Terrible Shock

The subject of the email was "Sad news".

A friend of many years wrote me this email this morning. She and her husband are devoted, dedicated parents of a special needs child, their only child. Together they fought to help her overcome incredible odds and obstacles when the doctors said she wouldn't live past age seven. With their love and constant care she has thrived. She is ten now and doing great.

Now her daddy is dead.

A young, devoted, loving husband and father is dead. Out of the blue. No warning. Gone.

There are no words.