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| Loretta Carter, 10/28/1939 - 12/25/2023 |
On Christmas day I received the news that my friend, Loretta Carter, in Savannah, home of my birth had died on Christmas day. We had been texting all week, and she sent photos of her holding her 8th great grandchild, Retta Mae, 3 months old. She was like a sister to me for more than 60 years.
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| Madeline Cetti, August 1, 1944 - September 08/04/2023 |
My friend Madeline died August 5th, 4 days after she turned 79. I turned 79 Sept 5th. We were sisters from Jr High until she died as #4 of my best friends, in Savannah, we both married a month apart, we were attendants in each other's wedding in 1963, our children were born, a month apart, we raised out kids to adults together as friends.
Between their deaths, Bob's Autistic Son, who lived in assisted living, at age 64, died on Sept 15th.
Three totally unexpected deaths, in three months and My WhatIfferBrain kicked into high gear, and I decided the things in the house that needed to be done, needed to be done, because who knew when I would be next. 6 Close Friends, 6 Dead, I will be next and who know when.
I took two days off with The List, which is all the things I put off, because I don't want to do them. to be continued tomorrow.
18 comments:
I was really sorry to read about so much loss and the latest on such an auspicious day. Condolences to Bob for his son too. You have both had a heavy year. Xxx TM
I am very sorry to read about all your friends passing away, and Bob’s son also. Very sad indeed and I understand the need to get things done. None of us know what’s around the corner. Deepest condolences to you both.
Hari Om
Good for you, taking the time to sit with your process for a couple of days...and do more if you need to. So true that none of us can be sure of when we'll go, and tidying up is a good thing...YAM xx
So sorry to hear about the loss of those three people. It always makes you think about what if and when.
Hello,
I am sorry for the loss of your friend and Bob's son.
We never know when our time is up, I take each day as it comes.
Take care, you should do something fun.
This was a very sad post and condolences to you and Bob on the passings of friends and a son. So many of us, myself included, have dealt with unexpected or untimely passings. Getting things in order is always good.
Please accept my very sincere condolences on this series of unwanted and perhaps unexpected departures. I truly hope that what I am going to say now does not sound callous for I devoutly have no intent that it should, but the older I get (I am now eighty years old and will turn eighty-one next month in Cuba) the more I simply accept that people live and people die. That’s really all there is to it. A good friend died in the fall, one of my brothers-in-law died in November and another is in hospice now and will not be with us much longer. It’s just the way it is.
Too many friends lost. I'm so very sorry and we send tons of hugs your way.
I am so sorry for all the losses you and Bob had in such a short span of time
Hugs Cecilia
Too many souls gone! These folks were the cornerstones of your life, Sandra. Little wonder you're feeling vulnerable.
I'm glad you've made The List. I didn't something similar a few years ago, but it definitely needs brushed up. Hopefully when others read this (if they've not done so already) they'll do the same.
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. b
I am in list making mode today...and it's a very long list, it even includes a list of lists LOL
So many gone in such a short time. I am so sorry for all your losses.
The pain is very real. Wish I could be there for you.
It is good to set life in order. We did that a few month ago, didn't like it but it is a relief.
Good for you to plunge ahead and deal with the things you (and me too) want to put off.
(((hugs)))
Sue
That is a lot of losses! Specially when it is ones you hold most dear.
Hello Sandra:=)
I am very sorry for the loss of your dear friends and Bob's son. My condolences to you both. You made a lovely tribute with this post. Bless you!
Life is so fragile and we seldom know it's our time to go until we are!
Prayers for you as you grieve your dear friends even as you know you will celebrate with them again in heaven.
That is a lot to take in. So sorry for the losses. ((Hugs)) I hear you on getting stuff done.
I woke up today with a lung infection and all I want to do is take down Christmas and start purging things. I am so mad today!!
Sandra, I'm so sorry for the loss of your longtime friends and also for Bob's son, all so close together, that's a lot. This is the worst part of growing old. I've thought for a while now.
Wow! I'm so sorry! It's hard enough losing dear friends but to have so many deaths in such a short time is heartbreaking and scary. Please take care of yourself. ❤️
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