I was telling a friend last week that after picking out our 15
year old child’s casket we ran to Kroger. Why? Because we knew people were
coming over and I wanted to make sure we had things for people to drink –
water, pop, juice, milk. As Joe and I walked through Kroger I kept thinking to
myself what an ordinary day it was for everyone there but us. Our Nikolai died
the day before. Our child. And, while I wanted to wear a sign that said, “my child
just died please be gentle,” that just isn’t a thing. Nor should it have
to be. What if we were all just a tad more patient with people? What if we were
just a bit more kind or offered people help if they look like they are
struggling?
Everyone we meet is struggling
with something. It may not be as extreme as the loss of a child, but every
single person has something on their mind, something on their heart that they
are worried about or grieving.
Be kind always.
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