Well, I’m not sure if she was Irish…tonight some friends got together to celebrate a beautiful life. We drank wine, reminisced and…cried.
Today (Yesterday??) I found out that one of my friends died from cancer. Moreover it was the surgery she had to remove organs, the ensuing renal failure, and in the end blood clots that made her heart stop beating. So…it wasn’t the cancer that directly killed her, but pretty much. We were all optimistic that she would beat it!
She was a bright shining optimistic person. A beautiful heart!!! Really, she exuded sunshine…truly. I’m pretty sure I can’t express HOW MUCH SHE DIDN’T DESERVE THIS. She left behind two young boys and her husband. My heart hurts that they lost their mom and wife. Her Father in Law died in May. I think they have had more than enough sadness for one family to take. Oh, the tears I’ve shed for them. 🙁
Life has yet again proven it is not fair.
There is a time for everything,
And a season for every activity under heaven:
A time to be born and a time to die
A time to plant and a time to uproot,
A time to kill and a time to heal,
A time to tear down and a time to build,
A time to weep and a time to laugh,
A time to mourn and a time to dance,
A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
A time to embrace and a time to refrain,
A time to search and a time to give up,
A time to keep and a time to throw away,
A time to tear and a time to mend,
A time to be silent and a time to speak,
A time to love and a time to hate,
A time for war and a time for peace.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
RIP Gwen – your spirit will be missed…so very much.
I am feeling this pain very much for you, having lost a friend just recently myself as you know. Gathering together and reminiscing and crying must be such a therapeutic thing. I haven’t had a chance to do this yet as my friend was interstate and all our mutual friends are also interstate. You’re so right though, it just isn’t fair.
Sending you many prayers and virtual hugs in your grief.
Oh Stacy, I’m so sorry. I wish there were words …
So sorry for your loss. Lots of prayers for healing for those left behind. xo
Stacy, (Cyber *HUG*) you are in our thoughts and prayers…
So sorry to hear about your friend…that is so sad! I can only imagine the pain her family must be in…
Oh Stacy, I’m so sorry.
O my goodness, Stacy! I am so so very very sorry to hear of your sweet friend…. I will be praying for you and for the her family. So so sorry..
I’m so sorry Stacy.
Praying for a time to heal for her family and friends.
And a time someday soon, to dance.
She sounds like the type who would want you to.
I’m so sorry to hear about your friend — my thoughts go out to you and to her family.
I’m sorry. 🙁