A shocker: Margie died

Eileen:

You expressed your loving feelings for your friend Margie so well. I am sorry for your loss. You have been blessed to have Margie in your life. I am sure you will miss her.

Cindy P.

Eileen, Your post made me cry.  The friend you described reminds me so much of my own mom and I have been missing her tremendously.  My heart goes out to you.  I want to thankyou for the post and let you know it had more of an  impact you thought it would.  I have been struggling with depression (my whole life) and in the middle of reading your post and a puddle of tears, I picked up the phone and called my pcp for some medication.  I had prided myself on the fact that wls had cured me of all my ills and I've been off of all prescription meds since January.  But I recognize and own that I need help.  So thank you for *****ing that part of my heart and emotions to help me realize a need in my own life today.  I offer you my friendship and a hug and I will ask God to be close to you as you attempt to find closure.  Big Big Gentle Hug, Marie

I'm sorry I left you in a puddle of tears, but I'm glad that it moved you to get some help for your depression. Don't let yourself be too proud to take your meds, Marie. We all need help at one time or another. If it's medication, so be it. If it's a good cry, that's OK too. Last night I really wanted to eat something, but I didn't. I cried a little and my cat came up on my lap and purred for me ... maybe it was Margie in cat form, who knows? She introduced me to the loving ways of cats anyway.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. It seems Margie had a heart attack, maybe brought on by blood sugar gone awry. She was a diabetic. She flatlined once in the hospital, they brought her back, then she flatlined again and couldn't be revived. She was 66. A gentle bright light is gone from the world. She was always taking in strays ... I was one of her many.

Eileen what a sad day this is for you. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hugs....connie d

I feel your pain, Eileen.  You are in my heartfelt thoughts.  You were blessed with such a good friend.  Remember the good times.
Jan

That was so beautifully written Eileen, that I feel like you really did introduce us to your sweet Margie. She touched you inmany ways, Iam so sorry for your loss, but so glad you had her. A long hugg to you in your sorrow.Blessings

I'm so sorry you lost your dear friend.  It is particularly hard to learn about it when not expecting it.  She contributed so much in her time on earth, and endeared herself to so many people, and she leaves a beautiful legacy.  May it comfort you to have known such a special person.  Blessings to you.

Aloha Eileen....What a beautiful tribute you just wrote for your dear friend. Her impact on your life is clear, and I'm so sorry that she will not be around any longer. Sudden, unexpected deaths like this are so difficult because there is no time to prepare. It makes it seem impossible for quite awhile.

She was lucky to have you as her friend, also. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

My thoughts are with you. Losing a friend so suddenly is hard. Your words pay such a nice tribute to her.

Karen

Sorry to hear of your loss. 
It has reminded me I need to pick up the phone today and make some phone calls before it is too late.

Seems like you have a lot of great memories.......hope they help you get through this rough time.

Ruth