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madamvlb

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31. I'm in Key West.....

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Tue Dec 13, 2022, 08:13 PM

Dec 2022

Can I help? I've have have lots of room. Please reach out if u need my help.

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My Wife's Friend of 55+ Years... [View all] ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 OP

... Drum Dec 2022 #1

Sending blessings of peace to all of you Wicked Blue Dec 2022 #2

🙏🏻 ♥️ 🥰 a kennedy Dec 2022 #3

Thanks ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #6

Such a horrible thing to go through, it's a shame she couldn't enjoy retirement Walleye Dec 2022 #4

One Of My Motivations To Retire... ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #8

It's good you thought about it and planned ahead. Most of us don't Walleye Dec 2022 #9

The main reason I didn't fight my forced retirement in April. Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #43

My Retirement Is Wonderful ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #55

Great to hear! Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #73

I'm retiring in 3 months Random Boomer Dec 2022 #90

Definitely sending good thoughts your way TheProle Dec 2022 #5

It's hard watching family and friends die malaise Dec 2022 #7

my mom is in hospice at home. it's terrible watching the deterioration day by day. Solomon Dec 2022 #35

Sadly it's either we die early malaise Dec 2022 #37

Sending you hugs. MLAA Dec 2022 #47

Thank you Solomon Dec 2022 #86

Been through Rebl2 Dec 2022 #53

Comforting vibes on the way to all. SheltieLover Dec 2022 #10

She's just going back to the place where babies come from Zorro Dec 2022 #11

Losing a long time friend at this time of the year will be especially painful. lpbk2713 Dec 2022 #12

Your steadfast support of your wife and her dying friend confirm my online impression Atticus Dec 2022 #13

Thanks Atticus ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #16

Same here. Gidney N Cloyd Dec 2022 #68

Prof is a wonderful human being malaise Dec 2022 #81

Sending hugs and love gademocrat7 Dec 2022 #14

You're a good man Prof. panader0 Dec 2022 #15

Very sorry to hear and especially for your wife and of course her dear friend. You are there and Evolve Dammit Dec 2022 #17

And we are honored to be present and supportive at a time like this. calimary Dec 2022 #91

it's the best we can all offer. Thanks Evolve Dammit Dec 2022 #97

Kudos to you and your wife and wishing peace to you all... Rhiannon12866 Dec 2022 #18

You and Hospice are clearly what she needs. TNNurse Dec 2022 #19

They also serve who stand and wait. Blessed is your friend, and you all are part of that blessing. marble falls Dec 2022 #20

Bring a friend if you can. My father once brought me Tetrachloride Dec 2022 #21

I'm so sorry to hear of her painful and difficult end time. erronis Dec 2022 #22

Sent up a prayer for you and yours. iluvtennis Dec 2022 #23

That's rough. I think about these things as I approach the end of my own life. I think... NNadir Dec 2022 #24

I'm so sorry, Professor. This is heartbreaking, for your wife's friend and all highplainsdem Dec 2022 #25

May she have a peaceful journey mcar Dec 2022 #26

I'm in Key West..... madamvlb Dec 2022 #27

Thanks, But... ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #38

Peace, strength and acceptance to your wife and her friend. femmedem Dec 2022 #28

Your desire to protect your wife is understandable, but she must Maru Kitteh Dec 2022 #29

I Get You ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #42

Sounds like she's had some really good friends over the years. GoodRaisin Dec 2022 #30

I'm in Key West..... madamvlb Dec 2022 #31

I prayed for you all. You are wonderful friends... Joinfortmill Dec 2022 #32

Virtual hugs & caring vibes to all during this difficult time. -nt CrispyQ Dec 2022 #33

There are tons of people in hospice who BigmanPigman Dec 2022 #34

Good to know, Bigman, cilla4progress Dec 2022 #41

I know that if my dogs are not BigmanPigman Dec 2022 #46

Do you cilla4progress Dec 2022 #54

Nope. BigmanPigman Dec 2022 #70

Agree with you all the way! cilla4progress Dec 2022 #74

ever see the movie "what dreams may come?" orleans Dec 2022 #76

I'll check that out, thanks! BigmanPigman Dec 2022 #77

I'm so sorry. area51 Dec 2022 #36

How very difficult! cilla4progress Dec 2022 #39

Good vibes sent. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2022 #40

You have them! mgardener Dec 2022 #44

Professor, sending prayers of comfort to those around your wife's friend. May the friend find peace debm55 Dec 2022 #45

Your strength will inspire, stay strong. MiHale Dec 2022 #48

My best to you all during these trying times. NT SWBTATTReg Dec 2022 #49

Thinking of you all 💕 louslobbs Dec 2022 #50

Sending you and your wife hugs as you work through this challenging time. MLAA Dec 2022 #51

Very sad story. Coincidentally I also returned from the Peace Corps in 1980. honest.abe Dec 2022 #52

Palau! ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #56

I was in the Philippines. honest.abe Dec 2022 #57

Well, More Coincidence In This Conversation ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #59

Yea, I know that area very well. honest.abe Dec 2022 #62

And.... ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #83

Love Chicago.. other than in the winter! honest.abe Dec 2022 #85

Sending good vibes your way. Owl Dec 2022 #58

Our Friend Smoked ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #60

Thank you Professor. Much appreciated. Owl Dec 2022 #65

.. jalan48 Dec 2022 #61

❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️ Lucinda Dec 2022 #63

Peace and comfort to you and your wife Wild blueberry Dec 2022 #64

It's so hard. Laffy Kat Dec 2022 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author Laffy Kat Dec 2022 #66

Thinking of you & your wife Chicagogrl1 Dec 2022 #69

May she cross easy. She sounds well loved out of this life. nolabear Dec 2022 #71

you have profound sympathies - and SO much respect stopdiggin Dec 2022 #72

... Permanut Dec 2022 #75

You and your wife are being true friends to her. Take care of her and take care of yourselves. GoneOffShore Dec 2022 #78

Hugs to all Meowmee Dec 2022 #79

May the good memories come to overwhelm this time. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2022 #80

Sending positive vibes to you and your wife nightwing1240 Dec 2022 #82

I can't add any thoughts onethatcares Dec 2022 #84

Sending good vibes for a gentle passing and consolation to those who love her. n/t TygrBright Dec 2022 #87

Crummy retirement, but good life. And good family and friends. Hortensis Dec 2022 #88

sending my best BlueTexasMan Dec 2022 #89

If you can, try to do something for the hospice nurses Nac Mac Feegle Dec 2022 #92

Good Plan! ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #95

It's always harder on the ones left behind. TigressDem Dec 2022 #93

Good vibes from people around her will do her a great deal of good Warpy Dec 2022 #94

Great Suggestions (nt) ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #96