The funeral for Joel, our family friend who passed away Friday was yesterday.
He was 23.............way too young to die ......................................his family had a "graveside" service though he was creamated, and not buried.
The pain on his fathers face broke my heart. When he told me though how the boys who grew up with Joel had been coming to his apartment daily since Joel died, and cooking with Joels dad to pass the time...........made me smile.........made him smile to.
When his younger brother hugged me and said "I love you" to me I felt so incredibly sad, and helpless.
The Christmas gift I gave to Joel 5 years ago(a picture of all the boys who grew up together in our neighborhood) was on display with other photos at the funeral. Joels mother pointed to the "gift" picture
and told me it was one of Joels few possessions.
I cried.....
We hugged.......................and I wondered to myself how she was managing to survive. I doubt I could do it.
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