There will be no visit to Alice tomorrow after our Thanksgiving Dinner is done. She passed away yesterday afternoon. Get Well cards still line our computer desk - ready for the visit that was to never be.
She celebrated her 58th wedding anniversary on Monday - - too sick to really know what day it was. Her faithful husband knew what day it was - and also was aware that it would be the last anniversary for which the would be together.
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Flowers have been sent - funeral preparations are being made - and Friday we will say our final goodbyes. Thanksgiving will be a little sadder this year; for our neighbor and friend is gone - and her husband is left with a grieving heart. Life's brevity will be on our minds this Thanksgiving.
We will find ourselves thankful for the loved ones seated around us - and aware that perhaps next year - the size of our family here on earth could be different. Cherish life while we can.
Blessings to You all My Friends -
Happy Thanksgiving,
~Jane
2 comments:
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. It is a very sad time of year to lose a loved one. My 18 year old nephew died the night before Thanksgiving several years ago.
I will be keeping her husband in my prayers.
I'm so sorry.
I, too, will keep Alice's husband in my thoughts and prayers.
58 years, that is wonderful.
Becky K.
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