That was beautiful and really hit my heart. my sun 'set' on August 23rd, 2007
and I'm still waiting on it to rise. It's just been a little over 4 months since my husband died and I don't think it's hit me all the way that I'll never ever see him again. You're so right - life IS short and can change in an instant.
I'm very sorry about your friend. It sounds like they had a very good friend in YOU -