Tears

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 6:45 am

We lost a very good friend, of around 40 years, last week. The obituary came out today and we were mentioned in it! How special and unexpected was that. It just started the tears all over again.

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:32 am

Joan,

I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to deal with those unexpected tears. I'm happy that you were able to spend 40+ years with a dear friend! What a WONDERFUL thing! :butterfliesonrose:

I pray that special memories will cradle your heart and lessen the pain.

Love and hugs,
Mars

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:02 am

Thanks so much, Mars.

We weren't together for many of those years because we moved away from OH. We were in touch by telephone, though. We'd stop in Columbus on our way to or from seeing my Mom in Cleveland.

We were neighbors around the time DD#2 was born. Jackie had boys the same age as my girls. All the wonderful memories are flooding back to me. Neighborhood Halloween parades, birthday parties, a fund raising carnival in our driveway and garage (I'm thinking for Jerry's kids) and much, much more.

Love,
Joan

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:15 pm

I'm so sorry that you've lost a dear friend. It is very unusual to mention friends in an obituary. They must have felt very close to you.
:bigbighug:

Gloria

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:31 pm

Thanks, Gloria. We weren't the only friends mentioned. I really was shocked to see our names. It was very nice of the family.

JoAnn · Post by **JoAnn** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:29 pm

Joan, what sweet memories. It's those precious times we have with each other that grow dearer as the years pass. You've made me think of some dear friends that I need to contact. Thank you for sharing and may you be comforted. Love JoAnn

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:34 pm

Thanks, JoAnn.

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:36 pm

Joan
bunny foo foo and I send our love, in the form of big hugs.

Treasure those memories, and remember the laughs and good times you shared.

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:52 am

Thank you and bunny Foo Foo. It's been rough.

I hope the two of you have a great adventure in France.

kimtg68 · Post by **kimtg68** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:00 am

I'm so sorry, Joan, for your loss. I've had so many in the past two years that I am truly learning that time really does lessen the pain. Never takes it away completely. It's actually helped me to be closer to God. I hope that you hold on to the wonderful memories and remain grateful for the time that you did have. Again, so sorry.

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:22 pm

Thank you, Kim. I appreciate all the PP kindness.....

barbaranoela · Post by **barbaranoela** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:29 pm

so sorry for the loss of your friend------yet how special U had to be for your name being mentioned---treasure the good memories--

luve Barbara

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:46 pm

Thanks very much, Barbara, I really do. She was so special and dear to me.

I just found out that a Facebook Borzoi friend was killed in a car crash in the Czech Republic today. I didn't really know her but enjoyed the all photos she posted.

Our dog's brother, Bruiser, lives in the Czech Republic and sired a litter of 11 puppies! It's his third "wife" and he's only two.....

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:27 pm

Joan Nurse Nestle and I send our condolences. We hope that the memories of the good times help ease the pain some.

Best wishes

--Joe

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:10 pm

Thanks, Joe, I appreciate it very much.