Deep breath

[cjsmith]

Well. THAT was a difficult phone call to make. But I'm (as I knew I would be) immensely glad I called.

Thank you all, by the way, for all your support. I know that because I screened comments, it may look like almost nobody said a thing. That's so not true. The outpouring of kind words and of compassionate suggestions has been tremendous, and I really appreciate it.

Comments

[evilegg.livejournal.com]

Dude I missed that post.
Way to suck it up, and don't forget- it IS your loss to.
I'm so sorry.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

It is, but not as much 'cause I didn't know him that well any more. I'm going to be there for the living, which will be enough of an emotional maelstrom.

Thanks.

[lkeele.livejournal.com]

More big hugs, habibti.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you. That seems too simple to say, but there it is.

[tiger-spot.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I never know what to say.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Me neither. I'm awful that way. I think I managed to avoid being an insulting snot over the phone, which would maybe kinda be like me except it's really not the right time for it. [wry smile]

[selenite.livejournal.com]

Congrats on dealing with it successfully. I'm always terrible at that myself.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Me too. But I tried, which I think is eighty percent of what matters.

[mbumby.livejournal.com]

Glad it went as well as it could. (Sorry it needed to be done.) And "good on you!" for making the call.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks!