Anita just called me. Our neighbor, our dog sitter, just a good 17 year old boy died suddenly on Wednesday. I think it is the first time that someone I know, so young and so suddenly has died. I feel like it is not real. That I will walk by their house later and see him and smile and say hello.
We are going to a service tonight at 5pm. Harry's friend's mom is watching him. I am so grateful for all that I have. Such a great husband, child, family and dear friends. I only hope I can find the right words to express my sadness and sorrow for them.
Maybe I thought I would be more prepared. But how can you be prepared for the unexpected and yet that is what my life is like all the time. The military doles out handfuls of unexpectedness and each time I am sort of in shock. You would think I figure it out by now.

Goodbye Matt. You were a good kid. We'll miss you.