Sad day for many reasons

[dlrhine]

Today is a sad day, my close friend's Grandfather died today and he was such a good man. My friend was very very close to this Grandfather, almost like a father figure to him, so it is very sad. He was a good man and cancer took him. The good thing is my friend made it 3 hours back home to be in the room when his Grandfather passed. I'm very glad for that.

But for the other sad part for me, and please no flames because I am really happy for him. But for many years I was alway the "Best friend" the one that he could cry to and the first that he would call when things went wrong. I've actually been the "Big Sister" he even calls my 2 daughters his nieces. But over the last year he has been seeing an amazing girl and I realized today, that I'm no longer the one he runs to when things go wrong and it is kind of sad for me. I liked being that person. (This is kind of like the mother when they realize they are no longer first in their kids life, except I'm like the sister) Again this is a good thing and his girlfriend is amazing, but it is a hard pill to swallow. This friend means the world to our whole family and my DH and girls all love him as if he were blood, I guess I just wish I were there to comfort him and let him know how much we all care.

Pray for the family it is going to be a sad week for all of them and us.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

on both counts.

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

Hi Diane



is the best I can do for you from so far away.

Debbie

 

[minechuchie]

It is hard to be "put on hold"' That does not mean he has forgotten you, he just has to work it all out in his head. I am sure once he settles in you all will reconnect. Extend an invitation to him and his girl (maybe to dinner)and get them both into your family life.
My deepest condolences for your loss, it is always hard to lose someone you looked up to. Hugs to you on it all. Terri

 

[dlrhine]

Awww.. thanks! I know it will fall in to place in time. I guess what doesn't help the situation is they are located about 3 hours from us so we can't just bop by or have them over for dinner. They live in NYC so they don't even have a car between him and the girl. We were up in NYC last weekend to see a show he did but we didn't really have time to talk. Again, I guess dealing with this makes the whole thing stand out more because I want to be there for him. Just to give hugs.

 

[minnie56]

Awww just hugs