Please pray for a dear friend of mine whose 16 year old son died Monday. He is in Oregon and I know I can't get there for him but maybe with enough prayers he will feel enough support to get through tomorrow. I don't know exactly what happened but I know he took his own life.
I just found out via the alt. I can only imagine the grief he is going through. Thank you in advance. You guys have never let me down. His sons name is Matthew and his name is Chris just like my oldest. I have known him since we were kids.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
Awww, Kat, I'm so sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
What on earth is it about holiday losses? I just found out yesterday that my uncle (he's actually my dad's uncle, but they are 10 years apart and considered themselves brothers) is on life support in the ICU.
But back to your friend. It must be beyond horrible to lose your child.
(((Kat)))
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
I spoke with my friend this evening. Kept it short since they still had people around. He said I would have loved Matthew. I am sure I would have. He blames himself as I am sure most parents would. I told him that he shouldn't. We are all so good at trying not to let others know when we are hurting, I am sure Matthew was too. I only recently found out my 15 year old had contemplated suicide a few years ago while dealing with the divorce.
My friend said that even though they had been divorced 10 years. They still had a lot of divorce issues between them. He said he felt terrible that he didn't know how sad his son really was. If only could have realized that it does get better. I told him to feel free to call me if he needed to talk, that I was here. I hope he takes me up on my offer.
Thanks everyone for your prayers. kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Matthew and his family. Suicide is so final. It breaks my heart that someone is suffering so much it's the only way they can end their pain.. and the trauma it brings to all around.
