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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Life Is a Series of Hellos and Goodbyes

A few months back I began a journey with a dear friend I met in 2015. I was part of her journey because her husband of sixty years - also a cherished friend - kept me informed from afar.   

Her life was filled with immense love and unswerving faith. I was not there at the end, but her whole family and many friends were by her side. 

She was a person of limitless grace. To say I will miss her is inadequate. 

"Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes; I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again": from Goodbye to Hollywood (1976) - Billy Joel


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  1. As someone who recently experienced a loss and is still healing, I feel for you. My deepest sympathy to you, her family and friends.

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    1. Chris; Thanks for the comment. I suspect the healing from your recent loss will be with you for some time.

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  2. Pat, you have captured her completely. Limitless grace. Yes! Thank you for your beautiful writing.

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    1. "Anonymous"; Thank you for the comment and helping me celebrate her life. I'm certain anyone who knew her well - as you likely did - would affirm my characterization of her limitless grace; thanks also for doing that. I'm a better person simply having been in the presence of that kind of grace for many hours since 2015. I'm guessing you feel the same.

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