Gosh, I lost another friend.
This is a sad day. Early this morning I learned of the devastating news that another friend is gone. I met her online through Multiply seven years ago. It was one of those online meetings through common friends. She wrote poetry and migrated to the US more than three years ago. In between exchanging news and comments later at Facebook, we finally met personally together with her two grandchildren. It was a lovely meeting, talking about family, friends, social media and books. Met her again when she was completing her requirements for an interview at the US Embassy about six or five years ago. I gave her a rosary and she gave me a set of Hallmark stationery and several gardening mags. She found out she had cancer when she was already in the US.
Time is a thief.
I thought she was doing okay already but she died last night. We planned of meeting again when she comes home but death claimed her. She published a book of poems and she said she will give me a copy. So sad really that I won’t be able to see her again. She lives on through her words. She had a WordPress blog but never updated it after a few entries.
Rest in peace Ding. Keeping you in my prayers.
This is so sad.I can feel your sadness even in distance. Few of my love ones died in cancer as well.They were fighters and so as yours.They will be always be loved and remembered.
My condolences.
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Thanks a lot
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It’s really not okay but you’ll be fine.
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I am a cancer survivor myself so I feel the pain. Thanks again.
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My honor knowing you.I have high respect for all cancer survivors.No easy way for that culprit.It takes a lot of discipline and motivation to go through.Not to mention amongst others. Take good care of your health and stay kicking.
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Thanks a lot. It’s not a walk in the park. Chemo was hard. My immune system suffered a lot. Thank you so much. By the way, how do I call you?
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Oh sorry.Just call me Lothy.Its a walk in a Jurassic Park.The survival is hard but not impossible.Just carry on what’s best for you.I hope you all the best.
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Thank you again Lothy 🙂
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You’re welcome Arlene.
💐💐💐💐
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I’m so sorry, Arlene. Cancer has taken so many… May your friend Ding rest in peace.
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Thank you so very much!
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So sorry to hear that Arlene. You take care.
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Thank you Radhika.
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I’m sorry, thoughts and prayers to you and her family too.xxoo
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Thank you so much Samantha.
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So sad to lose a friend, especially when it comes unexpectedly. You have some treasured memories of actually meeting a person you befriended online, and she leaves behind the legacy of her writing.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So true Pete, it really makes me sad.
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Sorry for your loss, Arlene. I have discovered recently that the blogs of friends who have died stay on WordPress
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Thank you Derrick. I think they do unless of course it is deleted. WordPress wouldn’t know someone has died.
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I can hear your sorrow, surprise, and angering this horrible disease, Arlene. I’m so sad that you’ve lost another friend. Sending you love and wishing you gentle peace.
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Thanks a lot Kitty. Yes, it is hard to lose a good friend.
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Sorry Arlene. It’s really a sad happening.
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Hi Sheen, thank you.
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So sorry for the loss of your friend, Arlene. Time is a thief indeed. ❤
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Thanks Diana!
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So sorry to hear about your friend, this is life!
keep blogging, l like your writings!
Take care,
Wishing you all the best,
Nahla
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Thank you Nhla. losing life, losing a friend will always be sad. Thank you for liking my blog posts. Be blessed.
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so sorry about your loss, Arlene.
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Thank you Wilma.
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Arlene- so sorry to hear.🙏
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Thank you so much Alesia.
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I too have learned of the deaths of several old friends. Even though I know we are getting older, it doesn’t hurt any less.
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True Elizabeth, it always hurt to lose someone – a loved one or an old friend you care about
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my prayers for comfort are with you, Arlene. May our Lord surround you, her family and friends in His loving embrace.
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Thank you for the prayers Patty. It’s one thing that the family and friends surely need.
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So sorry, Arlene, to hear about your friend. May Ding rest in peace. Life is a gift! As we treasure the moments we have with each other, they become treasured memories that keep the legacy of love & frienship alive. 💜🙏💐💜
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Thank you so much for your kind words Virginia.If Ding could read your comment, she would smile 🙂
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray someday we can find a way to control and reverse cancer once and for all. My heart goes out to you and your friend’s family.
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Thank you so much for your touching comment.
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Arlene, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Ding. Cancer causes a lot of suffering around the world and I hope that it will be eradicated one day. Take care!
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I hope so too Sabine, thanks a lot.
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I’m sorry for your loss. This is so sad.
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Thank you so much!
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Yes, crazy cancer, there is both physical and mental pain. I am sorry to read about your friend.
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Thank you Mukhamani.
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