A Few Thoughts On Life & Loss.....

[TALuke]

My grandmother, God rest her soul, died a little over 3 years ago.  We were VERY close as she raised until I was 7 my while my mom attended college and searched for a job.  I can remember the depth of the pain to this day, that moment in the hospital when the monitors flatlined and I knew she had been called home.  I cried, "No, No, No" and felt as though I was standing in the background, that couldn't be happening to me.  Other people lose loved ones, not me.  From that moment on, my life has never been the same.  She was my best friend, confidante, everything beautiful you can think of would describe her.  They say time heals all wounds.  Although I am not exactly sure of that, I will say that life goes on.  My heart aches for her each day.

Yesterday, I found out that a very dear friend of mine (for 10 years) had died.  She had an emergency liver transplant 14 months ago, but had accepted the liver and was doing well.  Her brother took her to the hospital for some routine tests, which were normal, and when they were rolling her over on the table, she coded and died.  I cried most of the day and found myself not taking this loss very well at all.  I was unaware how deeply this friend had touched not only my life, but my SOUL.  THAT is what a friend does. I am not speaking merely of acquaintances, people we work with or neighbors we say hi to.  I am talking about those people who shake us to the core and are soul-touchers, life-changers.  These people are few and far between and each of us needs to treasure them as if they were covered in gold.  My life will never be the same without Tina, but I am ever so thankful that I was able to share a friendship with her that changed my life forever.

~trully

[home4ever]

Oct. 28, 2009 at 7:53 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss!

I lost my Grandmother a little over a year ago. Because I work at home, I was able to help take care of her in the last 6 months or so of her life. What a blessing!

But you never really forget...