Yesterday morning I discovered that a friend and former colleague died. He was so young. He was intelligent. He was funny. He was talented. He had a bright future ahead of him… and his life ended. In an instant.
I am grieved beyond words at the loss of his life.
Yesterday I typed my condolences into a Facebook status update several times. As soon as I posted my sentiments I would delete them. Nothing seemed appropriate. Words escaped me. Hours later, when I finally posted my thoughts, I still felt they weren’t nearly enough to express the sorrow I feel. My words feel insufficient in the midst of the grief experienced by those who knew and loved him.
There are no words. There are no sentiments. There is nothing I can say. My mind is reeling and my heart, aching.
So for the time being, I need to pause. To pray. To grieve. Thank you in advance for understanding.
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I am so sorry to hear of your suffering Jennifer. Sending love and prayers to you and your friends’ family. xx
So very sorry for your loss. “All in” will carry you through this <3
I’m so sorry for your loss! I pray for comfort for you and all who are grieving this death.
I am so sorry for your loss. Words never seem to do the person’s life justice. There are never enough words to describe how saddened your heart is. For the moment, just feel. Don’t search for words. Take this time to feel and remember him for the person he was and the memories you have. That is what you can hold on to. You’ll have those forever. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry to hear this. Please take all the time you need. Will keep you in my thoughts.
Oh Jennifer, I am so sorry. It just hits so hard when our friends and family die…especially when they are young. I will keep you and you friend in my heart today, and pray for your peace too.
I hope your new promise of being “All in” will gift you with God’s shining grace to give ease to your heart.
I’ll be thinking of you today,
Ceil
Hi Jennifer I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying for God’s strength and comfort over you and the family. As far as the email I sent you just disregard it. I totally understand that this is not the right time. Take your time to let God fill you up. I’m sure we will have time to connect in the future.
~Sherri godlifehappywife.blogspot.com
Life is so precious and more delicate than we realize until we are forced to. I’m so sorry for your loss and for all those impacted by his time cut short. I hope his life can be celebrated once the grief has settled.
Oh, Jennifer, I’m so sorry for this painful, unexpected loss. Praying for you, my friend.
So sorry, Jennifer.
I’m so sorry for your loss Jennifer. Losing a friend is devastating and is never easy. I pray that God is helping you during this time.
xoxo
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear friend. I know what it is like to lose someone very close to you. I recently loss my dad so I know that there are no words. I’ll be saying a prayer for you. Take care my friend.
I am praying for you right now, and for your deceased friend and his family.
It is OK to grieve. Remember Jesus too grieved when His friend Lazarus died. When we grieve for someone’s absence it is because their presence affected our lives in a positive way.
May God’s love and peace be with at this difficult time; and may He bless you always.
(((HUGS)) Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry, Jennifer. That is so hard. Take your time and grieve well.
I am so so sorry for your loss…