Prayers/good thoughts for a friend

lisah25 · January 31, 2007

I just got a call from my best friend, I've know her since we were 16. 27 years now. Her mother died this morning. She'd been sick for a while with lung problems, went into the hospital on Monday. Yesterday she was doing a little better, but took a bad turn. My friend lost her father about 10 years ago and we've talked a bit about being an "orphan" even as adults.

It hasn't yet hit me that I've lost someone I loved, I've been focusing on how my friend and her family are. It will soon I know.

Alexandra · January 31, 2007

Oh, Lisa, I'm so sorry. It is hard to be an orphan, even as an adult. I lost my father when I was 33 and my mother when I was 36, and even at that age it's still earth-shaking.

I hope you, your friend and her family find peace and strength in this difficult time.

lisah25 · January 31, 2007

Oh, Lisa, I'm so sorry. It is hard to be an orphan, even as an adult. I lost my father when I was 33 and my mother when I was 36, and even at that age it's still earth-shaking.
I hope you, your friend and her family find peace and strength in this difficult time.

Thank you!

Devana · February 4, 2007

I just saw this, Lisa. You and your friend have my condolences.

I've often wondered what it will be like to be parent-less. Mine are both still alive, in their late "70's and both with health problems.

2bthinagn · February 11, 2007

I am so sorry. I lost my Dad about 8 yrs ago and my Mom about 5 yrs ago. I DO feel kinda like I am left alone in the world. The worst thing I have went thru was when I lost my 43yr old sister 10yrs ago to lung cancer. I still miss her every day. Take care.

Kat817 · February 11, 2007

I am so sorry, for you and for your friend. This hit close to home---today was the funeral of a lifelong friend. He was 47, left behind a wife and 3 sons...I can still see his smile, and feel his hugs. When it hits, allow yourself to be sad for awhile--it will feel better to let it out, then pick up and go on. Keeping it all in is not healthy.

((((big hugs to you and your friend)))

Kat

lisah25 · February 12, 2007

Thanks! The service was Saturday, and it was as good as such things can be. The pastor who did the service had known her for a long time, and it was very personal.

green · February 17, 2007

I have only just seen this thread and so my comments are a little late. My mother died two years ago and this is when I became an orphan. It is a strange state to find oneself in and a painful one, too. My condolences to your friend and to you, Lisah.