Loss

Today, a good friend unexpectedly lost his mother. She lived with his brother and passed away in her sleep.

Why is it that when we want to hurt someone the words come fast and easy? We can feel empowered by them as the person our anger is directed cringes in shock and pain.

Yet when someone close to us experiences a loss words seem hollow even when the meaning behind them is sincere. Words of condolence seem to have no power, no strength, they leave us with a feeling of loss as if we should be doing more.

If any good can come out of her death it is the realization of how lucky I am.

Not that my mom having a terminal illness is lucky but with long term health issues comes time. Time for us to talk, to share, to say all that needs to be said so that when her time comes she nor I will be left with regrets.

Please remember Dominick and his family during this difficult time.