Sadness

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A friend called today and told me that his father passed away. He was almost 90 and sick for a while but death always seems to come unexpected. My friend sounded understandably deflated and sad on the phone and I just wanted to give him a big hug. I tried to think of something comforting to say, but there's really nothing that can take away a sadness like that.

I read the following quote somewhere and thought it might be quite appropriate as my friend's father was very religious and strongly believed in the afterlife;

When you are born, you cry and the world rejoices
When you die, you rejoice and the world cries

I wish my friend and his family love and courage during this difficult time.