I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your very dear friend. Losing someone out of the blue like that...it's a completely different kind of pain.

I know the look you spoke of--when I was a teenager someone in our community was accidentally killed on the job and his wife wore a similar expression for weeks afterwards, a masque of grief.

You're right, every moment with our families is precious. Everyday I look at my family and take a little snapshot with my mind's eye. Because my father died before I was born, I've always known there are no guarantees--anyone I know or love may not be here tomorrow. Growing up, my friends who'd never experienced the loss of a close family member thought I was morbid, but I don't think I was, I simply knew that tradgedy strikes whereever it will. It's no comfort to say that, or hear it, comfort can only be found with time, if at all.

Prayers for all.

Anhata
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