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Sadness

 The phone rings. I don't recognize the number and assume it is just another robocall. But later I see that there is message so I listen."This is Diane's daughter. Can you give me a call back." This is immediate cause for worry. Oh, no. Diane must be sick. maybe even in the hospital? I call back with trepidation.

But . . .

Never would I have thought it could be that my friend had died unexpectedly. My friend who was so full of life, so active, so very vital, strong, and health conscious.

My heart aches in the realization that she is not in this world now. Perhaps it is that she is in a better world and with the love of her life, but I still will miss her terribly.

Diane


Comments

  1. Miss MerryOctober 31, 2022 at 9:15 PM

    I'm so sorry. (hugs). Devasting news.

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  2. angelaOctober 31, 2022 at 9:18 PM

    I’m so very sorry for your loss. No matter if it’s sudden or expected it’s always a shock.

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  3. KayOctober 31, 2022 at 10:07 PM

    Oh gosh! I'm so sorry, Olga. It's awful to lose a good friend. I lost a good friend last year and every time I look at her picture, it feel the loss. I'm sending you hugs from Hawaii.

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  4. DrumMajorOctober 31, 2022 at 10:41 PM

    So sorry about your friend. Some things just don't make sense. Linda in Kansas

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  5. Linda ReederOctober 31, 2022 at 11:13 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss of your friend, and so unexpectedly. Naturally I want to ask' What happened?"

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  6. Terra November 1, 2022 at 1:47 AM

    Oh how heartbreaking for you, the one who is left behind to miss your dear friend. An unexpected death is such a shock, my husband died unexpectedly six years ago. Take care of yourself in the days ahead.

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  7. Arkansas PattiNovember 1, 2022 at 7:46 AM

    I am so sorry Olga. Sudden death is so hard to process. I know the loss of close friends leaves as big a hole as family. My thoughts and prayers are for you and her family.

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  8. MaebemeNovember 1, 2022 at 10:33 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, and my heart goes out to the family.

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  9. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)November 1, 2022 at 1:47 PM

    I'm so sorry for this huge loss in your life! ((hugs))

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  10. gigi-hawaiiNovember 1, 2022 at 5:57 PM

    Terrible! Death always comes unexpectedly. We must be ready for it. I am very sorry for your loss.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 2, 2022 at 2:49 PM

    So sorry, Olga. These unexpected deaths are jarring.

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  12. BarbaraNovember 9, 2022 at 2:23 PM

    Good friends are so sorely missed.

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