In my book that I am currently reading, Someone Like You, a young boy named Michael Sherwood dies from a motorcycle accident. Scarlett and Haley are hit hard with the news and have to rely on each other for support.
On October 1, 2013, a close friend of mine died from serious injuries from a car accident. My friend, Jordan Hoak and I were close. Jordan was always smiling and was a very loving and kind person and super down to earth! When she passed from her injuries I couldn't believe it, and I honestly didn't believe for at least 10 minutes. Jordan and I went to the same youth group every Monday. When the news hit the youth group, it hit hard. I remember talking to my friends from youth group about her and all we could say were good words. I haven't really experienced a death of a close loved one before, so losing a friend was a bit of what I think that would be. I was so upset and sad for a few weeks. I think about Jordan almost everyday and how much I miss her. She will always be in my heart.
Back to some happy(ish) thoughts, In Someone Like You when the news of Michaels death was spreading around the town, everyone was upset and needing to rely on someone to either have a shoulder to cry on, or just have someone to talk to about how he was a great friend.
R.I.P Jordan Hoak.
10-1-13
I'm truly sorry for your loss. It sounds like Jordan was a great friend to have. I know having a relative pass on it one thing, but i have heard having a truly loved one pass on is quite another burden that no one should take on. And the sad thing is that most of us don't know how much we have for granted until it is gone. And the worst part is that the more that person is loved, the worst the hole is when they move on. I can say that i am fortunate to have not been old enough to understand these emotions when my grandma died, but i'm pretty sure it dwarfs what you had been and still are going through. The only avice i have is that you should not keep your emotions bottled up. Try to celebrate the life your friend had and whatever you do, don't forget your friend!
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