What does one say to something like that? What is there to say? Love and comfort, helplessness and grief, pain and sorrow- an emotional roller coaster. Offering what support I could, I wait to see what is next. Waiting for the shock to set in and the reality of the situation to take hold, I simply wait.
During the night I found myself restless, checking on both my toddler and my husband- just because I needed to know that they were there and safe, alive and breathing. I told myself that I was going to tell them everyday that I love them and how much they mean to me. The following day, I turned on the radio to hear Meagan Trainor singing "I'm going to love you- like I'm going to lose you". I couldn't help thinking about how this summed up my current state of mind. I wanted to take the time to tell you- my readers, my family, my friends that I am so thankful for each and everyone of you. I am who I am because of the people around me and in my life. I promised myself to never take my loved ones for granted. Hold onto the ones you love, you never know when they'll be taken from you!
Lastly , I wanted to write a special tribute to my friend and her lost soulmate. I wanted to tell you about the man she lost. Although I wasn't as close to him, I knew he was full of life and love. Whenever he came near her, her eyes would light up with a look that only he could produce from her. Her husband enjoyed the small moments in life, from gaming to LARPing with the Atlanta Interactive Theater (AIT). Adventure and fantasy, his mind was always thinking. He was also caring and loving, putting her first, as well as helping her take care of her family. If ever she needed him, he was there. Love and support. Never did I hear her mention a bad word about him. It was truly a match full of love!
My favorite memory: two pounds of bacon… all in the oven at the same time to ease his heart and keep him company while she was away on a retreat. Nothing he did was halfway! He will missed.