Today was tough. I received a call early in the morning from our friend, Sue, in Virginia Beach. She called with horrible news. Our friend and neighbor, Terry, was killed in the Fort Lauderdale shooting. I crumpled. My heart broke for Ann, his wife. It broke for his daughters and grandchildren. It broke for all his friends who know him for his beautiful smile and big embracing hug. The murderous act was senseless, horrific and tragic.
I have never felt so far away.
I found this picture of Terry and Ann from when we lived in VB. His smile, love for life and their love for each other is captured in this photo. Looking through all of my pictures of our VB family helped stitch my broken heart.
I had to go on with my day in another country where the earth shattering news didn’t even make headlines. I felt like a robot.
Fortunately, Dave and I had plans to meet a friend from Great Lakes. Ashley is in Japan visiting her family. We arranged early this week to meet for lunch in Yokohama. We enjoyed a lovely afternoon together. Seeing her and hearing all about her plans and our mutual friends, helped to stitch my broken heart.
It is hard to express how much I love and care for all of you. You are always in my thoughts and in my heart. Stay safe. Peace and love.