blink.

last entry, i was talking about how life has changed for me throughout the last year.

yesterday, i got news that one of my closest girl friend's dad had just passed away of a heart attack.

just like that, he's gone.

i didn't know her dad very well, i knew her mom better. her dad seemed healthy enough; at least there were never any mentions of hospital trips or medical issues.

i can't imagine how she must feel like right now. and to be so unprepared, for such a life-altering moment - i am at loss for words.

and us as friends; what do we say to a friend who is going through such a thing? you want to comfort them, you want to attempt to make them feel better - but of course you know, things won't be better - not for a long time, at least. how do you help soeone get through such a devastation?

in the end, i guess, you just have to let time work on its own. i don't think she'll ever be the same, chatterbox, happy girl that we know - but i hope she remembers that she is still surrounded by love - by people who would do almost anything to take that pain away.

she doesn't know of the existence of this blog, so it's highly unlikely that she would ever read this entry, but regardless, this is for her.

babe, i love you. you're strong, beautiful and kind-hearted. this wound will leave a scar that will always be a part of you, but insha Allah, you'll get through this. may your dad's soul rest in peace. amin.