Friday’s Letters: Letters of Loss

Dear Loss:

I’m sorry, but I don’t like you.  I don’t like pulmonary embolisms, even when they are treatable.

And, what’s more… I hate infections.  Truly, I do.

But, most of all, I hate when good men die from them.

Dear Dewey: 

Dewey BowenI don’t think I can tell you what you meant to our family.

I tried my best to tell you when you were here with us, but I just wish I could have told you ONE. MORE. TIME.

Your funny stories and you lighthearted outlook on life gave me {and so many others} countless moments of laughter. 

I treasure that I knew you.  And my heart breaks that you’re not here with us anymore.

You were such a good friend and mentor to Morgan.  I know he will miss you. 

We all will miss you. Terribly.

Dear Bleeps:

There’s no time like the present .

Tell them you love them.  Even if they drive you nuts.

Dear Friday:

Sorry these letters are such a downer this week.  It’s hard to be humorous when your heart is sad.  I’ll be back next Friday with some laughs, I promise.



And so the BOLD ones say...

  1. 1

    So sorry for your loss. You put it well. Remember to tell people how much they mean to you when you can.
    Dear Helen Hartman recently posted..Weekend Already?My Profile

  2. 3

    So true, life is short & something we should never take for granted.

    Sorry for your loss G but know that he will always be with you.
    Bella (@weheartDIY) recently posted..Freebie: September 2012 Printable CalendarMy Profile

  3. 5

    So sorry about your friend. I think it’s doubly hard when your kids are sad too. That’s enough to break your heart. Hang in there.
    Ann recently posted..Guest Post at Savvy Southern StyleMy Profile

  4. 7

    I’m so sorry that you lost someone dear to you and your family, Gwen.
    Big hugs to you, T.
    Tina recently posted..All By Myself and a ReminderMy Profile

  5. 9

    That’s the thing about our time on earth, sometimes it’s gonna weigh our humor down. And the great thing is that Someone lifts us back up.

    Bliss
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  6. 11

    Oh Gwen, I’m so sorry for your loss. Hang in there friend.

  7. 13

    Gwen, laughs are not required, no apologies necessary, this is all part of our crazy life, and there must be time for grieving the hardest goodbyes. Hugs. Bonnie
    Bonnie at {PaperKeeper} recently posted..Strawberry ShortcakeMy Profile

  8. 15

    I am so sorry for your loss. It really is imperative that we leave our family and friends with good words each time we see them…and always remind them how important they are in our lives.

    Pat
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  9. 17

    Hugs Gwen.
    Inspire Me Heather recently posted..project: pom pomsMy Profile

  10. 19

    So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and your family while your hearts heal. Hopefully next week will be a better one!
    Jill recently posted..Friday’s Letters – The Diet EditionMy Profile

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