I saw this post on my daughter’s Facebook and, well, my heart just sank.
Emily was one of my closest friends in high school. We were constantly causing trouble and worried our parents more than kids ever should. The last time I saw her I was 19 years old. Life and different interests got in the way. It’s so strange to know she’s not here, even though it’s been so long since I’ve seen her in person. Rest in peace, you will be missed.
First traffic fatality of the year.
She and Emily were very close all through high school and yes, they did worry their parents more than kids ever should. Their misadventures were the kind of stuff that now gives me pause when I consider stopping for a drink from a park drinking fountain and what drove me to drink and to my knees praying for them to grow up, wise up and please be safe more than I ever wanted to. Those girls did grow up and grew up into wonderful, lovely, amazing young women who made their parents very proud. I can only begin to try and imagine the pain her family must be feeling.
To the Bordallo family, to her childhood friends, my darling daughter Holly and daughter-by-friendship Tiana, I am so very sorry. Life is precious, so very precious. I wish you didn’t have to learn this truth this way.
Rest In Peace, Emily.
Oh, how very sad. Wishing her family and your family peace as you say goodbye to her.
Is it in poor taste to also wish you a Happy New Year?