Work rang today to tell me about the husband of a lady at work. A lovely lady with three teenage kids and a husband. A nice, hard working, blue collar country family.
Yesterday her husband had an aneurysm while he was working.
Today she is turning off his life support.
Who do shit things happen to good people?
We all experience death. We all face hardships of one kind or another but sometimes...it's just not fair.
I'm looking forward to hugging Mr CP just a little bit tighter when I get home from work tonight. I'm going to be more conscious of letting people know how much I care for and appreciate them.I'll start with you bloggers - you rock my socks and the friends I have made through blogging are changing my life for the better. You know who you are. Thanks xx Aunts you are all inspiring!
We are staying in today. Me and the four legged one. Unfortunately I have to venture out later to go to work but I won't be leaving the warmth here until the last minute. One of us has been honouring her God. I am assuming she is thanking him/her for all of the warmth....
And back to the more of the silent, eyes closed 'prayer'.
I'm going to spend the arvo working on this and eating cake.
That should lift my spirits a little.
Take care peeps,
Ab x
Look after yourself!!
ReplyDeleteThat's terrible Ab. Sometimes none of it makes any sense.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty happy to have you in my life. I'll save the hug for Monday night. X
ps. Drive safe its awful out there.
I'm with you about life Ab, it can really be shit sometimes for no apparent reason. I know with everything that has been happening with our friends lately I have learnt to be thankful for the wonderful friends I have and appreciate each day for what it is. Thanks for being you and be careful at work.
ReplyDeletehugs Deb
Hugs from us here. xx
ReplyDeleteAbbe, I love your post and I am glad you found me so I could find you. I know working as a nurse I see first hand how shit things happen to nice people. It can very sad! I am just getting to know you so I look forward to reading more. Steph Oh, and thanks for the birthday wishes!
ReplyDeleteYou're so right, sometimes life stinks! The only good(?) that comes out of something like this is that it maybe makes us all appreciate the good things a bit more.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about about your work mate's hubby. I like to think it's all part of a cycle and we get to come back again and have another go at life.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about this sad situation, life can be cruel sometimes. Hope the cake helped, take care beautiful xo
ReplyDeleteI don't know why such sucky things have to happen to such nice people. It certainly makes you appreciate everything you have so much more.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your sad news...know what you mean...Life Sucks at times...
ReplyDeletesending Big Hugs
How distressing for everyone, though given the choice I think we would all hope our own passing would be quick and painless. Make sure there's enough cake to cheer everyone up!
ReplyDeleteSimilar thing happened to a good friend of ours. The dad had back pain for three days then died while his wife was driving him to the ER. He was only 46 and had two teenage boys. Just another reminder that life can be short and we ought to make the most of it every day.
ReplyDeletethat is a sad story...thanks for the blog friend appreciation!! is that a sneak peek of the purple quilt?
ReplyDeleteSo sad about your workmates DH.It does make us realise that life is short and try to enjoy every moment.
ReplyDeleteYes is that a sneek peek!!!
such bad news about your work mates dh.........life stinks sometimes..........
ReplyDeleteOh Ab I am sorry and yes you are right, we should conciously love and honour those who are special in our lives.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and warm and eat cake.
Hi Lovely...I don't have any philosophical words for you...I see this stuff nearly daily, I dont have any anwers. I do have really long arms (for a hug), a slightly above average skill at making banana + 'surpise' loaf, excellent ears for listening, an excellent kettle + tea mugs...A warm fire to chat by and a vault like ability to store confidential conversations. Be kind to your self today. And I think your are right o fell like you should say to people what youd like them to know - now whilst you can say it your way. Peta
ReplyDeleteIt must be the week for it. A dad of one of the girls in Charlotte's class died from a heart attack this week. The mum is Spanish, hardly speaks any English and can't drive. Everyone is rallying around to support them which is great.
ReplyDeleteAnd you my dear rock my socks too....if I had any...which I don't....so I guess the means you rock my world :)
ReplyDeleteLook after yourself. Lots of love and warm Territory hugs xox
hugs xx it sounds so awful but I am sure it is made better by the love of friends and family xx
ReplyDeleteGood question. Let me know if you ever figure it out. extra hugs for hubby today.
ReplyDeleteTerrible. My close work friend died that way - it was heartbreaking, and still is in some ways, years on. It's good to get a reality check - there's nothing better than love and life. Nic
ReplyDeleteSO sorry to hear about this.
ReplyDeleteANd you know I often ask myself the same question. x
This is so incredibly sad, i'm so sorry Abs, love Posie
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