How Fragile We Truly Are - Part 2

[Spectre38]

Many of you read the previous post regarding my friend Scotty and his inoperable brain tumor. I saw him last night and it was heart breaking. In the last week, he has lost vision in his left eye and is having problems finding words and putting together a coherent thought. He has 6 weeks at the outside according to specialists.

Now another coworker, while in the midst of processing his retirement paperwork, has suffered a massive heart attack and has passed away. In the course of two weeks, I have lost 40+ years of friendship.

I am beginning to hate 2020....

[Watchflair]

So terrible - sorry to hear - value every day.

[RW16610]

This is heartbreaking, Paul. I'm so sorry for your loss. The friends and family of both will be in my thoughts and prayers. We must cherish every moment and tragedies such as these really puts it all into perspective, highlighting what truly matters.

[sgwatchguy]

That’s heartbreaking and terribly sad. Sorry for your loss.

[jasber]

Condolences....life is indeed fragile and finite. Let us treasure what matters to us most.

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[RichM]

So sorry Paul. Prayers sent.

[JayHantz]

Prayers and thoughts with you and their families. My deepest sympathies.

[Chloe&Harley]

So sad treasure every day and moment you have with family and friends

[superdog]

Sorry to hear this. Unreal how fast things can turn.

My cleaning woman that’s been with me nearly 10 years, 4 girlfriends, one wife, 5 different locations and 4 dogs was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months ago.

He daughter called me yesterday to say she died, yesterday. I’m heartbroken.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by superdog

Sorry to hear this. Unreal how fast things can turn.

My cleaning woman that’s been with me nearly 10 years, 4 girlfriends, one wife, 5 different locations and 4 dogs was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months ago.

He daughter called me yesterday to say she died, yesterday. I’m heartbroken.

Prayers sent, this is also terrible. It's eye opening really.

[harvey]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

Many of you read the previous post regarding my friend Scotty and his inoperable brain tumor. I saw him last night and it was heart breaking. In the last week, he has lost vision in his left eye and is having problems finding words and putting together a coherent thought. He has 6 weeks at the outside according to specialists.

Now another coworker, while in the midst of processing his retirement paperwork, has suffered a massive heart attack and has passed away. In the course of two weeks, I have lost 40+ years of friendship.

I am beginning to hate 2020....

Originally Posted by superdog

Sorry to hear this. Unreal how fast things can turn.

My cleaning woman that’s been with me nearly 10 years, 4 girlfriends, one wife, 5 different locations and 4 dogs was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months ago.

He daughter called me yesterday to say she died, yesterday. I’m heartbroken.

No words can adequately portray my sadness. Wish you both strength during these trying times...

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

Many of you read the previous post regarding my friend Scotty and his inoperable brain tumor. I saw him last night and it was heart breaking. In the last week, he has lost vision in his left eye and is having problems finding words and putting together a coherent thought. He has 6 weeks at the outside according to specialists.

Now another coworker, while in the midst of processing his retirement paperwork, has suffered a massive heart attack and has passed away. In the course of two weeks, I have lost 40+ years of friendship.

I am beginning to hate 2020....

I’m truly sorry to hear this Paul, I remember your first post. I hope by some miracle of miracles your friend can stay with you a while longer.

Originally Posted by superdog

Sorry to hear this. Unreal how fast things can turn.

My cleaning woman that’s been with me nearly 10 years, 4 girlfriends, one wife, 5 different locations and 4 dogs was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months ago.

He daughter called me yesterday to say she died, yesterday. I’m heartbroken.

Sorry to hear this brother, I’m genuinely hoping she had a good life even if cut short.

I bet she had some fun times cleaning up after you

Sorry, if humor was inappropriate here, sometimes I find it can help.

Thoughts and prayers to you, yours and her close ones.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m truly sorry to hear this Paul, I remember your first post. I hope by some miracle of miracles your friend can stay with you a while longer.



Sorry to hear this brother, I’m genuinely hoping she had a good life even if cut short.

I bet she had some fun times cleaning up after you

Sorry, if humor was inappropriate here, sometimes I find it can help.

Thoughts and prayers to you, yours and her close ones.

Ha. Imho, humor is always appropriate. More so in times like this.

I neglected to mention the endless overnight guests. So yeah, there was a good amount of clean up. Truly tho, she wasn’t that good at her job. But she was an amazing person and we became close. She was also great with the dogs. And I trusted her in my home. Which is rare these days.

I’m thinking about a scholarship for her daughter who is currently in college.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by superdog

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I’m thinking about a scholarship for her daughter who is currently in college.

True to form, you’re a stand up person.

This would be an excellent way to memorialize her.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by superdog

Ha. Imho, humor is always appropriate. More so in times like this.

I neglected to mention the endless overnight guests. So yeah, there was a good amount of clean up. Truly tho, she wasn’t that good at her job. But she was an amazing person and we became close. She was also great with the dogs. And I trusted her in my home. Which is rare these days.

I’m thinking about a scholarship for her daughter who is currently in college.

Good on you Seth And I am sorry you lost such a good person in your life.

In keeping with the humor, can I apply for the housekeeping position? I look pretty hot in an apron

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by superdog

I’m thinking about a scholarship for her daughter who is currently in college.

That would be a lovely gesture. You’re a good man Seth.


Life truly is something special, sometimes it does take a major change or loss for us all to realise that.

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by superdog

I’m thinking about a scholarship for her daughter who is currently in college.

You are the man Seth.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by superdog

I’m thinking about a scholarship for her daughter who is currently in college.

What a great thought. That would be awesome!

[TK-710]

Paul and Seth, very sad to read of your lose. Life is fragile, I’ve learned that lesson too many times to count. The one lesson I always take is too cherish the time you have with those you love and make the most of it. We go through the day spending so much time on things that in the end hardly matter and in the end we wish we had more time with the things that do.

[LuckyHubbyW/aDJ]

Condolences for your loss.

It's been a very tough year for a lot of folks and to lose so many years of friendship is very tough.

Do keep those memories of your friendship with those coworkers close to your heart and appreciate each day.

My prayers for you.

[MacanS]

I feel you. A managing director of my firm (who I grew close to) dropped dead at 52 of a heart attack. Was emailing him on a Saturday an hour later he went for a run and passed

My father caught covid and gave us a scare with his hear (it can attack it)

He has luckily recovered

[42itus]

My deepest condolences to you both.

This past week I lost a customer who I have developed a relationship with over the last 5 years. She was fine just a couple of weeks ago. We weren’t closer than a business relationship but it’s heartbreaking because she has a son about my age and I can’t imagine what he’s going through.


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[77T]

The hardest part for the families and friends is sometimes Covid restrictions make services closed. So the inability to share a respectful goodbye adds to the already high stress levels.


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[Rashid.bk]

Goodness gracious....considering how this year has been for me, this is very sombering.
Hug your loved ones.

[Hollie_Rollie]

Man, this is tough to hear. Sorry you’re going through this right now

[swils8610]

So sorry to hear Paul. It’s been an awful year.


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[buckeyechemie]

Prayers for you and your friends and your friends families attached to my rosary today. ����☝��

[Mr. Miami]

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Hope you’re doing ok.

[SFmedic13]

Prayers to the individuals and their families, sorry for your loss.......alot of sadness in 2020.

[cop414]

Paul, I’m so very sorry for your losses, truly heartbreaking. We’re all here for just a speck in time and these losses reinforce how fragile and fleeting our time is.
Material things mean nothing, it’s the family and friends and how we treat them that mean everything. It sounds like you don’t have any regrets in that regard and that’s a good thing. Godspeed to your friend.