August 13, 2009
Another Bad Day
August 12th will forever be known as the day of tragedies.
A year ago on that day (which also happens to my late grandfather’s birthday) my father had an accident, and endured severe head and facial injuries requiring major brain surgery.
…And then yesterday, my neighbor died. She had been battling breast cancer for 3 1/2 years. Through chemo, the cancer in her breasts disappeared, but it had then spread to her brain and spine.
She was 51 years old. She leaves behind her husband, her son and her daughter.
I’m absolutely devastated.
I’ve lived next door to The Z’s for nearly 25 years (we bought the house I grew up in when my parents built their dream house) and I consider them family. I feel like I’ve lost an aunt. It’s just so hard to think about death and dying and all the suffering Monica endured the last few years.
The neighbor’s house is flooded with visitors this morning. And then just a few minutes ago a caravan of family members left for the funeral home, I imagine.
I feel sick just thinking about it.
Why are some people taken from this Earth too early? Why?
Posted by Dana @ 9:43 AM • Bedlam
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August 13th, 2009 at 10:04 PM, Katie Says:
It’s a question that gets me too. I’m sorry to hear that your neighbour died. It sounds like her family has a lot of love and support. I can’t imagine what they’re going through.
August 14th, 2009 at 6:55 AM, Mindy Says:
I am so sorry to hear about your neighbor, Dana. That is truly a tragedy, she was much too young. My prayers are with you and your neighbor’s family.
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August 16th, 2009 at 9:44 PM, jerilyn Says:
oh dear – I hope things are looking up for you!
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