I am so touched by Dini's blogs the last couple of days.. her insights, her passion, her thoughtfulness as she touched on such a delicate subject.... explaining her feelings while giving respect to her friend. I'm sorry he felt there was only one way out.. easiest for him, the most difficult for those he left behind.

How was I to know that so soon after reading about this sad situation I would be sitting at Veterans Hospital today with my girlfriend's son who overdosed two days ago. I am thankful that God saw fit to keep him here. After listening to him in a short phone call last night, and the visit this afternoon, I cried as I drove away ... the despair, sadness, lonliness and utter lack of finding anything positive worth living for just broke my heart. He's 41 years young, has 6 children and 1 grandchild. He has had a lifelong struggle with drugs, as sadly have many of his family members and 14 months ago his mom died in his arms, his name being the last word she spoke. His demons are strong and hold him tight... I am afraid for him. I don't understand..I've never stood at that edge.. I understand the despair.. was there.. but couldn't imagine not living. Today gave me just a glimpse into what Dini's friend might have been going. Please keep Michael and his family in your prayers and thoughts and pray that he has a "lightbulb* moment where he finds the will and desire to LIVE.

Go see Hitch..good laughs and good comments on the single life for men and women. Tomorrow is about love.. share it with someone that could use a loving word...if you have a honey..remember how lucky you are to have found that someone.

stay safe and well... God bless and Happy Valentines!