A friend needs those fabulous DU vibes...

[huskerlaw]

I just found out that the mother of one of my best friends died very suddenly.

She was walking down the stairs, tripped, fell, hit her head...and it killed her. I don't have details, but this was sudden and shocking, to say the least.

My friend is now basically alone. Her father died a few years ago, she's divorced, a single mother. And now she has to tell her 8-year-old son that his favorite "gram" died.

And I'm 1500 miles away, so I'm of really very little help to her.

So DU, do me a favor. Help me send her prayers, positive thoughts, mojo, good vibes...whatever you're in to. I know they do help!

[GOPisEvil]

1. Oh my goodness! How terrible.

I'll keep a good thought for your friend and her son.

[huskerlaw]

3. Thanks.

I just feel so completely freakin' useless...

Her mom was one of those sweet people who treated you like family from the first time she met you.

It's just...so wrong. Sigh.

[GOPisEvil]

5. That is just wrong...there's never a good time or a good way...

But still. :(

[huskerlaw]

7. This is true

It's never really "good" or "right" but oy...I don't even know what to say. Shocking, obviously. And really quite horrible.

Though I guess the "at least she didn't suffer" platitude applies...

[bigwillq]

2. How awful.

Sending out my best vibes. All the best to that family at this difficult time.


:hug:

[huskerlaw]

4. It really is.

I can't begin to imagine how my friend feels right now. It's just so shocking.

Thank you for the vibes!

[bigwillq]

9. Any time.

:hug:

[Ptah]

6. Vibes on the way.

Sad news indeed.

:comforting hug: for huskerlaw's friend and child.

[huskerlaw]

8. Thanks, Ptah

And what a lovely fountain! It looks very peaceful.

[Ptah]

10. You're welcome.

That fountain is in Union Station, Los Angeles.

[huskerlaw]

11. Seriously?

Geez. I've even been to Union Station. Never saw the fountain though. I'll have to go check that out.

[The Brethren]

12. My positive thoughts and prayers for your friend.

[huskerlaw]

13. Thank you.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. My dear huskerlaw!

How horrifying..........

All my best vibes and good thoughts and prayers to your friend and her son...

Perhaps, just perhaps, this little poem might help her....

Life is eternal;

And love is immortal;

And death is only a horizon;

And a horizon is nothing

Save the limit of our sight.

Author unknown; from a Hallmark card, 1987.

:grouphug:

[huskerlaw]

16. Thanks.

It really is awful.

This is one of those times when I wish California and Nebraska weren't half a continent apart. I feel absolutely awful that I can't be there for her.

Part of me is saying, you know, fuck it. Plop down the $500+ for a plane ticket and go. I don't know. I might do it.

But then my realistic side says "but what about work and you're throwing another friend a birthday party on Saturday and you can't really afford that ticket and..." Ugh. But I want to be there for her. Grr. Whatever. I don't know.

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. Oh huskerlaw... I'm so sorry.

She'll be in my thoughts as will her son... and you. :hug:

[huskerlaw]

17. Thank you.

Really I'm fine, aside from feeling like shit that I can't be there for her...and torn because I'm sorta thinking about tossing aside my other responsibilities and going anyway...

But really it's my friend and her son that need the positive thoughs. So thank you.

:hug:

[Haole Girl]

18. Sending prayers, positive thoughts, mojo, and good vibes

So sorry. :hug:

[huskerlaw]

22. Thank you.

:hug:

[wildhorses]

19. powerful mojo and some real strong juju headed that way

:hug::grouphug::hug:

please keep us posted, huskerlaw

[huskerlaw]

23. Thanks.

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

20. How sad for your friend.

Sending prayers to her and her son, that they can find comfort in each other. Bless their hearts.

[huskerlaw]

24. Thank you.

I really appreciate all the prayers, etc. I know they feel it...somehow.

:hug:

[liberaltrucker]

21. You got it, hl

My deepest sympathies to your friend. When (not if) I lose
Mom, I'll be a basket case. I don't know your friend's faith,
but being NE, I'm guessing Christian. She has my prayers.

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

25. Thank you, LT

She's basically a-religious, but I think if pressed, she'd admit to being Lutheran. Like a good little midwesterner. ;)

:hug: