So sorry to hear about this, fd. At least losing my dad so near the holidays was mitigated by him having had a good, long life of 87.5 years. It just doesn't seem right for a little one to go, at all, let alone around such a significant time.

Good thoughts and meditations from her for you, your friend, and their family. May they find solace in what time they've had and not get too hung up on the "why" for there's never an adequate answer.

In sorrow and peace,

kat