Comments on: A Golden Life Well Lived

By: kim s

kim s — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:48:59 +0000

It is a terrible thing when we, and our friends, start losing parents. So hard.

By: egrantthomas

egrantthomas — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:07:11 +0000

I’m sorry for your, and Sue’s, loss, Emily. As you know, Maikael and I have already lost two parents between us. Although you may no longer need your parents’ day to day guidance, there is a sense of an invisible safety net suddenly disappearing, feeling more “grown-up” with each passing death. At least, that’s how it’s been for me.

By: Lindacopy

Lindacopy — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:23:21 +0000

What a beautiful tribute, Emily. I’m so glad I checked in today; the coincidence is taking my breath away, as I just moments ago connected with a dear friend whose father’s funeral was yesterday. My own father died when I was in my twenties, so I, like Sue, was one of the first in the friend group to lose a parent. You are a wonderful friend to express this and to feel it.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:50:03 +0000

Oh, wow. Yes. I know exactly what you mean, the gradual shifting into a new phase, where there are more funerals than weddings, more endings than beginnings … when I write about this it feels maudlin, and that’s not my intention. But how not to? Sigh. xox

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:06:14 +0000

Beautiful, Em.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:53:49 +0000

Oh, Em:( I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and Sue. And yes, I agree- age or cause of death does not prevent the hole formed in our heart when that person is gone. My grandmother was 95 when she died last year and I still pick up the phone to call her about a recipe for red skinned potatoes;)
I have been feeling the shift, too….the shift into this “next phase” of life.
My thoughts are with you, your friend, and her family. xoxox