Death

Danielle's grandma died this morning. I feel so awful for her and her family because not only do I know them all very well and might be considered one of the family, but I have gone through the exact same thing within the last year. As soon as Danielle called me and told me, I knew I had to get over there. Grandma (as she had me call her) had cancer and it got the better of her. I feel so bad for Danielle because she was so close with her grandma. I know where she is coming from. When Nana died, I literally felt like one of my oldest and best friends had left me. And that a piece of me disappeared. Danielle's mom looked so relieved to see me when I got there this afternoon. She asked me to take care of Danielle and she told me that she thought that Grandma would want me to go to the funeral, to be there for Danielle. Then after I talked to her, I went and made sure Grandpa was ok. He was holding in there. I think he is still in a state of shock. I know how much he loved her so I know he is hurting. Then after I talked to Grandpa, I went and talked to Danielle in her room for a little bit. She was trying so hard not to cry but finally she gave in and cried for a few minutes. All I did was let her cry on my shoulder and let her get out as much as she would allow herself. Then we went and socialized with her brother. We did that for a little bit and finally it was getting late so I told her I should probably get going because I had homework to do. But I promised her I would come by tomarrow and see her. So I might go by after I get out of school and just have Matt take me over to her house. I feel like I have to be there for Danielle. It's my job as her friend to be there for her. I love you Danielle. I'm always here for you...