My very special friend Mary and I met through a horrifying tragedy. Mary lost her husband Mike and I lost my brother Johnny both from Covid in the beginning of the Pandemic in the New York-New Jersey area. We live 10 minutes from one another in Northern NJ and have been special friends for almost 5 years. We got to know one another after our loved ones died suddenly and unexpectedly. I could not have made it through the grief and trauma without her ongoing support, compassion and love. I am so grateful that we will always be there for one another for the rest of our lives.

Thank you, Mary.