I wasn't sure whether or not this is appropriate to post, but I thought I'd share some sad news.
My husband and I lost a friend of ours this week. It was very sudden and tragic.
He had an amazing wife and three children ages 9, 7, and 5. We will be attending his viewing on Sunday and the funeral mass on Monday.
He was only 42 years old.
Our friend struggled with alcohol and had been in and out of rehab. We feel guilt because we pulled away from our friendship with him in the last year of his life. He was very unpredictable and very hard to be with sometimes, but he had a huge heart and was alot of fun. Unfortunately he was unable to conquer his demons.
In the early years of our friendship we shared many great times and got to see the best of him.
His wife loved him so much and was so devoted to him, even when he was at his worst.
It's so sad that his story had to end this way. We hoped he could turn things around and he and his family would live happily ever after.
At least now, he is at peace.
Tonight, before you go to sleep, hold the ones you love close, because life is precious and everything can change in an instant. Be kind to each other and remember that some of the people who look the toughest on the outside can be very fragile.
If you know someone who is going through a tough time, call them. I didn't call Joe and I regret it, and now it's too late.