I found out today that a dear friend is no longer with us.
I don’t know any of the details, other than that she is gone, that she had been struggling with some personal demons, and that I miss her already.
What’s odd is that I haven’t seen her or her family for almost a year, but was planning to visit during my Spring Break, which is coming up.
And now I can’t. Too late…
Too late to reach out to her. Too late to tell her how much we love her. Too late to let her know I’m here if she needs me.
I’m trying to make sense of all of this.
I’m not a religious person, but if you can send some positive vibes out to her family, I’m sure they can use them.
March 24, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Frank, I’m so sorry about your friend. I will be holding you and her family in my thoughts.
March 24, 2009 at 4:13 pm
March 24, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I’m so sorry Frank….you and her family will be in my thoughts…
March 24, 2009 at 4:23 pm
I’m sorry for your loss.
March 24, 2009 at 4:29 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this Frank. Her family will be in my thoughts. There is no sense to make of losses like these. All we can do is remember how blessed we were to have that person in our lives and hold on tight to that… {hugs}
March 24, 2009 at 6:41 pm
*heavy sigh……I’m very sorry to read this Frank. In my lifetime I’ve not only been there (w/the presonal demons, thank God I’m free!) but have lost members of my own family this way. It’s not right. It’s not pretty. There are always too many unanswered questions. I pray that not only will her family feel a sense of comfort during this crazy time. And for you too. I always feel like we would have some really great talks if I could meet you in person. For now, all I have is this keyboard. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers right now. Life is precious…too short for us to waste it. I’m thankful that you and I know that.
March 24, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Frank ~ of course you and your friend and her family are in my prayers ~ I hope she is at peace and at some point I pray you and her family will find peace with this also. xxoo
March 24, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Frank,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you all find peace with her passing.
March 24, 2009 at 8:33 pm
So sorry Frank. The loss, for whatever reason, of a friend or relative, diminishes the spirit of those left behind. Keep the good memories close and your loved ones closer still. Hugs.
March 24, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I think this type of loss has probably affected all of us at one point or another. There is no sense to make out of it. It’s a reality that none of us should be left to deal with. Unfortunately the only thing we can do about it is remember the good that was in the person that has left, and not question ourselves as to whether we’ve done all we could to be there. Living our own lives to the fullest and cherishing every minute, is what we can do to honor those that couldn’t.
Take care Frank…my deepest thoughts are with you and her family at this time.
March 25, 2009 at 2:25 am
Dear Frank, this is very sad news, my sincere sympathy for your loss. Remember all the wonderful times you had together, and also the not so wonderful. Sorry that you missed an opportunity to be there for her, but these things do happen. We can’t always be there ‘in that certain place’ when we should. Keep her memory alive and she will always be close by.
March 25, 2009 at 4:53 am
Oh Frank, I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. I am thinking of you and the circle of friends and family she leaves behind.
March 25, 2009 at 5:20 am
sending prayers and good vibes
March 25, 2009 at 7:12 am
Frank, I’m so sorry and will be thinking of you and sending thoughts to her family. And please know that even if you had been there it may not have changed things. She knew how much she was loved and how many people cared for her but for some everything else in their life and mind trumps that and leads them in a very dark direction. The ones that are left always feel a sense of guilt and what if. But you are such a kind and dear person, trust that she knew how you felt about her. love to you and your family~dori
March 25, 2009 at 2:18 pm
oh gosh, I’m sure sorry, Frank. (((HUGS))) Thinking of you and her family
March 25, 2009 at 4:18 pm
How very sad. I’m so sorry, Frank.
March 26, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I will send some thoughts their way….
March 27, 2009 at 7:41 am
I’m so sorry Frank. My thoughts are with you & her family. (((HUGS)))
March 27, 2009 at 10:15 am
I’m so sorry.
March 29, 2009 at 12:26 pm
It’s hard to make sense of things such as this, and I guess, we don’t really need to make sense of it because we’ll never know what was really going on with that person. But you can be there for the family, and you can lift up her spirit with happy memories. XOXOX
March 30, 2009 at 7:31 am
Frank,
Im sorry for the lost of ur friend!! Life is short, so always tell ur friends & family you love them!! I love u Frank…Aunt Mary
April 1, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Sorry to hear about your friend. You and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 15, 2009 at 7:27 am
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