It was two years ago that Randy Keith passed away, leaving a huge hole in the hearts of everyone who knew him…because to know him truly was to love him.
I loved him enough to be married to him for seven years, during which time we accomplished a lot of good things together — especially in helping one another establish our musical careers (Randy played double bass).
But the time came to separate and eventually divorce; in retrospect it’s clear that the reason was so we could each meet the permanent loves of our lives — Randy met Elizabeth a few of years after we separated and they married in 1998 (I had to wait a while longer for Ramesha).
Love you forever, Randy!
I still think of him a lot. Usually when I go to an orchestra where I used to see him, and I realize he’s not there and I was kind of looking for him. Not really consciously, but just expecting to see him…and then remembering that he’s not here anymore.
He left a big hole. Or maybe not; maybe the reason I keep thinking of him is because he IS still here, in spirit.
Thanks for sharing these beautiful thoughts, Valerie. I agree that he’s still with us in spirit. Love to you!