Hi Bob
The very sad news about Don Pierson reached me the other day via NPR. His act speaks of a desperation that is orders of magnitude beyond what most of us face on a daily basis, and yet, as Eric Ooms mentioned, we are a mere perfect storm of events away from that terrible dimension. As a student, I lived in a house with a man who apparently had serious mental health problems - he and his wife lived downstairs from me. I was in the middle of studying for exams, in my room, and all at once the coroner and police showed up. He had committed suicide. Though I didn't know him well, it took me months to come to terms with the shock. I had to postpone my exams, and final papers - couldn't keep a coherent thought in my head, other than the mundane, day to day stuff. I feel for all of you, and hope and pray that your sense of community will be source of strength going forward.
Linda Gabaccia's article touched on so many personal and insightful points, that I hope everyone affected by this will be able to read it, or speak with her...
As you all confront this sorrow, know that you are in my prayers,
Very Sincerely Yours,
Anne
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