Sad news for me

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Sad news for me
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Sat, 06-28-2008 - 1:36pm

I got a call this morning from the cousin of my childhood friend, Madeline. Took me awhile to realize this was no social call.


My old friend passed away this morning in FL where she lived for the past 30 yrs, only 3 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer


Her cousin apologized..things were crazy, she had a hard time getting my number...I understood.


Madeline and I had known each other since third grade, growing up I spent a lot of time with her and her family. Through high school, into adulthood...we shared a lot...


after her move to FL i visted her there when we went down, saw her up here when she came to visit her family..most recently last year


Her cousin and I also go way back, she is also a Spanish teacher..we were together in Valencia, spain in 1969 when i studied at the Univ of Valencia


ahh..so sad...and I feel so helpless....but I sat down and wrote to her 2 daughters and each of her 4 sisters.


what can you do...?...sigh....


 

Dutch


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Registered: 09-19-2003
Wed, 07-02-2008 - 6:59pm
dutch,again i extend my condolesnces on the loss of your friend madeline.there is nothing much we can do,we re here and in a blink of an eye,we disappear. sending hugs your way..mindy

    

                      

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Registered: 03-25-2007
Wed, 07-02-2008 - 8:57pm

Dutch:


I hope you are feeling a little better this week.

Always, Lou
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Registered: 03-01-2006
Wed, 07-02-2008 - 9:36pm

yes,we are

Dutch

 

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 07-03-2008 - 7:21am

Dutch,


I am sorry for your loss. Never easy to lose a friend. My prayers

 


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Thu, 07-03-2008 - 10:12am

Lou, thank you for your words of comfort


the native Americans had a lot of wisdom.


I too believe we are enriched by the people in our lives...they become part of who we are


it was not just my friend but her whole family! very fond memories


I sent a basket (fruit,etc)

Dutch

 

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Thu, 07-03-2008 - 10:32am

Thank you,Beck


I sent a card, letter and fruit basket to her girls


then later I thought about her school..she was still teaching elem school in FL


this loss affects so many


she was only 58


but,. these things happen


then we have to turn to something positive


hugs


Dutch

 

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Registered: 03-25-2007
Tue, 07-08-2008 - 2:51pm

Dutch:


I am sure your childhood friend's family has enjoyed your card and gift.

Always, Lou
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Tue, 07-08-2008 - 3:46pm
Hi Dutch--I am so sorry for your loss. You're right-what can we do, but it hurts all the same. But they can't take your memories away. I am sure her family found comfort in your letters and I hope you are feeling better. I send you hugs and hope time passes quickly in this respect.
Hugs,
Carol
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Registered: 03-01-2006
Tue, 07-08-2008 - 6:21pm

thnak you..that was all very well said ,Lou


and I appreciate it


the donation of books to the library is a great idea!


What I did this summer was made memorial donations to the Red Cross for the mid west floods..then they notify the familiy...killed 2 birds with one stone, if you will forgive that idiom!


you are right..she will always be a part of me..


hugs


Dutch

 

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Tue, 07-08-2008 - 6:40pm

thank you, Carol


I appreciate what you have said


The shock has worn off and I have had some time to process this...at the very least she did not suffer long.


I remember her and the many times with her family fondly


and at least I saw them all last year


We reach an age where this statistically

Dutch