Wednesday I got a call one of my friends from High School had his youngest son pass away. I have known Joe since our freshman year in HS and talk to him often watched his children grow up. I sent a card and called him because of the distance. I told him if he needed anyhting I would help. His parents still live here so when thay come back.

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Stan

Gone are the days of wedding, birth and divorce phone calls. Any more it's who is sick, dying or dead. Getting to hate to answer my phone.

It is always sad when we or someone close to us loses a child. It is just not the natural order of life. My most sincere thoughts and prayers to both your friend and you.

I know the pain your friend is experiencing & I send my prayers. An old
friend is a treasure during these hardest of times. You have already helped & will continue to just by being his old friend. God bless you both.
Respectfully,
John Witty
turnerriver

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turnerriver

Prayers sent from Illinois.

Parents should never have to bury their children.

Even though my mother's health was compromised, when my sister died in February Mom just gave up and we ended up burying her the first of May. Mom went to the hospital two days after my sister died and she would lay in bed with tears in her eyes. That is an image I'll never be able to erase from my mind. After we buried Mom, I jumped into the role of being the leader/cheerleader for our family and all seem to be doing better (My Dad and brother-in-law too) but if I came to Jesus on this one, I'd have to fess up that I've managed to lift up everyone but me. I still have my moments.

I certainly hope that your friend has someone to emotionally build him back up. Call your buddy often and unexpectedly, trust me he'll need it. If he's like any other man I know, he needs to talk this out but just doesn't know it.

You're in my thoughts and prayers.