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First quiet day...
...since a very good family friend got sick a few weeks ago. Easy to stay positive as you run errands for them and bring food over and try to help out as best you can.
Easy to keep busy, and distracted, when they are in the hospital and you start shuttling family members and friends who are coming to town. And when they slip away, you get a few days relief as the process of saying goodbye takes over. But when it's all over, and you are left with that first quiet day... not easy.
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07-13-2008, 10:51 AM
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Sorry to hear the news jake. I was starting to wonder if you wourself had gotten sick. Glad to see you back in OT.
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07-13-2008, 10:55 AM
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Take care of you Jake....
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07-13-2008, 10:59 AM
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Jake,
Sorry to hear this. Thanks for helping, it's more important than you'll ever know!
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07-13-2008, 11:20 AM
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You're a good man Jake. Sounds cliche, but "time" will help...good luck!
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07-13-2008, 11:22 AM
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I hear you, Jake. Hang in there.
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07-13-2008, 11:22 AM
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Location: N. Phoenix AZ USA
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Been there and done that. Remember to save some time for yourself.
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07-13-2008, 11:33 AM
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Good advice...I've often found a good stogie smoked on the back patio, time to reflect, helpful during sad times. Not that I'd suggest picking up the nasty habit...
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07-13-2008, 04:04 PM
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Sorry to hear about the bad news Jake.
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07-13-2008, 04:31 PM
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Back in the saddle again
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Central TX west of Houston
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I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Time heals, and concentrate on the things that make you smile.
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