Suicide -- The Pain We Don't See

His name is Gatlin and you can clearly hear how talented he is.

For some unknown - crazy reason, this precious child, a high school freshman, with his entire life in front of him, took his own life.

I don't know his parents, but I am a parent and I would be devastated - as I am sure they are. I never met this young boy, but his parents now have to live the rest of their lives without their son. What could have been so painful to him, so anxiety ridden, that his seemingly only answer was a permanent solution to a temporary problem?

To his parents, my heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my prayers.

It doesn't matter his mode of suicide. What's important is he is gone.

I tell you -- if you are a parent, don't miss an opportunity to hug your kids, tell them how precious & unique they are, how much you love them -- don't miss any opportunity.