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49. My best to you all during these trying times. NT

Tue Dec 13, 2022, 08:54 PM

Dec 2022

P.S. Be sure to take care of yourselves too, sometimes during times such as this, that one tends to forget about themselves too, needing food and rest (and of course we all understand so don't freak out, rest assured that all of us are there in heart and soul w/ you every step of the way).

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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

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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