tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post5337792330116114451..comments2024-03-08T07:00:30.850-06:00Comments on Write From the Heart: My friend, Sheila, and me taken a few years agoLinda O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-46141352199811837262011-08-11T19:12:06.847-05:002011-08-11T19:12:06.847-05:00Of all the blogs in the blogosphere; how did I end...Of all the blogs in the blogosphere; how did I end up here reading this post?<br />We all have or had our hearts wrapped around one special best friend; so the suffering you feel is because you've loved and shared so deeply.<br />I can't show I care by<br />drying your tears<br />I can't tenderly touch your shoulder<br />or make a nice meal for you and your friend to share.<br />But as I write this; I leave my compassion here, and my energy of spirit for you to remember what a wonderful friend you are being right now and I envision a path where healing and enriching remembrance begins.<br />Mindfully- PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025323655213333523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-2840434218699930612011-08-06T18:03:19.516-05:002011-08-06T18:03:19.516-05:00Linda, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I...Linda, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I know we've just met but I lost my husband 6 years ago to Hepatitis C/cirrhosis/liver cancer. We were given 2-3 years notice. We mourned together while he was alive. He held me while I grieved. He assured his children he would be fine and they needed to enjoy everyday of life. When he passed, I was able to deal with it all better than I'd ever have expected. Watching him decline was sad and not what he wanted. He wanted quality of life and I'm sure your friend does as well. If you have to talk to her every day, call her. She'll have lucid moments and that's when you can tell her what you need to say. I hope this helps. You can always email me anytime. Hugs! BarbBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-24235385682212676122011-08-06T12:42:47.470-05:002011-08-06T12:42:47.470-05:00So sorry for you, I will pray for her!So sorry for you, I will pray for her!Claudia Moserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749097943320550338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-47143404049737532282011-08-05T19:08:18.319-05:002011-08-05T19:08:18.319-05:00Lou and Becky,
My heart will eventually heal, espe...Lou and Becky,<br />My heart will eventually heal, especially with my supportive friends. Thank you for your kind comments.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-86768500958442758152011-08-05T16:54:28.637-05:002011-08-05T16:54:28.637-05:00Oh Linda...this literally brought tears to my eyes...Oh Linda...this literally brought tears to my eyes. I know what you've gone through with Sheila the past few years. There are no words to express the sadness I'm feeling right now...and thinking of my long-distance army friends, too. Think I better jump on a plane!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-55409106660078837802011-08-05T08:13:09.549-05:002011-08-05T08:13:09.549-05:00I lost a dear friend several years ago to a quick ...I lost a dear friend several years ago to a quick acting brain cancer. When I visited her for what I knew would be the last time, she hugged me and told me thanks for all the fun we had together, then she said, "Dying sure sucks." It made us both laugh. So we parted that day with smiles on our faces. I miss her every day, and you'll miss your friend. But remember the good times, not the dying part.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913824362085625374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-81167170098963708682011-08-04T23:19:37.449-05:002011-08-04T23:19:37.449-05:00I'm so sorry to hear that fuse is growing shor...I'm so sorry to hear that fuse is growing shorter for her, but what a wonderful tribute to your friendship. When reading your post, it struck me that the only thing almost as good as a visit with a wonderful friend is having that friend *think* you had a wonderful visit. LOL. Hugs and prayers to you both.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-43885768480830027462011-08-04T20:29:25.605-05:002011-08-04T20:29:25.605-05:00Love and hugs to both of you.Love and hugs to both of you.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-7881956880939850802011-08-04T19:52:03.891-05:002011-08-04T19:52:03.891-05:00Linda,
I am so very sorry to hear about your dear ...Linda,<br />I am so very sorry to hear about your dear friend. What a beautiful friendship you two have shared over the past 40+ years. A gift, and a blessing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-38571150773511852862011-08-04T17:58:48.018-05:002011-08-04T17:58:48.018-05:00Thank you everyone for your comments and concern; ...Thank you everyone for your comments and concern; it is a comfort.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-38000270976381498392011-08-04T14:26:50.195-05:002011-08-04T14:26:50.195-05:00Hi Linda,
So sorry to hear about Sheila's canc...Hi Linda,<br />So sorry to hear about Sheila's cancer. You are so blessed to have each other, and I hope she stays around for a long time.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-56865201124270096062011-08-04T12:31:14.275-05:002011-08-04T12:31:14.275-05:00This is so hard but I hope she remains happy and h...This is so hard but I hope she remains happy and has a peaceful, pain-free passing.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-26543207210528512112011-08-04T08:22:15.183-05:002011-08-04T08:22:15.183-05:00I feel sorry, Linda. Don't give up your prayer...I feel sorry, Linda. Don't give up your prayers!Fresh Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321496696487687435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-78367977450025722032011-08-04T06:59:33.399-05:002011-08-04T06:59:33.399-05:00Sorry Linda. I know it hurts to see friends get wo...Sorry Linda. I know it hurts to see friends get worse with sickness. She has been blessed to have you as a friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-23977975716192149082011-08-04T06:25:48.429-05:002011-08-04T06:25:48.429-05:00Prayers for you and your dear friend, Linda. It i...Prayers for you and your dear friend, Linda. It is so sad. Like Chatty, I lost a very dear friend just over a year ago, and it's not good. Even though I wouldn't want her back to be suffering, it doesn't ease the pain we feel at their passing. I pray that it will be peaceful and painfree at the end. Take care and please keep us posted.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-27585623344958758542011-08-04T05:51:19.048-05:002011-08-04T05:51:19.048-05:00Thank you Kim and Debora. Hospice workers are ange...Thank you Kim and Debora. Hospice workers are angels on earth.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-38258610429789863892011-08-04T02:20:17.593-05:002011-08-04T02:20:17.593-05:00Just want to say I'm sorry...for you and your ...Just want to say I'm sorry...for you and your friend. Miracles do happen though, so don't give up your prayers.Deborahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002468510668438210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-16759459942483736392011-08-03T21:49:58.741-05:002011-08-03T21:49:58.741-05:00Cancer is a thief, taking our most valued friends ...Cancer is a thief, taking our most valued friends and family members. I'm sorry that your friend is going through this. I'm sorry that you have to go through this journey too. I hope that the hospice people make her as comfortable as possible.Kim Lehnhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516002280882854450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-47311592978079653992011-08-03T21:06:56.182-05:002011-08-03T21:06:56.182-05:00Took a class with Elisabeth Kubler Ross, expert on...Took a class with Elisabeth Kubler Ross, expert on death and dying who said imaging works to kill cancer cells. Thanks, Sioux. I don't think I could watch Kill Bill more than once :)Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-80382870417800661292011-08-03T21:01:11.597-05:002011-08-03T21:01:11.597-05:00I read about a woman with cancer who watched the m...I read about a woman with cancer who watched the movie "Kill Bill" on a regular basis (daily? weekly?). I've never seen the whole movie (just bits here and there) but it made her stronger.<br /><br />Perhaps YOU need to watch "Kill Bill" to get enough strength for the both of you?<br /><br />I am so sorry. Empty words, I know...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-48418831847784109612011-08-03T20:56:11.590-05:002011-08-03T20:56:11.590-05:00Sandie and Beth,
Thank you. Thank you. Hugs to bo...Sandie and Beth, <br />Thank you. Thank you. Hugs to both of you.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-78635796104024027042011-08-03T20:51:31.718-05:002011-08-03T20:51:31.718-05:00Oh Linda. I am SO DAMNED MAD for you. I'm MA...Oh Linda. I am SO DAMNED MAD for you. I'm MAD at the bone cancer (i refuse to capitalize it...refuse to give it more power than it already holds) that took my grandfather. The breast cancer that sickened my aunt, and then came charging back into her lymph nodes while she was caring for her husband, my uncle, who was battling (and then lost his life to) a brain tumor. And then, within a year, it took her, too. Leaving their three boys parentless. I am PISSED OFF at the cancer that has taken friends and relatives, and scared so many of us. <br /><br />I hope that you can find peace in the memories you two soul sisters made over the years. I know you will write, and then write some more. And DAMN IT I know that even if she can't remember your last conversation, she knows how much you love her, and she can feel how much love she has for you , in return. <br /><br />You two have been blessed with a rare and treasured friendship. NO ONE , not even that evil bastard cancer can take what is in your heart.<br /><br />((HUGS))<br /><br />bethBeth M. Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616567155106948675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-29989228783111292652011-08-03T20:43:14.324-05:002011-08-03T20:43:14.324-05:00I am so sorry Linda - Hugs - I lost my best friend...I am so sorry Linda - Hugs - I lost my best friend a year ago - and it's hell. Prayers for you both.<br />sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.com