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As you say, R.R., the older we get, the harder the sadnesses hit us...
It makes us cherish every moment we have while we're here...

posted by Rumor on June 17, 2011 at 5:04 PM | link to this | reply

I was pondering the other day
on how many people I sort of grew up with - not literally but who were around in the world pressing in on my youth via radio and television - who are reported as ill or dying. It's inevitable, I know, but inevitability doesn't make it easier does it. So sorry to hear of these losses.

posted by malcolm on June 17, 2011 at 11:51 AM | link to this | reply

posted by lovelyladymonk on June 15, 2011 at 2:10 PM | link to this | reply

The older we get, the more it is that way.  My uncle died at 95 and for the last five years of his life he mourned that he was the only one of his generation still alive.  He didn't like it.  He had no children, no grandchildren, no old friends with whom to share memories, no family other than a few nieces, most of whom lived far away. 

posted by TAPS. on June 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM | link to this | reply

It is a sad time when we lose people we love, but as you say it is good to cherish them as well!  I am very sorry for your loss! sam 

posted by sam444 on June 15, 2011 at 12:19 AM | link to this | reply

M Thanksgiving’s appropriate even in sadness. BC-A, Bill’s R®st

posted by BC-A on June 14, 2011 at 9:34 PM | link to this | reply

I suppose as one becomes older one has to accept this as no choice situation, it is nice if one can die peacefully and I suppose one can empathize to some extent, but of course not feel the lack of still wanting to live in most cases. It is sweet that one's presence can give comfort and offer a future blessing.  

posted by C_C_T on June 14, 2011 at 7:19 AM | link to this | reply

I am sorry for your loss and yet also glad that you had their joy in your life

posted by lionreign on June 14, 2011 at 6:55 AM | link to this | reply

It isn't fun to have to say goodby to dear friends...but you are a much
loved person obviously,well of course.

posted by Kabu on June 13, 2011 at 8:09 PM | link to this | reply

I am glad you had their friendship and I'm sure beautiful memories are there as yours too RR.

posted by shobana on June 13, 2011 at 4:05 PM | link to this | reply

Sorry to hear about your loss and sadness.  As we get older it is simply the course of life that dear ones will fall ill or worse, die.  I'm already experiencing that and I'm only 57.  

posted by Troosha on June 13, 2011 at 12:28 PM | link to this | reply

I would like to express my codolences about your friend.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on June 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM | link to this | reply

I can relate as a retired (who ever retires?) Episcopal Priest

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong on June 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM | link to this | reply

how sad for you to see old friends pass away

posted by Lanetay on June 13, 2011 at 8:17 AM | link to this | reply

Do you not think you will meet them again in whatever it is that comes next

posted by Randir on June 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM | link to this | reply

Death leaves the most gaping hole, and one reality that we can never get used to or accept. One can only give thanks that the departed were once part of our lives.

posted by Nita09 on June 13, 2011 at 7:50 AM | link to this | reply