R.I.P Josh.

2009 has not been off to a good start.


On saturday, 24th january, I was out with some old school friends, when I heard the news that the 16 year old son of another, dear friend had been hit by a car and was on life support. On my way home, early sunday morning, I was told that my friend's beautiful boy had died.

I can not comprehend the pain and loss my friend and her family will be feeling now. I am absolutely devastated for them, and wish with all my heart to be able to turn back time and stop this from happening. From all his mother said, I know Josh was a wonderful son, a fantastic brother and the messages left by his friends on facebook memorial pages speak for themselves. This boy was someone to be truly proud of.

My grief and pain are not from any sense of personal loss. But his mother has been a wonderful, supportive friend, and I hurt for her. Every hour she is in my thoughts, and I grieve for her and her family. And I am so proud of how she is dealing with this at the moment. And I hope the support she has, both from near and far, will pull her through when this hits her. No parent should have to face this, it's so wrong.

I am also immensely proud of our group of mutual friends. The love and friendship that exists in this group of (sometimes wildly different) women, some whom have never met face to face, frequently amazes me. I think we are all blessed to be in each other lives.

So, Rest in Peace angel. xxx