Today is Palm Sunday and should be a day of quiet reflection, but for me it is a day of shock.
My daily reading talked about Jesus' crucifixion. Specifically it discussed today being the day he returned triumphant to Jerusalem before his arrest and crucifixion. It should be a joyous day, but instead it is a day of sadness for me.
The oldest son of one of my husband's close friends killed himself this morning. He was a young man, not yet 21 and had the whole world open to him. He was smart, and a good kid, a former Boy Scout and one who could achieve great things once he knew where he wanted to go with his life.
I do not understand why someone so young would think that ending his life was the best choice or that it was his only option. I do not understand any one committing suicide, but especially one so young.
This is the second young person who has passed this year that I knew in some way. Both were considered suicides.
Both of these young people were smart, with a lot going for them. They could have chosen any path for their future, but both chose death. I do not understand why they felt that their lives had to end, so young.
I am in shock over this young man's choice. I just do not understand it.
My prayers go out to his family this day and through the days ahead as I know this is a difficult time for them.
My daily reading talked about Jesus' crucifixion. Specifically it discussed today being the day he returned triumphant to Jerusalem before his arrest and crucifixion. It should be a joyous day, but instead it is a day of sadness for me.
The oldest son of one of my husband's close friends killed himself this morning. He was a young man, not yet 21 and had the whole world open to him. He was smart, and a good kid, a former Boy Scout and one who could achieve great things once he knew where he wanted to go with his life.
I do not understand why someone so young would think that ending his life was the best choice or that it was his only option. I do not understand any one committing suicide, but especially one so young.
This is the second young person who has passed this year that I knew in some way. Both were considered suicides.
Both of these young people were smart, with a lot going for them. They could have chosen any path for their future, but both chose death. I do not understand why they felt that their lives had to end, so young.
I am in shock over this young man's choice. I just do not understand it.
My prayers go out to his family this day and through the days ahead as I know this is a difficult time for them.
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