She has been on hospice care the past week. I saw her Wednesday night and she squeezed my hand and we talked briefly. On Thursday I went to see her around 11am. I held her hand and after about 10 minutes her eyes flickered and she passed on. It was a very sad day for me. She had been a recovered alcoholic for over 15 years. 2 years prior on Thanksgiving my Grandmother passed on and I was the last person to speak to her. I wonder if I will ever enjoy the holidays…
Sadness related to a good friends death - will I ever enjoy the holidays?
katie
#2
This is heavy @dadpop2007 - sincerely grateful for your sharing with us. Very sad - and also special - that you were there to hold her hand as she passed on.
My mom passed on New Year Day, 2015. I definitely empathize the weird feeling that comes from the sadness of death mixed with the sanctity of holiday.
Is there a memory you have of your friend from the last few weeks that you might want to share with us? Something to hold on to?
Thinking of you…
dadpop2007
#14
The day before she died I went to visit her. She squeezed my hand and smiled at me. I could tell she was very happy I was there. I am hoping that memory is more powerful than seeing her pass away.
katie
#15
Thank you for sharing @dadpop2007. That’s a nice memory to meditate on to remember her & commit it to memory. 
polly
#3
Sending <3 @dadpop2007 seems like there’s a lot of this at this time of year.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
And I’m sending the best ever vibes for Christmas (if you celebrate it) and New Year <3 <3
dadpop2007
#9
Thank you Polly. I miss her, a lot. Yes, I celebrate Christmas and New Years. Things have to get better. Right?
