sadness
A good friend of mine lost his 15 month old baby on December 12th. I just found out this morning.
It appears to be SIDS. He just never woke up from his nap.
I am stunned beyond words. I never got a chance to meet this beautiful child as they live far away from us here in Texas. Now, I never will.
I had planned on posting a long catchup post about all the things going on in my life, with wedding, honeymoon, holidays, work and everything keeping me busy. That's become meaningless today.
I have no idea how to help. If I were closer, obviously I would be there for him and his wife. At this distance and this far removed, I don't know how to help. It's a humbling feeling. Sure, I can send flowers. Sure I can donate to the charity they have established. Sure I can call and send my condolences. These are all fine things, but they seem somehow lacking.
I know there is nothing that I could say or do that would significantly help them in their grief.
I guess I will focus on reconnecting with him and being a better friend. I know that for me, that was the biggest thing that would help is the connection down the road, not just in the first few weeks.
I'm still at a loss...
It appears to be SIDS. He just never woke up from his nap.
I am stunned beyond words. I never got a chance to meet this beautiful child as they live far away from us here in Texas. Now, I never will.
I had planned on posting a long catchup post about all the things going on in my life, with wedding, honeymoon, holidays, work and everything keeping me busy. That's become meaningless today.
I have no idea how to help. If I were closer, obviously I would be there for him and his wife. At this distance and this far removed, I don't know how to help. It's a humbling feeling. Sure, I can send flowers. Sure I can donate to the charity they have established. Sure I can call and send my condolences. These are all fine things, but they seem somehow lacking.
I know there is nothing that I could say or do that would significantly help them in their grief.
I guess I will focus on reconnecting with him and being a better friend. I know that for me, that was the biggest thing that would help is the connection down the road, not just in the first few weeks.
I'm still at a loss...