If you have been following this blog over the past six weeks or so, you have read several posts about my friend Dina’s twenty year old son, Tyler, who died on Halloween in a house fire. Since that tragic day, I have been absolutely amazed by the graciousness, kindness, and compassion that have been displayed by my beautiful friend and her family and friends. Today, my friend’s mother shared another touching story of kindness on Facebook, and with her permission, I am honored to share it here:
“Nicole had three of Tyler’s best friends at her Christmas concert Thursday night. Tyler would be so proud of his friends for being there for his little Coco, and so are we! You hear all about what’s wrong with the young people today, but you never hear about all the amazing ways they look out for their friends. There would have been many more if they were in town. So many of his friends are making the effort to be there for his family. I love all these young people so much!!”
Sometimes, it is difficult to know what to say or do to comfort someone who has lost a loved one, but Tyler’s friends have mastered this delicate art beautifully. Dina has shared story after story of how Tyler’s friends continue to gather at her home for dinner and game night, in addition to calling and texting Dina to offer her support and share in her grief. Facing the holidays without Tyler has been tough, but his friends’ compassion and concern have made it more bearable for his family and, even, for each other. Love never dies, and neither does true friendship.
Thank you for sharing such beautiful and kind words, and indeed, there are so many wonderful young people who are kind in this world. Children are our future, and these young people give me great hope.
I just had, in the last month or so, my older brother’s 20-year-old son leave his home-town of a couple thousand and come live in Vancouver with our few millions. I managed to find him a suite in the same building as myself, and just watching him as he adapts to his new environment has been a blessing that I never would have suspected. His personality added some essence to the blogs we’ve been discussing here, so they couldn’t have come at a better time in my life, and I thank you again for each of them.
This was such a tragedy and there must be such a gaping hole there.
I hope that they have found comfort in those kind gestures of his friends for being there for them.
Thank you for your words, Elizabeth! It has been so humbling to watch my friend go through this, and I am grateful that so many people have been there to support and love them.
Your friend is blessed to have so many people who love and care for her and also for her son. What lovely examples of kindness and love that these friends have shown her..and I am sure will continue to show her. Bless her and all that have been affected by the loss of Tyler. Bless you too Kristi for being such a beautiful person and friend…..
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My heart, yes, there are many wonderful young people that reach out to others. Blessings, we are surrounded by so many blessings. Warm embrace.
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Thank you for sharing such beautiful and kind words, and indeed, there are so many wonderful young people who are kind in this world. Children are our future, and these young people give me great hope.
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I love that comment – yes, they give us hope, huge smiles.
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Many thanks for reblogging this!
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Very welcome Kristi! Great post!
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It’s good to know that we are leaving this world in the hands of a generation that has not forgotten the meaning of the word compassion. God bless.
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Well said, and I agree!
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I just had, in the last month or so, my older brother’s 20-year-old son leave his home-town of a couple thousand and come live in Vancouver with our few millions. I managed to find him a suite in the same building as myself, and just watching him as he adapts to his new environment has been a blessing that I never would have suspected. His personality added some essence to the blogs we’ve been discussing here, so they couldn’t have come at a better time in my life, and I thank you again for each of them.
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Thank you for sharing that and for your support and interest, as it means a lot to me!
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This was such a tragedy and there must be such a gaping hole there.
I hope that they have found comfort in those kind gestures of his friends for being there for them.
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Thank you for your words, Elizabeth! It has been so humbling to watch my friend go through this, and I am grateful that so many people have been there to support and love them.
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still so sad and yet a great beauty has revealed itself from the ashes.
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Beautifully stated and so very true!
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Kristi, these are pearls of wisdom. Just being there matters. Take care, BTG
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Thank you, and i agree.
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Your friend is blessed to have so many people who love and care for her and also for her son. What lovely examples of kindness and love that these friends have shown her..and I am sure will continue to show her. Bless her and all that have been affected by the loss of Tyler. Bless you too Kristi for being such a beautiful person and friend…..
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Thanks so much, Sheila, for your lovely words, and it is I who is truly blessed to have Dina has my friend. She is my hero!
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