06/10/2026
Good [morning/afternoon/evening] to our extended Journeyman Family,
Today, I want to share something that touches every one of our lives. I’m speaking of the importance of valuing people while they are still with us, and the lasting impact of friendship and shared memories.
At Journeyman we are fortunate to have a constant stream of interactions with seacoast families that have provided us with great memories. For many years, we at Journeyman were fortunate one of them was Alex J. Price.
Too often, we wait until someone is gone to express how much they meant to us. We gather at memorials and celebrations of life, sharing stories, tears, and tributes. We speak about their kindness, their generosity, their laughter, their passion, the difference they made in our lives and the great memories they provided us with. While these words and experiences are meaningful, we must ask ourselves: how much more powerful would it have been if those people had heard those words while they were still here?
Life is unpredictable and precious. None of us knows how much time we have with the people we love or are simply social with. That is why it is so important to make our appreciation known today, not someday. A simple phone call, a heartfelt message, a visit, or even a few sincere words can mean more than we realize. People do not need grand gestures to feel valued. Often, they simply need to know that they matter.
Friendships are among life's greatest gifts. True friends stand beside us during our victories and our struggles. They celebrate our successes, encourage us when we fail, and remind us of who we are when we lose our way. Over the years, friendships become woven into the fabric of our lives. They shape our experiences, influence our growth, form our future decisions and provide comfort during difficult times.
The beauty of friendship is not measured by how often we see one another, but by the strength of the bond that remains despite time and distance. Some friends may move away, pursue different paths, or enter new chapters of life, yet the memories we share continue to connect us. A single conversation can bring back years of laughter, adventure, and even sadness.
Memories are powerful treasures. They are the moments that stay with us long after the days themselves have passed. They remind us of road trips, victories, defeats, celebrations, quiet conversations and inside jokes, challenges overcome together, and countless moments that seemed ordinary at the time but became extraordinary in hindsight.
As we create these memories, we should remember that they are built through presence. In a world filled with distractions, one of the greatest gifts we can offer another person is our attention. When we truly listen, spend time together, and show genuine care, we create moments that will be remembered for years to come.
So let us make a conscious effort to appreciate the people in our lives while we still can. Let us tell our friends that we value them. Let us thank our family members for their love and support. Let us reach out more often and make time for the relationships that matter most.
At the end of our lives, we are unlikely to remember how many emails we sent, how many possessions we accumulated, or how busy we were. We will remember the people who walked beside us, the friendships that enriched our journey, and the memories that filled our mind with joy when recalled.
The greatest tribute we can give those we love is not merely to remember them when they are gone, but to cherish them while they are here. By doing so, we create a legacy of kindness, gratitude, and connection that will live on through the memories we share and the lives we touch.
To the Price Family – Thank you for sharing Alex with us!
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