As everyone is now aware, one of my oldest and dearest friends lost her husband in the line of duty yesterday. Tears were shed, condolences given, and endless amounts of food delivered.. For all of those things, I know Erika is thankful. But none of this will bring her husband back to her.
The Leon County Sheriff's Office has embraced Erika making sure all of her needs are met and questions answered. Again, none of this will bring Chris back.
Complete strangers have reached out, changing their Facebook profile pictures to a Leon County Sheriff's Office badge adorned with a black ribbon. The public's show of support won't bring my beautifully resilient friend's husband home to her and their children.
December 5th would have marked their 5 year wedding anniversary. My beautiful friend had finally met her match. Someone who had no problem taking her down a notch but also loved her with his entire being.
It's times like these that ugly crying IS, in fact, socially accepted. Let your loved ones know your heart. Hold your children close. Mend those bridges that need mending. Put ridiculous indifferences aside because one thing is for sure, no one is promised tomorrow.
Blog Song: Skylar Grey - Coming Home Pt II
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