René of the Day // 10.4.11 // Prayers

Sending out thoughts, prayers and wishes to a close friend and her family who have experienced a tremendous loss. Her brother took his life this week and after speaking with her in depth about the situation, my heart is lightened for the family as they mourn the loss. He was an unbelievable musician, one of the most kind hearted young men I've known. I'll always have sympathy for the grief he dealt with and struggled with and how those of us who are not experiencing anxiety or depression can't clearly relate to how - regardless of one's general quality of life - it can reach beyond one's control. My wish is that they stay strong, can lean into God to receive His strength and continue to live their lives in his honor - which I believe they're doing a spectacular job of achieving. How lucky they were and he was to have each other. God bless MS, his family and friends. Peace be with you.