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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy friend's wife passed away today.
I'm sad for him. She had had MS for a very long time. They welcomed their first grandchild on New Year's Day. Life sucks sometimes. As Warren Zevon said, enjoy every sandwich.

SocialDemocrat61
(3,946 posts)COL Mustard
(7,310 posts)She had been ill for a long time, but I didn't expect this.
Deuxcents
(21,554 posts)All I can say is the loss is easier knowing they were peaceful passings and no more suffering 🌺
COL Mustard
(7,310 posts)I'm not Jewish, but will help them sit shiva if needed. It's the least I can do for a minyan.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,867 posts)But she lived long enough to meet her first grandchild. That's probably what kept her going.
COL Mustard
(7,310 posts)Thank you for your condolences.
LoisB
(9,859 posts)I hope so too.
MLAA
(19,045 posts)I worked with him for almost 20 years. Hard to believe. We spent almost every day in adjacent cubicles, and you really get to know someone with that much together time.
MLAA
(19,045 posts)each other and support each other it forms a very special bond.
SheltieLover
(65,626 posts)
COL Mustard
(7,310 posts)The funeral is on Wednesday.
canetoad
(18,816 posts)A good friend in you. Commiserations.
COL Mustard
(7,310 posts)Shed been ill for a long time, but this was a gut punch.
sdfernando
(5,632 posts)You're friend and his family must be devastated. Your support and love is just what they need right now
COL Mustard
(7,310 posts)Her memory is a blessing.
SheilaAnn
(10,345 posts)COL Mustard
(7,310 posts)She was a very kind person.
Meowmee
(8,157 posts)I'm sorry 🤗
iluvtennis
(21,110 posts)calimary
(85,616 posts)Real friends show up, especially in troubled times. Im glad
youre there for him.
COL Mustard
(7,310 posts)It's heartbreaking for my friend. I will, of course, support him and his family however I can.
Clouds Passing
(4,222 posts)
Attilatheblond
(5,558 posts)A few months from now, after the numb wears off, he will need your friendship more than ever. No doubt in my mind you will be there for him, after others have moved on and the depth of his loss really starts to kick in.