2. Feed them delicious meals with lots of protein choices for rebuilding their broken hearts.
3. Wear them out with a "brisk" after dinner walk over 2 miles of "gently" rolling hills in 85 degree heat.
4. Leave a night light at the top of the stairs for when they are wandering around after being woken by the nightmares.
5. Keep a large box of tissues nearby.
6. Be prepared for tear stained pillow cases so don't put out your best linens.
7. Warn your spouse that when he is surprised in the bathroom by your friend's red and tear streaked face, a fresh cold washcloth would be just the thing to help.
8. Remember that there is not anything you can say that can possibly help. The ONLY thing even remotely appropriate is "I am so sorry." Because they know you mean it with your entire being. It's best to be quiet. All your friend really needs right now is your presence.
If you are blessed enough to have one good friend in your life, you understand what I mean when I say I wouldn't trade her for all the riches on the face of the earth.
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