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Losing my friend

Posted: May 12, 2012

Last July I posted about my friend, Fran. She had been taken to the hospital with an infection, then underwent open heart surgery followed by a long list of compications. She had insulin dependent diabetes since she was five years of age. Fran never made it home from the hospital, and spent many months in a nursing home. Today I got the call that she died Friday morning.

Although I am thankful her suffering is at an end, I am feeling so empty and terribly sad at her passing. I am thinking of so many little things we used to talk about, and how we made each other laugh. I remember our visits to our local dog park together, or just meeting for a nice bowl of soup at Cracker Barrel. Things that seemed so small are now so important to me.

A few months prior to her illness she and her niece had a terrible fight, and very hurtful things were said to Fran. She never recovered from that. However, I found out today that shortly before her passing her niece went to see her, and at the time of her passing all was well with them. I am posting this because of the recent comments on the board regarding Mother's Day, and the fact that some mothers and children are not speaking. I feel for all of you, and pray that there will be healing of your relationships.

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What a lovely message - Suzy Q

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First I am so sorry for your loss. sounds like you were lucky to have such a wonderful friend. At least you still have your good memories of time spent with Fran. Also how great that her niece came to see her and make amends before she passed away.

Yes I am one of those posters. I am really trying to reach my daughter. It is hard when you say hurtful things to each other. But we cannot dwell on this and someone has to be strong to make the first move. I have sent my daughter some ecards from American Greetings. This is sort of my traditional way of reaching out to people.

Thanks a lot Christine. Again you have my sympathy and prayers for your friend. God bless.

Thank you so much - Christine

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I needed your reply this morning. My heart is just breaking, and all the pain and sadness is pouring out. I remember the day Fran called me and told me she got a terrible email from her niece, telling her to stay out of her life. His niece was the daughter of Fran's sister, who was killed instantly when the other driver fell asleep at the wheel. Fran tried to reason with her niece, to no avail. Fran loved her and treated her like her own child.

You are doing the rightt thing by trying to open the door that stands between you and your daughter. I believe in time your relationship will be restored. Sometimes it is difficult to be the one who makes the first move. You can have peace knowing you have done that. Thank you again. Your post really touched me.

Friends are priceless. - DD

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I am sorry for the loss of your friend. It sounds like you had a very special relationship and were lucky to have each other.

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