Thursday, January 27
A rite I could have waited forI guess it's a rite of passage of sorts. But, this rite used to be something I thought was for our parents, you know, "older" people. I have a friend who will likely die in the next few weeks. He's had cancer for a while, but has suddenly taken a turn for the worse and hospice has been called.
I had 2 high school friends die not long after we got out of college, but those were both unusual. As in, "Oh, I can't believe it!". This time, while it's terrible news, it feels more like a part of what will become more frequent in the coming years.
So, we're working on travel arrangements (possibly) for this weekend. We'll go visit him for what will, I'm sure, be the last time. Being a grown-up sucks sometimes.
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I'm so sorry, hon. (((hugs)))
It's always sad when people die too young. I'm so sorry.
Yes, it does. I'm so very sorry.
Oh, I'm so sorry! *(*(*hugs*)*)*
Of course it is a tragedy- for your friend, his family and his friends.
While there are no consoling words, at some point later on, the net result will be positive, in the lessons learned.
Life is indeed precious- and those to whom we are close need to know that.
This comment seems out of place here amongst such a somber post, but I did want to say thanks for stopping by.
Let me know how many times your 3rd grader rolls his/her eyes at the sound of the song:)
Come back again soon!
sweetie bless you in your travels and it is good to go. I am nearly 25 and already have lost 4 classmates from high school alone, 2 to the war, 1 to cancer and another a tragic suicide... my thoughts, warm and caring are with you and yours!
Oh - thats so sad....(((hugs)))
I'm so sorry.
Being a grown-up does stink sometimes.
My thoughts are with you and I'm praying for your friend.
I'm so sorry. Terminal illnesses have a way of giving you unique moments of perspective don't they?
My first taste of this was a 32 y/o cancer patient that I treated for one month before she died. I was 29. You never forget them.
My heart is with you.
I'm sorry to hear about that, it's so hard. *hugs*
I'm so sorry. I wish I could say it won't happen often ... but it does.
-G
I'm so sorry. (((BIG HUGS)))
I am so sorry... I will keep you all in my thoughts. (((hugs)))
I'm sorry...
*hugs* I'm so sorry hun. If you need to talk, email me :) I am a certified therapist, just not a practicing one.
I'm sorry to hear your news. Unfortunately as we get older we have to deal with it more and more.
You should help him put together a blog of memories and thoughts ...for his family ..and you;)
There is no way to ease the pain of losing a friend, and I'm so sorry for you. It does put life in perspective though, doesn't it? The reminder that life is short can certainly shake up one's priorities. All the very best to you.
I am sorry, too. Saying goodbye is always hard, no matter the age.
I feel for you. Sorry!
I'm sorry! Being an adult definitely has its down sides.
Being a grown up does suck. I am so sorry that you have to go through this. It is scary that we're all looking at this to happen quite a few more times in all our futures.
I think I'm going through that passage myself, sort of through my parents eyes. In the past couple years two of my parents best friends have passed away, and another was rediagnosed with cancer that has spread. Though they are hopeful, they know the outlook is not good.
My prayers are with you as see the end coming.
Damn. Unfortunately this is also something in your life that I can relate to. I think you know from reading my blog that my son's dad died of cancer last year (lung cancer, age 46). I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Saying goodbye is a really hard thing to do. :(
I'm sorry Busy Mom - I like to ditch reality a lot myself...
It's never easy no matter what the circumstances. I'm really sorry.