Don this type of grief can do terrible things to a family so be that pillar of strength that your family needs no matter how hard it may be for you in this time of sorrow.
I know how losing a loved one at a early age can cause pain that no one else can understand and even them closest can't describe that pain to each other,you all will feel a roller coaster of emotions and during that the barriers can start to build up,what starts out as justified anger for your loss can easily turn to hatred towards your loved ones for no reason,it's hard to explain how it happens but it just does if you dont have that pillar of strength to guide you all through these most awkward times.
watch over your family closely,really do try and remember the happy times as his short life of happiness is far better than a long life of unhappiness,i have tears in my eyes knowing i say this with knowing my own family was ripped apart through the loss of a young soul sadly we were not strong enough to cope with it,we never talked we just struck out in anger,i do pray your family as the power to do better.
Tough times ahead Don,the pain will get to a point where you can live with it but i wont lie it never goes fully,my pain sits out back waiting to be restored just like Big Al's old Kristi,but like that old Kristi it is now apart of me and that will never change.
I pray for you and your family,stay strong and never be afraid to cry,trust me it does help at times.
I to am speechless. May the Lord help you and your family get through this. I've heard there is nothing worse in the whole world than losing a child. My deepest condolences.
