I keep getting reminded of this little boy dying (after I somehow allow myself to forget for awhile) and then I'm overcome by guilt and sorrow. Over and over again! Jeez...

I talked with Kyra on the phone this afternoon, and she sounded pretty happy. I let her lead the conversation, and I followed. After a few minutes of small talk, she told me that her friend died yesterday. I was quiet for a second, sort in shock. I asked her who, she told me his name and then said that she didn't want to talk about it anymore. I said okay and changed the subject as I heard her voice start to quiver. Poor thing!

Thankfully, that quick change of subject helped in the moment. But, I don't know if what I did was right. Maybe I should have allowed her to explore her feelings, instead of instantly repressing them?? It's a tough guess to make over the telephone. In person, it's a lot easier to talk about such deep emotions.