While this course isn't focused on human nature or death & dying, it is a philosophy course, and I don't want to overlook Mitch's death. How has the experience of having you friend, classmate, and/or teammate die challenged you to reflect on your own life? He was a biology major -- does that inspire you to think more about science or academics generally in a positive way? He was an athlete - does that inspire you in some way? He was also a cheerful friend and classmate -- what do you take from that disposition.
It is okay for you to be angry, sad, despondent even. Everyone grieves differently and it is normal to have a range of emotional responses. Try to be gentle with yourselves, but do try to maintain some routines to help you move through the next few weeks and months. I'm not a counselor, but I am open to and experienced in talk about death, so feel free to bring your questions and concerns to me. Perhaps we could even look at some of the social science research around grief.
This is only my second semester at Thomas More College.Though I personally didn't know Mitch, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to his family, friends and teammates. I am glad to be a part of a student body as close as that of TMC. The ability to come together after an event such as this shows the great character of all the TMC community.
ReplyDeleteI did not know Mitch as well as I wish I would have but I cannot picture his face in my mind without a smile. That was just the kind of person he was. The first time I met Mitch he spoke to me it was as if we had been friends for years. I will miss him dearly. Fly high Mitch I hope to see you again bud.
ReplyDeleteAlthough Mitch and I were not the best of buds I never passed up an opportunity to talk to him. He always had an amazing smile on his face and never failed at making me laugh. He was the driving factor behind this years team and I hope we made him proud
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