Thanks everyone. It helps that you all understand how this is - I'm sure many of us thought it could happen to us.

I'm not sure if my friend has a church right now but I do and can and will suggest it. Some of the funeral homes do have excellent bereavement counsellors though and that can help in a different way as well.

When we spoke today - she sounds ok, but very much in shock. Our mutual friend (we've all been together since toddlers or so) was with her. So that made me feel so much better. I know I won't feel ok until and can be with her.

Barb