So I have this very dear friend. I have known her for about 25 years. We dated for a good while too. I love her dearly. She got married about a year ago. Her grandmother passed away this summer, her father is in poor health as well. She's pretty much been the caregiver for her family most of her life. She was the happiest I have seen her in a long time after she was married. They had lots in common and were always together and enjoying each others' company. This was a pleasant change for her as she has had terrible luck with men all her life. Including me. But all seemed well, it looked like she had finally gotten a break and her life was on track.
This afternoon I get a phone call. Last night her husband took a gun and put it under his chin, pulled the trigger and took his life. She was in the next room. So what do you say? There is no way to comfort her. Not right now anyway. I went over after work and we just hugged for a while. I asked if she needed anything and she said she didn't know. It's obvious she's very traumatized. So folks, talk to your friends as often as possible. Love them all. Tell them so. You just never know. The visitation is Saturday, funeral Sunday. I just hope I can hold it together.