R.I.P.

One of my son's friends passed away over the last day (or so - I am not sure when he died).

I met this young man exactly once....and then, over time, I 'talked' with him via FB.  He helped me in a lot of ways with issues my own son was/is facing.

I cannot even begin to imagine the sorrow his mother is feeling right now.  All I know is my heart is heavy and I have been in tears/holding back tears for a lot of today.  I am completely undone by the fact that his life was cut short, suddenly and inexplicably, and possibly because he was hurting and no one was there to help him.  Sad, so incredibly sad.

Tonight, if you are able to - give your kids an extra hug.  Tell them how much they mean to you...tell them how precious they are.  If you know someone who is hurting, reach out to them, heck reach out even if you don't know because sometimes, we are all hurting.

My prayers and my deepest sympathies go out to this family and Mike, where-ever you are, may you find rest and peace.