes by where I don’t think of him. However, ever since he passed I have not felt alone one bit. Ever since the first “sign” he sent me (a red tail hawk), he has sent me many other “signs” to show me that he will always be there to protect me. Just like he promised me when he was alive. Almost on a daily basis, I feel his presence, and it’s the most comforting feeling whenever I’m missing him most. He was such a great, funny, and caring guy.
Miss you and love you Bob, until we meet again, my dear friend.
-Jana :) <3