I don’t think this will qualify as I diary, but I need to get this out there.
My son’s best friend is American born, but his parents are Turkish born. I don’t know if they are now citizens of the US or permanent residents, and frankly I don’t care. They are two of the most gracious and kind people I have ever met.
My son and their son are thick as thieves. They are both funny, caring, loving, creative, adventurous and a bit mischievous (in a fun way). My son is 12 as is his best friend. I adore his friend and love him as if he were family.
My son’s best friend and his parents are currently in Turkey visiting relatives, and I have no way of knowing if they’re okay or what’s going on. I am beside myself with worry. With the events of the last couple of weeks, the Nice attacks, and now this, I don’t know what to do.
I haven’t told my son yet what is going on, and I don’t know if I should. Part of me wants to be straight-forward with him, yet my maternal instinct is to protect him from the ugliness and uncertainty until things settle down. Right now, I’m going with the latter.
All I want is my son’s best friend and his family to return to the US safe, sound and unharmed, and for Turkey to resolve this situation with as little conflict as possible.
Be safe and be well, my friends, and hold those you cherish a little closer to you tonight.