In yesterday's post, I wrote about the darker side of social media. However there is also a very positive side - the opportunity to form deep friendships with people from around the world that we may never get to physically meet. Through social media, the world does become a very small place.
This morning I woke to some very sad news from one of my close social media friends who I have known for many years. Her son was involved in a freak accident and suffered fatal head injuries. He was only 26 years old. I dedicate today's post to Brandon, who from the photos I have seen loved to dress up as a cowboy when he was little. He was a handsome man and his photos exude a very special spirit. His mum described him as a wonderful and kind soul, always finding laughter in every situation, and bringing the greatest joy to her life.
It is impossible for me to fathom the grief that my friend is going through right now. I find it hard to find the words I want to say to express my condolences to her and her family. This morning's news really hit home hard as to how precious, how fragile and how unpredictable life is. When I shared the news with my son, I hugged him a little tighter than usual and shed a mother's tears.
Flying Solo Tip 075365 : Every moment is precious; we never know which will be our last.