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Linda Cargo's avatar

Heather, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. Please extend my heartfelt sympathies to your family.

I also want to say that your thoughts and words have resonated with me, especially today, the day after Christmas which is always a stark contrast to what the days leading up to it usually entail. I, too, am also beginning to think a lot about “what’s next”, especially with the onset of some health issues that my Mom has developed (she is 89 yrs old) and the prospect that this may be the beginning of the end. She was here with us yesterday and while she looked great and we had such a wonderful day, I am thinking about the testing and the surgery that is to come. I really like your perspective that asking the question of “what’s next” can be a way of appreciating what has been and looking for the opportunities in the future to make the most of what I have right now. Thanks so much, Linda

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Elizabeth Gabel's avatar

Heather, you don’t know me, but I am a friend of your mom. This is such a beautifully written piece. I have lost both of my parents. They left this world way too soon. For so many years I had nightmares of losing my parents. It wasn’t easy, but I have so many friends who have lost children or spouses or siblings, and I realize that we never know when it will be our time to go. You are wise beyond your years. It took me a long time to realize what you wrote about. I’m so sorry for your loss. My sympathy goes out to all of your family. This will be a hard week, but also a time to remember the great things she did while she was here on earth. Bless you all!

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