Less than 30 minutes ago I got word that a friend of mine has died, by suicide.
To my thinking he had everything going for him; a good job, a nice car he LOVED, home paid for, well educated. In a thought, the whole enchilada.
And yet, here I am, wondering how to process this news. I was going to say that I am not looking for sympathy, or condolences, but that would be a lie. At least kindof. I think what I am looking for is something I will never have, at least while I am alive - understanding. Comprehension. A reason that a good, decent, successful person would decide to take an entire bottle of pills at the same time.
I know I will not find a reason, at least not one that will truly satisfy me.
Tomorrow is my birthday. I will be 52. He was 40. I have some minor health issues. He was in good health. In three (3) days it is Thanksgiving. There is some irony here. I will try to be thankful for all of my family, friends, and folks I know that are still here.
So let this be a reminder, gentle reader, to be thankful for all that we still have - love and hope, family and friends, and more tomorrows.
Doug
To my thinking he had everything going for him; a good job, a nice car he LOVED, home paid for, well educated. In a thought, the whole enchilada.
And yet, here I am, wondering how to process this news. I was going to say that I am not looking for sympathy, or condolences, but that would be a lie. At least kindof. I think what I am looking for is something I will never have, at least while I am alive - understanding. Comprehension. A reason that a good, decent, successful person would decide to take an entire bottle of pills at the same time.
I know I will not find a reason, at least not one that will truly satisfy me.
Tomorrow is my birthday. I will be 52. He was 40. I have some minor health issues. He was in good health. In three (3) days it is Thanksgiving. There is some irony here. I will try to be thankful for all of my family, friends, and folks I know that are still here.
So let this be a reminder, gentle reader, to be thankful for all that we still have - love and hope, family and friends, and more tomorrows.
Doug