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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
(3,996 posts)COL Mustard
(7,322 posts)She had been ill for a long time, but I didn't expect this.
Deuxcents
(21,632 posts)All I can say is the loss is easier knowing they were peaceful passings and no more suffering 🌺
COL Mustard
(7,322 posts)I'm not Jewish, but will help them sit shiva if needed. It's the least I can do for a minyan.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,871 posts)But she lived long enough to meet her first grandchild. That's probably what kept her going.
COL Mustard
(7,322 posts)Thank you for your condolences.
LoisB
(9,929 posts)I hope so too.
MLAA
(19,068 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
(19,068 posts)each other and support each other it forms a very special bond.
SheltieLover
(65,826 posts)
COL Mustard
(7,322 posts)The funeral is on Wednesday.
canetoad
(18,841 posts)A good friend in you. Commiserations.
COL Mustard
(7,322 posts)She’d been ill for a long time, but this was a gut punch.
sdfernando
(5,644 posts)You're friend and his family must be devastated. Your support and love is just what they need right now
COL Mustard
(7,322 posts)Her memory is a blessing.
SheilaAnn
(10,353 posts)COL Mustard
(7,322 posts)She was a very kind person.
Meowmee
(8,285 posts)I'm sorry 🤗
iluvtennis
(21,118 posts)calimary
(85,725 posts)Real friends show up, especially in troubled times. I’m glad
you’re there for him.
COL Mustard
(7,322 posts)It's heartbreaking for my friend. I will, of course, support him and his family however I can.
Clouds Passing
(4,263 posts)
Attilatheblond
(5,578 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.