They may fear the worst has happened.

Sometimes you get so busy that you don't even have the time to talk to those around you that you love. It may seem like it has only been a week or two, yet at times there are months that go by. Recently a dear friend had tried for months to get in touch with me. She began to grieve as she feared that I had passed away and someone forgot to tell her. She couldn't imagine any other reason that I wouldn't have contacted her back by now. Later as I read some of the messages she had left me I realized that she was honestly grieving my death. I felt horrible to have put her through that. I realize now that those that I truly love are far more important than the things that were keeping me so busy. Please remember to slow down and make time for those you love because you love them.