I apologize.

[Andy Griffith]

Today, I have been on a roll...being more highly opinionated than I have in quite some time.

Ever have something happen that just throws you out of la-la land and back to reality? I just did.

Sometimes tragedy is lurking at your neighbor's door. Sometimes it happens, and sometimes it does not- today it did.

I must go comfort a friend and family in need now, and I apologize if I sometimes come across as a "high horse rider."

Thanks.
I'll be back Saturday night-ish, if not sooner.

 

[Erich]

I hadn't noticed anything untoward in your manner, amigo, but this is a nice reminder for us all. I sure hope everything goes well with your friend . . . I'll say a prayer for them.

 

[29aholic]

Andy
no apologies needed. we all get a little sideways at times, I know I have. It's the ones who are rarely anything but that sets me off.

 

[Crazy K38]

sometimes the stress gets the best of us, don't be so hard on yourself. BTW it's really nice to see someong big enough to apoligize for something so small

 

[bmcgilvray]

Andy, you're always quite civilized. Haven't noticed you gettin' out of line.

 

[Jack Flash]

Originally posted by Andy Griffith:
I'll be back Saturday night-ish, if not sooner.

Here's hoping it's sooner. I enjoy your posts.

 

[EvelMe]

Andy, sorry to hear that. Take care, hurry home (here) when you can.

 

[Andy Griffith]

I'm checking in, before leaving for the funeral.

My very good friend and fellow collector needed some support.

His stepdaughter killed herself, and I'm heading to the funeral as soon as I get ready.

I will give further details after the funeral.

Thank you for the kind words gentlemen, but my good friend needs some prayers. No names needed- God knows where to send the encouragement.

 

[Andy Taylor]

Prayers sent my friend.

 

[handejector]

Wow.
God be with you all.

 

[oldfella]

You can always count on a friend to be there in time of need - looks like you are that friend. Our deep condolences go out to your friend and family.

Pete

 

[Andy Griffith]

The funeral was beautiful, if you can call that a good thing.

I don't know what else to say.

I do know this...during a funeral, everyone gives their condolences, but as soon as it is over, most people go about their everyday lives- which is fine and to be expected. However, in the weeks and months to follow, that is when those grieving need the most support. I have no idea what it is like to lose any children, and I don't believe it really matters what age they are at the time of loss- it isn't any easier.

 

[Massad Ayoob]

Glad you were there for them.

 

[Jim Shugart]

Andy -

Suicide really sucks.

My sister (only sibling) killed herself a while back and I still worry about it. What should I have done for her that I didn't do?

As previous posters have pointed out, the real grief comes later. . .

Hat's off to you for supporting them.

- Jim

 

[bmhiii]

Death is a reality, but an unexpected death is hard to take.

In instances where someone's death has touched me, I spend time to grieve and then I celebrate the life they did live thinking of all the positives that person had in their life.

God bless you for being there and may He bless the affected family and friends.

 

[Wheelgunner840]

That is a very hard thing to have to deal with. I am sure your friends appreciated that you were there for them. Prayers sent for all those involved.

WG840