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In reply to the discussion: My Wife's Friend of 55+ Years... [View all]ProfessorGAC
(71,538 posts)55. My Retirement Is Wonderful
I was referring to our friend's retirement.
She had about 5 weeks of retirement when she started having the issues that ended up being diagnosed as cancer.
5 weeks of healthy retirement! That's what I meant by crummy retirement.
For my wife & I, retirement is all it's cracked up to be.
We don't, however, have ambitions to travel. I traveled A LOT for my job, so I'm less than enthusiastic.
And my wife's back isn't travel friendly.
That's OK. We like being homebodies.
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my mom is in hospice at home. it's terrible watching the deterioration day by day.
Solomon
Dec 2022
#35
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
Very sorry to hear and especially for your wife and of course her dear friend. You are there and
Evolve Dammit
Dec 2022
#17
They also serve who stand and wait. Blessed is your friend, and you all are part of that blessing.
marble falls
Dec 2022
#20
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
Professor, sending prayers of comfort to those around your wife's friend. May the friend find peace
debm55
Dec 2022
#45
Very sad story. Coincidentally I also returned from the Peace Corps in 1980.
honest.abe
Dec 2022
#52
You and your wife are being true friends to her. Take care of her and take care of yourselves.
GoneOffShore
Dec 2022
#78
Sending good vibes for a gentle passing and consolation to those who love her. n/t
TygrBright
Dec 2022
#87