Received Some Hard News
@just4him (317089)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
July 8, 2018 1:16pm CST
I have a very good friend. I've known her and her husband for 43 years. They were and have been very good friends, the best I could hope for. Unfortunately, she lives two states away, which is why the news I just received was so hard.
I got a letter from her this morning. Actually yesterday's mail, but I always check the box when I come in in the morning. Usually her letters are several pages long and filled with wonderful news of the family. This one was very thin.
When I opened the envelope there was a little remembrance card in it. Her husband passed away June 1st. I let my kids know, as they were good friends with their kids as well. My daughter texted that she told me, but I missed her message. It came as a shock, but not a big one because he has been in bad health for a while now.
It's all hard to take in. He was a wonderful person, and always asked me if he knew a published author yet. I acknowledged them in my first book and sent them a signed copy. They've been a big part of my life, even if we have drifted apart, mile wise, not heart wise. He will be sorely missed.
I know many of us know friends and family who have passed, and it's never easy. I will always have the memories. Thanks for reading.
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@garymarsh6 (23405)
• United Kingdom
8 Jul 18
Oh dear such news is never nice to receive. Despite not being able to see her often I am sure she knows deep down she is in your heart and thoughts. Keep hold of your happy memories!
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@Letranknight2015 (51969)
• Philippines
9 Jul 18
It's hard when some one you know and has been good to you had passed. Sometimes I try to prepare myself mentally specially my family is getting old already. But so far I'm blessed with a strong healthy mom.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
9 Jul 18
Sorry to hear that you lost a good friend. 
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@marguicha (223129)
• Chile
10 Jul 18
As we grow older, we have to hear more often this sort of news. But it is never easy. We have our memories, as you say. My loved ones are still with me.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jul 18
@marguicha I'm sure it's comforting.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jul 18
Thank you. Yes, it is. I'm sorry for your losses as well.
@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Jul 18
This is definitely sad news and a big loss for you and many others:(
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jul 18
@kobesbuddy I know that was hard for you and your kids.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Jul 18
@just4him Yes, losing their grandpa to cancer was a very sad time.
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@arunima25 (87814)
• Bangalore, India
9 Jul 18
Such news are never nice to be received. My heartfelt condolences to you and your friend's family. May God give you the strength to cope up with the loss.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jul 18
Thank you. No, it's never easy to receive that kind of news.
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jul 18
@arunima25 Her letter said she was having a hard time, so I have her in my prayers.
@arunima25 (87814)
• Bangalore, India
10 Jul 18
@just4him Hope that your friend is coping well.
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@JESSY3236 (19941)
• United States
13 Jul 18
that's sad. Yeah it's always a shock even if the person is in bad health. Sorry.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
8 Jul 18
Ohh that's sad.. I am so sorry for your loss
.. I am so sorry for your loss1 person likes this
@brokekid0212 (1187)
• Philippines
9 Jul 18
I am very sorry to hear that. :"(
May God bless the woman, her family and her husband who'll be in Heaven :)
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@brokekid0212 (1187)
• Philippines
10 Jul 18
@just4him You're very welcome, my dear :)
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