In the midst of this awful time of isolation, our friend Audrey Watters lost her son Isaiah. Audrey is a brilliant critic of the misuse of technology in our lives. Our hearts go out to her now, acknowledging her terrible loss.
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Oh no!!!!!!!!!
Ms. Watters is, indeed, brilliant. And compassionate. What an unspeakably terrible thing. My heart goes out to her.
Yes. I receive her newsletter. This sad account ended with her signature choice of beautiful photos of birds, this one a Mourning Dove.
No words. Aie yie yie!!!
Such sad news. I am speechless. Sending Ms. Watters “love and light.”
A parent’s worst nightmare. My daughter was deeply depressed in high school. It was a time in my life when I felt totally helpless. Try to find some solace in your precious memories.
I am so sorry Audrey. My prayers are with you.
I’m sorry, Audrey. I will take some time later on to think about you and your son when I’m not staring at this screen. And, I will always remember what you wrote about him and this time we are living through. Take care.
Audrey Watters—I have gotten so much from your writing. Please accept my condolences for your loss. It’s so sad. What times we live in.
Dear Ms Watters,
I am terribly sorry for your loss.
I lost my eldest ten yrs ago at the age of 23. The circumstances were different, yet the same. Ultimately he died from the drugs that were being used to treat his illnesses, & he was just as alone, slipping away in a hospital bed, even tho I’d just been there until 3 hrs prior. And there were years of his suffering and me feeling helpless. I am so glad you had that time with your son before his death, in person despite quarantine, & happy/ hopeful communications after that. I remember holding my son’s hand that day, and what we said, and sharing happy stuff a few days before. That’s what I hang onto. He knew you loved him. That’s all you can do, love them.
I am so sorry for Ms. Watter’s loss. I lost my brother to an overdose on January first this year. I believe her son’s name is Isaiah not Isaac.