Recently, the worst imaginable thing happened to our good friends and neighbors. They received a phone call that no parent ever wants to hear. Their son ended his own life, and their family was changed forever. This horrible event, this most unanswered of happenings, has been weighing heavily on my mind. We will never fully understand his decision or why he came to this end. My heart aches for a mother who fought, cried, loved, and tried to raise a son who could enjoy and experience life. Our hearts are heavy for a father who bravely serves our country every ...
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