Today was the funeral of my friend and colleague -they called it a celebration of his life but it really was a sad day. I feel bereft and am worn out. I forgot I have a club meeting tonight as well. I don’t know how I’m going to make it, but I keep thinking about how brave my friend is in her loss of her husband and if she can buck up and do all the things she’s been doing for the past 5 days, I can do what I need to do as well.
She told me last night that she didn’t even know how she was standing upright but that somehow she was finding the strength to do so. She reminded me of the time that one of our other friends said that her husband would drink dirty dishwater for her and we shared a little giggle over that because he totally would have. If she’d asked. What a great couple they were. I hope we can all band together to help her through this terrible, terrible time in her life.
Jillian Chantal 
If cyber-strength can help, I ‘m sending you and your friend some. Sigh.
By: Laurie Ryan on August 11, 2011
at 7:39 pm
Thanks Laurie. We need it. If I feel as wiped out as I do, I can’t even begin to imagine how she feels.
By: Jillian Chantal on August 11, 2011
at 9:23 pm
My prayers will continue to be with you and your friends through this difficult time.
By: Ciara Knight on August 15, 2011
at 2:28 pm
Thanks Ciara
By: Jillian Chantal on August 15, 2011
at 2:33 pm
Jillian, I left for a trip early the 11th and haven’t had internet. I’m just now getting caught up and saw your post. I know there are no words that can help but I’m sending love hoping it will give you a little added boost.
By: Lavada Dee on August 16, 2011
at 8:10 pm
Thanks Lavada. Much appreciated. I was at his office again today for a couple of hours. His wife is doing some bit better.
By: Jillian Chantal on August 16, 2011
at 9:06 pm