norbert - I have thought of you often since your posting of the death of your friend.
It is rare and beautiful to have such a friend. Colm is correct that two weeks is no time. For such a significant loss, it is not uncommon to grieve for a year or longer. It's been 10 years for me and still I am occasionally sucker-punched by such a tidal wave of grief it feels like it just happened.
Honor your grief. Cry all you need to. Remember the many joys this friend brought to your life. It will get easier to bear.
I promise.
Know that your friend will always be part of you and will always be with you. Know that because of him, you know how to be a great friend. And you will be again for someone who very much needs you for a friend.
Peace.
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