Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Death is such a cruel thing. I still remember my first reaction when i heard of the news. i was not affected when i first heard because i was so confused. having just ran 5km, still panting and my friend's words not registering in my head, i just took it like it was just a normal piece of bad news. it was after i put down the phone that i really thought of the situation and my heart was in my throat. I do not know the deceased at all but seeing her cry is enough to make me sad. i am never good at these things-consoling. when it was my turn to give my condolences, i kept quiet. all i could tell her was, "if there's anything i can help, call me." i prefer to be the listening ear because i am better at keeping quiet and just listening. She will be able to survive through this rough patch because i know that she is a strong woman. i wonder what i would be like if i were in her shoes. throughout the whole journey to St. Joseph's parlour, i kept imagining that this was all a dream, on how i would be able to see her smile instead of cry. I pray that the Lord will always be there for the family and that the deceased will rest in peace. May the family have peace from now on.
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by Joanne @ 11:14 PM
