September 16, 2008

September 16, 2008
Dear Friend,
I am writing to you because I am at a loss for words. There is nothing I can do or say to change what has happened to you. You pretend to live in this care-free world, where no one gets hurt and life is a breeze, but I know you hurt more than anyone right now.
I just need to know that you are going to be all right. There is nothing in this world that could ease the pain you are feeling right now, because losing someone as special as your mom has to be the hardest thing for any girl to have to go through.
I think you of all people would understand that though the times ahead may be rough, you don’t have to go at it alone. Emi and I will ALWAYS be by your side. You are such a wonderful person, and I know that you above all people will be there for me too.
So, this is my life. And I want you to know that though I may seem to know what I am doing, I am just as lost as you are. Shutting down seems like it would be a lot easier than feeling anything, but you can’t let your life slip away. I can remember when my Opa died. I was driving on my way to hang out with you and Emi, and my cell phone started ringing. I answered it and my dad told me that I needed to come home right away. As I entered the doorway, I could see my mom standing in the corner with a tear-stained face, and my dad holding her. She let go of him and slowly walked towards me. With each step, another tear would stream down her cheek. And when she finally reached me, she spoke but two words…. “Opa’s dead.”
It saddens me to think how it takes the loss of a loved one to bring a family closer together. The reason I wrote this letter is because I don’t want to have to lose you to realize how special our friendship really is.
Love Always,
Brover