Today was a sad day, to say the least. Tonight I found out some very sad news. A dear friend of mine died from plastic surgery she had a couple years ago...implants. She had a top surgeon and the "new FDA approved silicone" implants, which clearly aren't that safe!!! She kept saying she just wanted to feel better about herself. We talked day in and day out before her surgery and not even a week after, she told me she regretted doing it. She wished people could just be happy with what GOD gave them. It's not about what's on the outside, it's what's on the inside. Her whole persona changed. I can't believe what our world has come to. Wear this, wear that. Look this way, look that way! She left me a note, which I can't stop rereading. She said to spread the word that plastic surgery is not the way to go...it's too risky. She said she wishes she would've been smarter & not so superficial. To think about what a beautiful person she was before the surgery and now she isn't here to celebrate all the monumental moments that will come in life. She wishes/hopes that people will hear this story. Be proud of who you are....why are people so insecure and focused on their bodies? Where is there self-esteem? There are not words to describe how much she will be missed. How many people will miss out on knowing her as well. Part of me is angry and the other part is soooo sad. I tried to talk her out of it....I wish I would've tried harder. She had such high spirits even in her final days...she even tried to make jokes with her PSP slogan....plastic surgery is pathetic! She was a smart one, wasn't she? I guess I can say she lost her battle, but not her sense of humor.
So, just when I thought my day couldn't get any worse, it did. I received a call from my friend who lost her baby. Words can't even begin to describe her pain! Healing is the hardest part, and it takes an unknown amount of time. Make sure to tend to your needs first sweetie. The emptiness is such a hard void to even begin to fill. You and your husband are in our thoughts and prayers. Be good to yourselves, especially this holiday season. You will be blessed with your little one before you know it. We love you:)
And sure enough, the day wasn't over yet. I found out a friends father passed away of a staph infection. He was in his 50's...too young! He was a friend from high school and even a prom date. His father was a fun, entertaining and kind man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family as well. He seems to be in good spirits and I hope he can find peace, especially through this holiday season.
