"It's not what I have been through that defines me, it's how I got through it. Now for trying to sneak out of this hospital room!!!! LOL!!!"
Chris Barfield
I knew Chris from high school and twenty years later met Chris again through Face Book. When I signed up, I believe that Chris was one of the first to friend me. We messaged each other back and forth, poked one another, sent each other hearts and flowers and all sorts of gifts. He made me feel right at home amongst the strangeness and newness of this social web network.
He'd asked me how long it been since I'd been on the Coast, years I told him. He encouraged me to make a visit, soon I said. One day Chris wanted to hear my voice, so we spoke to each other on the phone. He had a very sweet voice, pleasant and I enjoyed conversing with him. Over time, I came to know Chris even more. He posted countless music videos, supported causes, such as breast cancer and our military. He was a HUGE saints fan, and I'm sure he enjoyed this season. I came to learn that Chris had a wonderful sense of humor and could be counted on to brighten up your day.
I stopped seeing the usual posts from Chris and began to wonder what had happened. I noticed that he got engaged and thought that the relationship was keeping him busy. Then I noticed a few people posting get well wishes for Chris, and then I knew something was terribly wrong. I logged in today, to find that this lovely man has died, today at 3PM. He left us with this final song. Thank you, Chris.
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Thanks for the memories! And you are right, He was such a great guy! I, too, Graduated with Chris and had lost touch to be re-connected through facebook. God has chosen to take a Good One from us, we will see him again some day.
Okay, that is the saddest thing I've read in awhile. Have you learned what Chris succumbed to? Ever since all this re-connecting to people from long ago started happening, via Facebook, I have been unsettled more than once by a sudden disappearance, wondering if something dire happened. And then they reappear.
No, I don't know what took him, but from reading the posts it seemed like he'd been in the hospital for a little while. It was the first time experiencing something like that on Face Book, and you're right it was unsettling.
Who says over 40 is over the hill? I enjoy listening to great music from all decades and genres, walking hand in hand with the one I love and nurturing the two smartest funnest kids ever! Although I'm not a native of West Texas, I've been here long enough to know the drill. HOT, WINDY and DESOLATE! So, that's why you'll find me and the kids heading out to some of our favorite hangs out...these places would include mild temperatures, mild winds and lush landscapes! I stick around because one day I'm hoping the Permian Basin will be underwater once again, and then I'll have beach front property! :D
"It's not what I have been through that defines me, it's how I got through it. Now for trying to sneak out of this hospital room!!!! LOL!!!"
He'd asked me how long it been since I'd been on the Coast, years I told him. He encouraged me to make a visit, soon I said. One day Chris wanted to hear my voice, so we spoke to each other on the phone. He had a very sweet voice, pleasant and I enjoyed conversing with him. Over time, I came to know Chris even more. He posted countless music videos, supported causes, such as breast cancer and our military. He was a HUGE saints fan, and I'm sure he enjoyed this season. I came to learn that Chris had a wonderful sense of humor and could be counted on to brighten up your day.
I stopped seeing the usual posts from Chris and began to wonder what had happened. I noticed that he got engaged and thought that the relationship was keeping him busy. Then I noticed a few people posting get well wishes for Chris, and then I knew something was terribly wrong. I logged in today, to find that this lovely man has died, today at 3PM. He left us with this final song. Thank you, Chris. 
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Thanks for the memories! And you are right, He was such a great guy! I, too, Graduated with Chris and had lost touch to be re-connected through facebook. God has chosen to take a Good One from us, we will see him again some day.
Dear Anon,
I'm so glad that I could post these memories and participate in some small way of saying goodbye. I know that he'll be missed.
I'm so sorry for your loss. You have made a very special tribute for him.
Thank you, Sharon.
Okay, that is the saddest thing I've read in awhile. Have you learned what Chris succumbed to? Ever since all this re-connecting to people from long ago started happening, via Facebook, I have been unsettled more than once by a sudden disappearance, wondering if something dire happened. And then they reappear.
No, I don't know what took him, but from reading the posts it seemed like he'd been in the hospital for a little while. It was the first time experiencing something like that on Face Book, and you're right it was unsettling.
Sorry to read of your loss. It is so much sadder to lose one of the good ones. My condolences to you and his family.
Thank you, he was a superb person :)
quite interesting post. I would love to follow you on twitter.
hello
Just saying hello while I read through the posts
hopefully this is just what im looking for looks like i have a lot to read.
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