Several years ago a co-worker experienced a devastating house fire. Kelly and her 13 year old daughter had to jump from a second floor window to escape. Kelly was found with 2 broken arms, 3 broken vertebrae, bleeding on her brain and severe burns. Her 6 year old son died in the fire.

After about a year in the hospital and a long recovery, Kelly returned to work. We had a welcome back breakfast for her on the day she returned. Her recovery, both physical and emotional, was extraordinary but she still had a few physical problems and was under doctor's care. Kelly had been back for maybe 3 months when we got to work one morning and were told she had died during the night. All of us were devastated.

The day of Kelly's funeral everyone went to the service. A motorcade started at our office complex to the church. All of us met in the parking lot and we went in together. While many of us didn't know her husband or daughter, co-workers who were close friends of the family told us later how much it meant to Kelly's family to see all of us there.

I can understand how you feel over your loss. Please know that my prayers are with your co-worker's family and also with you at this very difficult time.