Finally

Well it's all over but the sadness.

Yesterday was Samantha's funeral. It was a lovely simple ceremony with many many supporters for Mark and Heather. I spent three days with them last week trying to help and not get in the way. I wanted to help them so badly, just do anything that would take some of the burden off their shoulders but also trying really hard not to intrude. It's that terrible grief, another presence in the room that is so strong you can almost touch it.

Heather is out of the hospital now and recovering physically but oh the sadness, just soul wrenching heartache. Rebuilding a normal life is going to be so hard but they have each other and their love is so strong, they have family who love them and friends who would do anything for them. Katie and I are going to spend a few days with Heather in a couple of weeks and we are going to do silly things. Girly stuff, painting toenails, facials, possibly dying hair just for the hell of it. I'm hoping that the sheer mindlessness of it all will give Heather a little bit of normal at least for a little while. *sigh* Sad is very tiring.