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Last week, a friend of mine lost a child. We weren't all that close... Or rather we haven't known each other all that long. But what I've gotten to know about her, I have come to love. She role plays a character in my vampire game. And through her RPs I grew to love her character... through our IM sessions and her OOC blogs, I've come to love her as a real friend.

All that said, when I found out about the loss, I was shocked and saddened... for her and her family. When she talks about her kids and the things she does with or for them... I can't help but think of how my Mom was with me. Her relationship with her kids reminds me soo much of how my parents were and are with me. As much as my parents love me, I can imagine how much she loves her kids... That of course is why I think it is just so sad that she had to lose her child.

I wish there was something I could do for her. I've kept her and her whole family in my prayers... and I've asked God to let her know that all of us in cyberspace who know and love her are here for her... wishing we all could be there to ease her pain and offer any other comfort.

Friends are starting to put up candles and words of wisdom and poems or quotes on their blogs. I've never really lit a candle for something like this. And the only words/quote I could think of was a verse I memorize years ago:

Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4 (New King James Version)

Apart from praying, my only other impulse is to offer her a hug.

Well I'm sorry for my babbling... I just had to share with someone other than my own head. A few days after I first found out Mom told me not to dwell... But how could I not think about it. There are some people I meet online that right away I like and care very much for... And here we go again with the babbling and not making much sense.

Anyway, Susan, if for some strange reason you're reading this... You and your family are in my prayers. I know through love and comfort for each other you all will make it through this. ~hugs~

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*hugs* It came as a shock to us all... But by God's grace, Susan and her family will pull through, and emerge stronger than before.

Posted by Melissa Tian on June 9, 2007 - Saturday - 3:32 AM


Thank you..and many hugs to you ... we are taking it one hour at a time.. take turns having major meltdowns... lots of tears and hugs and prayers..

I miss him.. plain and simple.

I think he made a huge mistake and did something impulsive.. and in that he totally screwed us all up.

But.. we are trying.. like I said.. one hour at a time.

*hugs*

Susan

Posted by susan;) on June 13, 2007 - Wednesday - 10:53 PM