Spring rain falling, predictably just after I had watered the front garden.
I’m feeling very sad today because my much-loved friend Trish died yesterday after a long battle with lupus and heart disease. She was 58 and wanted so much to have more time with her small grandchildren. Although she never saw me drunk during our 18 years of friendship, she knew me as depressed, tired, anxious, prickly, touchy, etc, all the stuff that goes with active alcoholism, and I am glad I could be a better friend to her in recent years.
I shall miss her so much.
So sad, so sorry to hear, and far too young to die.
Elisabeth, that is just how I feel — but I am glad she is free of the pain and exhaustion of the last few years. Thank you for your comment.
I am so sorry. So tough.
Thanks so much, Cleo.
A sad and unfair way to die. Thinking of you.
So many unfair deaths, Lou. Thanks for your supportive comment.
I’m so sorry sweet girl.
Thanks so much Pam
Mary, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. It surely is tough to lose a good friend. Such people who love us in spite of who we are don’t come along often.
She was the most loving and accepting of friends, Syd and I shall miss her more and more as the years go by.
Mary, I am so sorry. I’ll keep you close in my prayers.
Thank you so much Mary Christine — please would you pray too for her husband Andre who is devastated to lose her?
I, too, am sorry for your loss. Please keep in mind that although she saw you prickly, etc. she must have seen enough specialness in you to want you for a friend, even though you may not have been as good a friend as you have been in sober years. You’re in my thoughts.
Thanks so much Kathleen
So sorry for your loss. A friend who sees us through our ups and downs is such a precious treasure. Peace to her family…
Thanks so much Allyson, we went through many things together.
Gentle hugs to you dear one.
Thanks so much Jan, I know you understand.
I am sorry for your loss. All the very best to you dear one.
Thanks so much Andrew
So sorry for your loss, Mary. Lupus is such a dreadful disease. I’m glad sobriety gave you the chance to be a real friend.
She suffered a great deal Susan and I am glad she is not suffering any longer, but I miss her so much. Thanks for your comment.
I’m so sorry.
Thanks so much VR.
One of the gifts of the program being present for yourself and then others
So sorry to hear of your loss
It is a privilege and a blessing that I could be there for her in the last few years — I wish I could have done more. Thanks Dee
Gentle hugs to you. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend.
Gentle hugs Mary. Losing a friend is hard. For me it gets harder the older I get.
I’ve been out of town and am just now seeing this. So sorry for your loss.