I've lost another friend...

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I've lost another friend...
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Sat, 12-19-2009 - 9:59am

I've been very sad the last couple of days after finding out (on Facebook) late Thursday night that a friend of mine in the state of Washington has passed away unexpectedly.

Because of FB we had reconnected. He and his brother had been very good friends of my brother in h.s. and my bff in h.s. used to water ski with him a lot. We had become friends again and had spent hours on the phone talking during the past year.

He was divorced and had shared custody of his 11 yr. old DD, 14 yr. old DS and his 20 yr. DD was in college. His kids lived with him during the week and with his "ex" on the weekends. I can only imagine how devastated these children are. They just recently lost their 32 year old Aunt (mother's sister) to cancer (within the last 2 months) and she left behind a 3 yr. old.

After some sleuthing on the part of some friends of mine I found out he had had pneumonia and then got the flu. Cause of death was complications from the flu. He was 61. My brother and his ex-wife were stunned when I told them. This is weighing heavily on me.

I'm sure I will perk up at "The Divine Miss M's" 3rd birthday party today!

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Sat, 12-19-2009 - 10:10am

Oh Blu, that is just too much sadness for you. I hope the time spent with Miss M will lighten your spirit.

The pneumonia issue is one our MD was worried about and insisted we both get the vaccine. He said it can weaken your defenses so much that other things set in.

BTW - do you have snow? We have a dusting, but the sky is gray, so there is more to come.

Big hug to you,

Jacquie

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Sat, 12-19-2009 - 10:23am
(((hugs))) to you, Blu.
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Sat, 12-19-2009 - 10:32am

Blu this year has hit you really hard with the loss of so many.

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Sat, 12-19-2009 - 10:44am

On Blu I am so sorry to hear the loss of your friend. This year has really been a tough one for you and I hope as the year closes and another year begins that the cycle is moving onwards and a better 2010 is coming your way. Enjoy the party with Miss M today, at least for a few hours find enjoyment through a child's eyes and just relax. Sending prayers your way, been thinking of you...


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Sat, 12-19-2009 - 11:11am

I emailed you.

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Sat, 12-19-2009 - 11:38am
So sorry about your sad news....never good to hear....and harder at this time of the year.....Children have a way of easing the hurt....Praying for a better 2010!

 


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Sat, 12-19-2009 - 12:14pm

I am so glad that 2009 is rapidly drawing to an end, Blu.

 


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