This evening, I called round to Mike's parents and saw his mother. Mike was my mate who comitted suicide in November for those not in the know. Anyway, I asked some time ago what people would recommend I take as some form of gift to them as would like to have done something to let them know I cared. Mike was a great mate believe me and I know this christmas will not be good at all.
So, I asked you lot what you would suggest and wine seemed to be a good idea.
I called round and as expected, there are no cards in the house, nor is there any tree or decorations and there will be no christmas this year. The familly are still so deep in mourning, it hurts you seeing them there.
His mum invited me in and I stood there talking with her in the hallway - it sounded like they had company and I had no wish to intrude.
I told her that I had not brought a card saying merry christmas as there are no words that I can say to her for her sorrow. However,I know that they liked a glass of wine and even though I dont know one wine from the other, I understood that the bottle was a good one. (I used a large chunk of some money I had on the bottle and I just hope its a good one).
She seemed so touched, she said they would have it, would raise a glass to me and my familly on christmas day. I hugged her and she held me so tight it felt like my mother (who wants nothing to do with me this year as she grieves as well for my stepfather). She asked me to not be a stranger and I promised I would not.
I told her that on christmas day, I would be with christopher and my wife, however, the toast would be to friends past and present, familly, and to her and her husband and my mate Mike.
I opened the door and silently left walking to the car and drove away in silence.
So, to you all that helped me with the ideas and for giving the thought of a nice bottle of wine, I sincerely thank you.
It was an emotional drive home for me in silence.
So, I asked you lot what you would suggest and wine seemed to be a good idea.
I called round and as expected, there are no cards in the house, nor is there any tree or decorations and there will be no christmas this year. The familly are still so deep in mourning, it hurts you seeing them there.
His mum invited me in and I stood there talking with her in the hallway - it sounded like they had company and I had no wish to intrude.
I told her that I had not brought a card saying merry christmas as there are no words that I can say to her for her sorrow. However,I know that they liked a glass of wine and even though I dont know one wine from the other, I understood that the bottle was a good one. (I used a large chunk of some money I had on the bottle and I just hope its a good one).
She seemed so touched, she said they would have it, would raise a glass to me and my familly on christmas day. I hugged her and she held me so tight it felt like my mother (who wants nothing to do with me this year as she grieves as well for my stepfather). She asked me to not be a stranger and I promised I would not.
I told her that on christmas day, I would be with christopher and my wife, however, the toast would be to friends past and present, familly, and to her and her husband and my mate Mike.
I opened the door and silently left walking to the car and drove away in silence.
So, to you all that helped me with the ideas and for giving the thought of a nice bottle of wine, I sincerely thank you.
It was an emotional drive home for me in silence.
