times are rough

Well the past couple days have been extrememly hard on me. I got word that an old friend of mine had passed away. She was only 42 and leaves behind 4 beautiful children. She had an infection in her foot (diabetic problem), plus had been treated for a blood clot in her leg. The doctors decided the clot has dissolved and took her off blood thinners. 2 days later the clot that was suppose to be gone broke loose and ended her short life. It wasnt expected so shocked doesnt even come close to describing what everyone is feeling. I had finally gotten over the shock of my friend passing after spending a couple days thinking about how short and precious life is. I made peace with the fact that everything happens for a reason. It was just her time. This morning I got the call that my grandmother passed away. She was well over 90 and lived a long healthy life. She has been sick for sometime now and just got worse by the day. It all came to a peaceful end this morning. While losing someone is never a true blessing- in this case it really is. No matter how hard it is on those who are still living, atleast she died with some dignity and without suffering for a long time. The passing was quick and basically painless so that is a blessing to me. The loss of my grandmother is the hardest thing for me to deal with right now. Grandma was such a big part of my life growing up and also as an adult. I knew in my heart and my head that one day the time would come that she would leave us, but I just wasnt ready yet. Guess your never really ready to lose someone you love so much. The funeral arrangements are still being made along with getting her transported from CA to OH for burial. Once we get the actual date I will be heading out for Ohio. I wont be online much until after everything is settled but I will return! I promise I will be back full of smiles and laughter! Hope everyone is having a good weekend and if you could, please keep me and my family in your thoughts. A prayer for my grandmother would be greatly appreciated! Amber M*

Amber: My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. I would love to see you if your coming to Ohio though. Please have a safe trip from Florida. Carmella

Carmella, Where in Ohio are you??? Im not sure where exactly we will be staying but I know that the cemetary is in Mendon. Just dont ask where Mendon is, I cant tell you.. Let me know where you are so I can figure out if we can get together.. Im sure going to need a break from the stress and what better stress breaker then meeting with someone from this board!!! Amber

I am so sorry for your losses. You are in my prayers.

I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers Amber. Hang in there!!! If you every need to talk email me. and we can swap phone numbers. ((((Hugs))))))

Amber, I'm sorry for your losses. You will be in my thoughts!! jacie

Amber, I am sorry for your loss, you have a great attitude towards it though and your grandma knows how special she was to you. I will keep you, your family and your friends family in my thoughts. Karyn

Amber, I am sorry for your losses! You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Leeanne

Big hugs to you Amber!

Amber ... ((Hugs))) to you and prayers your way. Hang in and know you're being thought of. All the best to your family. Myra G