My close friend died!

Philippines
February 11, 2007 3:48pm CST
Lenie went to sleep last February 8 never to rise again. They found her cold body the following morning. She has been suffering from diabetes and hypertension for some years already and that might be the cause of the death. Lenie has been my very close friend since 1964 when we were still in college. And her family and I became close friends too. She is from Davao City, Southern Philippines. I have gone to their place for a number of times. Her children lived with me in Manila. I should want to go but I have no money. MyLot earnings of about $13 is not enough. I'm so sad. What shall I do?
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36 responses
• Philippines
12 Feb 07
Condolence. I hope that you could do something so that you would have enough funds to spend to go to Davao City also to visit the family and spend vacation in that very beautiful place in Southern Mindanao. It's very sad to lose a close friend.
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@ricknkae (1721)
• United States
12 Feb 07
Condolences. I am very sorry to hear that and I really don't know waht to advise you to raise money so fast. I hope you will find a solution and may your friend rest in peace ...
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@nilzerous1 (2434)
• India
12 Feb 07
Arsenia, I'm sorry to listen to this sad news, and more so, for you do not have the money to go out. We are in the same boat. I'm passing through an extreme financial crisis and really do not know what to do, to get rid of this problem. Hope God will bless us to overcome this trouble.
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• United States
12 Feb 07
I think we've all been through this. It's tough to know what to say in a situation like this. I've lost my mother a little bit over two years ago, & it is hard. Anyway, I have an online friend who lost his father, & about 2 weeks ago, he lost his sister's daughter. If the family understands that you cannot go, I am sure they will be understanding. Maybe you can send maybe flowers, which might be expensive, or at least maybe send a letter or a card at least to the family. There is also always waiting until you can go visit the family, then you can go to the burial site & pay your respects then.
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• United States
11 Feb 07
Is there a way that you can borrow money from a relative or a friend?
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• United Arab Emirates
11 Feb 07
Condolences. Pray for her to rest in peace and to be in heaven by god weling. I'm realy sorry to hear that cause we all face the same situation.
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@netty79 (991)
• Indonesia
12 Feb 07
oh really sorry to hear that
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@pendragon (3348)
• United States
12 Feb 07
I have diabetes,other issues, etc... I sometimes worry about not waking up, just like that. I am so sorry for your loss, bless you.
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@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
12 Feb 07
So sorry to hear about your friend. I agree, can you borrow money from a friend or family so you can go? Good luck.
@shana123 (2095)
• India
12 Feb 07
im sorry for you.. i know the worth of friendship... pray for her soul to be in peace... take help from your friends for money or just call her family and console them,. tell them your position.. there is nothing here you can do but prayer....
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@neonanda (344)
• India
12 Feb 07
well when some one gone from this world to heaven then u should not cry bcoz if he is ur close frnd then he would not like to see that u r crying thus don't get upset pray for the god to take care for ur frnd in the heaven
@sandsaah (40)
• India
12 Feb 07
try to borrow some money,iwould like to help u but iam in india.so the best thing to do is find any friend who can take u there or help u to reach there.i hope u will reach there,bye
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@izmailov (67)
• Indonesia
12 Feb 07
I condolences, and that was certain a friend will always be must has not, they always was in your heart
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@broden (45)
• Sweden
12 Feb 07
take a loan? some relative would prob help you out =)
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• Netherlands
12 Feb 07
I'm sorry to hear that. How sad! Yeah the money situation is hard but just wait until you can afford it and visit her grave. I am sure that she would understand that money is hard and the trip expensive.
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@maru_047in (1007)
• India
12 Feb 07
Money - Hire some money
This is very sad loosing a friend is very tough even i was in this same situation before when i lost my friend in my young age and i can understand what is your problem and i think you should borrow some money from your friends for that cause you ll see her the last time you cant leave like that you need to search for other source of money.
• Nigeria
12 Feb 07
Oh! sorry dear that is very painfull.Well just keep on praying for her soul to rest in peace.Go and visit her family no matter your condition.borrow some cash if you can.
• China
12 Feb 07
How a sad new is!! I am sorry to heared that.
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@faraz007 (182)
• India
12 Feb 07
Sorry for your friend. But this is ultimate fate no one can escape from it. We all should pray for her. I to lost a close friend in accident, i still recalls the moment we shared together. Friends are one of the greatest assets of human kind.
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• United States
12 Feb 07
I am so sorry for your loss and for your friend's family. Maybe you can contact the airline and they have bereavement specials. Maybe you can borrow the money from your family or a friend. If not, just honor your friend in a special way.
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