When his wife texted me about it, I offered my condolences and told her not to hesitate about reaching out if there’s anything I could do.
She replied in a way nobody has ever replied to this sentiment before.
She said, “Thank you! If you have time to stop by our house and just sit with him for a while that would mean a lot. We are here all weekend.”
And so I did.
And let me tell you, it felt like the best thing I could’ve done.
…Better than cards, flowers, or heartfelt text messages—not that there’s anything wrong with these.
…It’s just to say presence is one of the—if not the—best forms of support during indescribably hard times.