Near Miss

So last night a dear friend, whom I also love greatly, had a near miss.

His girl went to talk to her ex. To get things squared away before she and my friend continued their talks of marriage. They had already moved in together and were building a life.

I guess the ex didnt like that. So he shot her in the head and set his house on fire. Then, from her phone he starting txting break up messages to my friend.

He and I talked on the phone as he was packing a few things to go stay at his old place for the night. He got back to his place safe and sound and while he was upset with her ... he planned on having a talk with her today after work.

That of course didnt happen. In fact, the crazy ex went looking for my friend and burned her house down too. I thank the gods that he was not home but safely in his bed at the old place.

The light in this is that the crazy ex is also dead. He took his own life after calling the police.

I got the call this morning from him that she was dead ... that he had lost nearly everything. I hope though that he can hold on to the fact that he is alive. That he has friends and that he is loved.

"Love and light and hope for thee,
Now and ever my wish shall be."