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Remembering Mikey
Every now and then, something happens to put your life in perspective. It can be something small, like seeing someone less fortunate than you to make you thankful for your life. It can also be something major, like losing a loved one.
Jennifer Perillo, of In Jennie’s Kitchen, recently lost her husband, Mikey, to a sudden heart attack. On her website, she posted a heartbreakingly sweet video of him dancing with their young daughter entitled, “One Last Dance.” (Warning: you WILL tear up!) She then followed it with a touching entry of how her fellow bakers could do something to honor him: making a peanut butter pie.
Unfortunately, the news of Mikey’s passing didn’t reach me until late last night. I really wish I would have known before Friday, so that I could have made his peanut butter pie and shared it with someone.
Things like this…I wish I knew why they happened. A few weeks ago, a high school friend died at age 36 from melanoma. It’s been almost 10 years since my best friend passed away for reasons unknown at age 26. So young. I don’t know how old Mikey was, but I do know that it was too soon. My heart aches for his wife, his children, his family and friends. Gone in an instant…how do you ever stay grateful for the things and the people you have in your life before you realize it’s too late?
I know it won’t be Friday, but I promise to make that pie and share it.
For Mikey.
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