I have come to realize that I find comfort and security in social media. I have been able to find and reconnect with so many people who have made an impact in my life through the power of the minds of the creators of Facebook.
I learned of a friend who took his life last year. I guess reading articles in the newspaper about suicide survivor support groups is an occupational hazard for me. I didn't expect to have such an up close and personal experience with the Trib at nearly midnight Saturday night. All I wanted was the score to the football game. What I gained was so much more.
Friends and family of my deceased friend created a Facebook page in his memory. As I read the entries, memories came flooding back of him, and other people and places. I began to wonder... Would I find Roo here?
Tentatively, I typed a message to another of the Wonder Women in my Justice League. Oh how I wanted to hear from her! I told myself that I would be "okay" regardless of whether or not I got a response.
Roo responded. My heart leaped. My social security blanket once again wrapped me in the warmth of a message from a dear friend.
I feel stronger today knowing that my Justice League is more complete. I feel more love in my life today. I feel more confident today. I feel more silly today.
It's been too, too long, Roo.
