Today, I am sad, because I found out yesterday morning that my friend, Kim, had passed away. She had been very, very sick and in the hospital since Thanksgiving. I kept thinking that she would get better, but it was not meant to be. She leaves behind 2 daughters, ages 23 and 17, and the youngest daughter is special-needs. Thankfully, she has a very supportive family, and they have committed themselves to doing what they can for the girls.
Kimmie (as I called her) was not very old, only 47 years old, but she had been sick for a long time. She had Crohns Disease, just like me, but she also had liver disease and heart problems. All 3 combined just were too much for her body to handle. She did not suffer at the end, as she had been unresponsive for a number of days, and just "slipped away."
I first met her when my family moved into the neighborhood that her family lived in (I was 10 and she was 12). We lived only 2 doors away from each other, and even though our family backgrounds were very different, she and I became friends early on. We'd walk to school together, and that was always fun. She could turn a simple walk into an adventure!! She never did live down the episode of trying to outrun the yappy little neighborhood dog while wearing clogs!!!
I will always remember her for her very witty personality and hilarious answering machine messages that she used to leave me. Her ability to look on the bright side of life will never be forgotten.
"To everything there is a season, and time for every purpose under the heavens: A time to be born, and a time to die..."
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
I'm sorry for your loss, A.Marie. :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to your friend. I am so sorry for your loss. She was blessed to have you in her life.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. When my grandmother died, I wished that I was with her. My dad asked me if she was worth it. Of course! And I realized that all of the suffering was worth having her in my life if even for a short time. I always think of his words when I lose someone even when he died.
ReplyDeleteLove and warmth,
SonyaAnn
I hope you are doing better today.
ReplyDeleteIt's always very sad to read posts like this one.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to read of your friends passing. :(
Kim sounded like a beautiful soul.
That is a lovely quote you put at the end your post. It is also a great song called "Turn Turn Turn" by The Byrds back in the 1960's.
Take care always
Peggy
I am sorry for your loss, my father also has Chrons disease. Praying for you and her family during this time.
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