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Old 07-30-2007, 12:01 PM   #1
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The loss of a friend

On Thursday, I got a call from a friend in CT, where I used to live. She told me that a mutual friend, S, died of a massive heart attack the day before. This was completely unexpected and she had no medical problems that had been detected.

S has been my friend for 15 years. We played racquetball together when I lived there, and stayed in touch after I left. We saw each other about 3-4 times a year, and emailed/talked quite often. She was a kind, loving, outgoing person who touched many lives.

I drove 300 miles Friday for the wake, funeral was Saturday, 300 miles back. That's a long time to be in the car by yourself when you are dealing with a loss such as this. It was a very tough trip for me, but at least I was able to try to comfort her husband and share memories of S with my other friends, and pray that she has found a better place.

I am stunned and saddened. She was only 43.

S, may you rest in peace.


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Old 07-30-2007, 12:11 PM   #2
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I'm so sorry for your loss.

She must have been very special indeed because she had such a caring friend like you.
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Peace, prayers, and blessings to you and your friend's loved ones.

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I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend. It's so hard seeing someone so young pass let alone someone you've been friends with for a long time.

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There's something more stabbing about the loss of someone so young and so unexpectedly. Sorry for your loss.
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Sorry for your loss !
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Old 07-30-2007, 04:53 PM   #7
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Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
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Old 07-30-2007, 07:09 PM   #8
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i'm sorry kaudrey, sounds like you lost someone you cared about a lot...i hope we all remember moments like these and do our best to love our loved ones well while we can!
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Sorry to hear about your loss, especially since she was so young.
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Old 07-31-2007, 07:08 AM   #10
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Thanks everyone.

The fact that she was so young and there was no warning is what is hard to come to grips with. I lost a friend a few years ago to leukemia (at age 42), and as hard as that was, at least we had a year to say goodbye.

On a happier note, my aunt, who had surgery last week to remove a tumor in her colon, is recovering quite well. So, I am very thankful for that.

I appreciate everyone's condolences.
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Wow, so young. It does remind us to love our friends and family every day. That can be hard to remember. I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad to hear that your aunt is doing well.
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