Thursday, December 30, 2010

So long, old friend.

Myrna Lynne Shenkler Hammons
My friend died this morning. By chance, I was at the nursing home for a care plan meeting and was able to hold her hand as she left. It was all so fast, so fast. Though she'd been ill for many years, and in a nursing home for many months, it still happened so quickly today. I'm stunned. I met her when we were 14 years old. She was a visual artist and a poet.  
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Cappuccinoandartjournal.blogspot.com said...

Very sorry to read this about your friend. Thank goodness you were there to hold her hand and say goodbye.

6:15 PM
Margie said...

Dearest Mim,

This brought tears to my eyes. I cannot imagine loosing one of my dear friends at any time, but know at some point it will happen. I hope a lot later than sooner for sure. Such a lovely picture and memories to hold close to your heart. XO, Margie

6:42 PM
Paula said...

So sorry to hear of your loss. I was with both of my brothers when they passed away last year, and I've always thought of it as a privilege to have been with them at the end. You are in my thoughts tonight.

10:09 PM

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