Title: Keeping Things In Perspective
Route3drummer - March 24, 2008 02:41 PM (GMT)
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make us realize the things we think of as major problems are really nothing in the grand scheme of things.
Our former bass players son was killed in a car accident last night. I can't even begin to image how a parent handles something like that. 23 years old and gone forever.
Really puts and pond issues I may have in perspective.
Derrick
tlc - March 24, 2008 02:54 PM (GMT)
That is a real bummer R3D. :'(
I'm sorry.. :(
Tia
wayne r - March 24, 2008 03:44 PM (GMT)
My heart felt sympathy goes out to all this tragedy has effected.
frogman3 - March 24, 2008 04:45 PM (GMT)
Derrick, I'm so sorry to here about your friend's son. I'm sure every one has different ways of coping with the loss of a child. I have mine, some days though it isn't enough. As a parent you would have willingly taken their place so they would have been able to experience life, but that's not reality. I try to keep focused on projects for a distraction. Most times it works, but my best guess is your friend will be forever changed. What you can do for him as a friend is support him now and in the future, make sure if you can, spend some time with him and make him laugh.(obviously one of your talents) it does help, cause his family will need him.
FM3
Route3drummer - March 24, 2008 05:00 PM (GMT)
Frogman, your insight is greatly appreciated. I can't offer words of condolences or wisdom, because I have no idea how a parent feels under these circumstances. I honestly don't know if I would be a strong enough person to deal with it, and pray I never have to find out. I agree that any parent who is worthy of being one would take the place of their child without a moments hesitation. Unfortunately that isn't an option we are usually given.
You are right that being a friend is all I can do. It isn't much, but it's all I have to offer under the circumstances. Hopefully with time the wounds will heal, although I am sure they never fully go away.
Best wishes,
Derrick
Robyn - March 24, 2008 07:32 PM (GMT)
I am sorry for your friend's loss.
christina2lehner - March 26, 2008 12:35 AM (GMT)
The loss of a child is the saddest thing I could imagine. R3D laughter is great! dont be affraid to talk and sometimes nothing but company is all that is needed. they are always alive through the living remember them talk about them and though I am a very spiritual person so this comforts me and not some celebrate his life and his new life fullfilling all that is holy in the kingdom.
God Bless
C2