The Value of Friendship
It was a particularly difficult December. I lost my mother following a courageous twenty-year battle with cancer. Coming almost seven years after my father’s death from complications of Parkinson’s disease her death left me feeling alone (despite strong family support and two close siblings) and emotionally drained. Condolences from my lawyer colleagues, my brother and sister firefighters and other friends were very comforting but the emptiness continues. Thanks to all for their support and help in realizing the true value of friendship.
