Learning how to file bankruptcy is one of those things that every person wishes they never have to deal with.  Another thing people hope they never have to do is to ask friends or family for money.  Probably the worst thing of all, is a parent having to bury their child.  It is a pain that I never wish to experience.  I recently had the misfortune of having to attend the wake and funeral of a good friend of mine from high school.  It was one of the hardest things that I have ever had to do in my entire life.  I felt so awful for his parents and his younger brother, who I know quite well, and I did not know what to say to them.  The amazing thing was, I found strength in them.  They seemed to be dealing with the whole tragedy so well, and really consoled me.  They took solace in their religion, and the company of their family and friends.  His mom took the time to thank me for being such a good friend to him, and that really touched me.  The funeral service was incredibly sad, but really beautiful.  The preacher cried through the eulogy he delivered.