In the past month I've had two friends who have lost a parent. During my conversations with them, I felt my words were so much less then they should have been. I wished for words that conveyed how hurt I was for them.. There really are no words fit to comfort someone at a time like that.
After hearing the news, I hung up the phone and continued about my day with a heavy heart. At different times during the following days I thought about how devastated my friends were and what they must feel... There have been situations in my life where I have been given crushing news. I remember a feeling of the world spinning on around me and my life at a stand still.
I thought of my friends, having to do the things we all do, get gas, go to the bank, shower and eat. It must be difficult to do just about anything. I hope there are parts of the day that pass that are calming and comforting... This (my blog post) along with the other things we do (offering help, sending food and flowers) to comfort those we love feels hollow.
Tonights blog is maybe more for me, to express that I do feel we all are connected and I didn't want this time to pass without acknowledging their loss... The helpless feeling I have right now is something I hope will serve me later. At a time when I'm in need, I will have the knowledge that there are people around waiting to help.