And my family, and my old friend from high school.
I've lurked here for ages and started posting recently, but this place feels like a safe haven to me.
My mom called me this morning and had me look at the obit section of the local paper. I read of the deaths of two men that I knew.
First was the vicar from the Episcopal church that I attended through High School and part of college. I stopped attending because the parish went in an ultra conservative direction in 2003. It broke my heart beause I considered that parish family, but they were moving along a path I could not follow. The vicar, who had been there for about 2-3 years, was of the same mindset, but he was someone whom would always listen to opposing views. Really listen. He was a kind and good man, who had a softspot for children of all ages.
He had numerous health issues... he had a prosthetic leg, liver issues, was a recovering alcoholic (not sure if that is the right term), as well as having uncontrolled diabetes. My mom still gets the parish newsletter from that church, and he had been put on involuntary (sp) leave because of his health issues. There's other comments some folks made, insinuating things like because he need assistance during the service, the sanctity of the service was suffering.... that fill me with rage just thinking about. He passed away Friday at the hospital from health complications. I'd meant to email him just to tell him I was praying for him and that he had my support no matter what, and I never did. And now I can't stop thinking about it. My mom and older brother are heartbroken as well.
The second obit is this....
http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/711363.htmlThe man was the father of my best friend from high school. There's a story here that isn't being said. I don't know why he was alone operating a forklift, but I can't stop thinking about him dying alone in the cold, by a dumpster. My friend is not doing too well... He was another good kind man, who leaves behind a family.
Anyway.... I'm just sad and sort of numb, and could really use some caring vibes and some hugs :hug: :grouphug: :cry:
Thanks~~