PAUL KWIKIRIZA: Final Reflections

Looking back over the life of my departed friend, you could as well say i have mixed reactions. The day a friend told me Paul had passed, it was a hard pill to swallow. Looks like the whole world came to a stand still and there i was- almost motionless. "It surely couldn't be", i told myself. I wished it could be false but truth and reality always have a way of asserting themselves. You never run away from them and take a hiding. Somehow it dawned on me i had to learn to live in a Paul-less world. At the same time i felt Paul had had to endure alot of Pain- unbearable pain i should say, and maybe God had decided to relieve him of it. Just like everyone else who has known him, i had all these questions running through my mind. And the biggest one was why should such a brilliant fellow die at such a tender age?? He was full of potential and you it didn't take you long to realize he was destined for great things. But there he was on that Wednesday evening April 30 lying quietly in that grave. Gone.Really.

I believe Paul still lives with us in the legacy he left behind. He certainly accomplished his alloted work here on earth. So according to God, he had no business here any longer! I'm convinced he is in a much better place. I remember vividly a comment made by one of my friends on learning of Paul's death. She said, "...at least he lived his life straight". Interesting. One of the many lessons i learned throughout this entire experience is to live my life wisely as if it's my very last. Do you think you have more of a right to live than Paul had? No you don't and neither do i. So every morning you wake up alive,don't ever take it for granted.Appreciate all those around you given the opportunity because today could be the last day you could let them know you love them.

Adieu my friend.