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June 12, 2008

Sad

We got some sad news, that our friend Raydine had passed on.

When I heard I just felt so sad. Also I felt bad I hadn't visited her in months. Isn't it true that we only regret in our lives all the things we didn't do? It's a good reminder for me.

My Aunt Pam called me and was telling me funny stories about Raydine, it was so good to hear them and laugh. Then Grandma and I chatted and she had her own funny stories about Raydine to tell! Isn't it awesome when you pass to have so many folks telling stories about you and laughing even though they're so sad you're gone. I just think that is a good way to live a life, leaving so many funny stories behind.

Posted by laurie at June 12, 2008 11:37 AM

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Hugs and condolences to you.

Posted by: Kathy M at June 12, 2008 11:55 AM

I'm so sorry, Laurie. ::hug::

Posted by: Wendy at June 12, 2008 11:59 AM

You and my family have my condolences, Laurie. It's so hard to lose the people that you love.

Posted by: Lo at June 12, 2008 12:02 PM

My condolences go out to you and your family. And you're right about how good it is to have the funny stories. Remember the line from Steel Magnolias? "Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion."

Posted by: Nancy Knits at June 12, 2008 12:08 PM

awww, happy kitty paws - she was obviously loved.

Posted by: Anonymous at June 12, 2008 12:09 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Justin at June 12, 2008 12:18 PM

internet hugs, laurie.

you are blessed to have so much family left.

Posted by: smokeyJoe at June 12, 2008 12:27 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. Having good stories to tell is such a comfort, isn't it?

Posted by: ccr in MA at June 12, 2008 12:30 PM

Laurie, I am so sorry for your sad news. And you spoke wise words--it is the things we don't do that we end up regretting. But I am sure she knows you loved her. And it is good that she lived her life in a way that people can tell funny stories about her and laugh through the tears.

Posted by: Lesli at June 12, 2008 12:30 PM

my condolences to you all. I remember when my mums friend passed away (she had been mum's rock when she divorced my dad) we hadn't seen her for quite a while. She was born with a heart condition and just happened to be in the same ward as me waiting for a heart & lung transplant (I was in for routine exploratory surgery) Mum was able to see her and spend with her just days before she died. I believe someone somewhere arranged this.

Posted by: lyndsey-jane at June 12, 2008 12:32 PM

Laurie, I'm really sorry. But laughter through tears? That really is the best.

Posted by: trashalou at June 12, 2008 12:35 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss, but glad you have so many good (and funny) memories living on.

Posted by: Erin at June 12, 2008 12:40 PM

Our condolences to you and yours...So sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Amy at June 12, 2008 12:43 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.

Posted by: albanyofthewest at June 12, 2008 12:47 PM

So sorry.
Good thoughts and wishes to you all.

Posted by: Micky at June 12, 2008 01:12 PM

Y'know what this has inspired? Why wait until they're gone to tell the stories? Why not get together and share them while they are still here? Celebrate each other while we've got each other.

So sorry for your loss, Laurie. I get the sense Raydine was a sparkling soul.

Posted by: Jeanne B. at June 12, 2008 01:14 PM

Here's hoping that there are a lot of cats for her to play with in Heaven. I'll bet Roy is sitting on her lap right now. Rest in peace, Raydine.

Posted by: Liz R at June 12, 2008 01:33 PM

I completely agree. I'm sorry for your loss. Hugs.

Posted by: Frances at June 12, 2008 01:48 PM

Laurie, I am so sorry that you lost someone close to you. I will say a prayer for her tonight.

Posted by: Toni at June 12, 2008 01:52 PM

I am so sorry about Raydine. It's great that you and your family have such wonderful memories of her.

Posted by: Andree at June 12, 2008 01:52 PM

That is a lovely piece of writing, Laurie. Thank you for sharing with us.

Posted by: oceanpoet at June 12, 2008 01:53 PM

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of a wonderful person. I'm glad there are lots of good stories. Thank you for the reminder that life is now.

Posted by: cecelia at June 12, 2008 02:05 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's wonderful that you have such happy memories of her. Cherish those. Hugs.

Posted by: Catherine at June 12, 2008 02:07 PM

My sympathies go out to you. Remember the good times during the time of mourning...
Sara

Posted by: Sara in WI at June 12, 2008 02:16 PM

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So sorry for you and your family's loss. I'm glad you got to know her well enough to have stories to tell. I'm sure your friendship meant a lot to Raydine, even if you didn't get out to see her as often as you would have liked.

Posted by: heather t at June 12, 2008 02:43 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. It is good that you have the funny stories though - good memories to hold on to.

Posted by: Lesley at June 12, 2008 02:53 PM

Hugs.

Posted by: TB at June 12, 2008 02:56 PM

I'm sorry, Laurie. Hugs. I'm glad you have the funny stories.

Posted by: (formerly) no-blog-rachel at June 12, 2008 02:58 PM

I'm so sorry. I know you enjoyed visting Raydine when you went to see your grandma. Happy thoughts are going out to you...

Posted by: Jennifer at June 12, 2008 03:00 PM

So sorry to hear about your friend. Deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this sad time.

Posted by: Allie at June 12, 2008 03:00 PM

((hugs)) Laurie. I'm so sorry for your loss. Good always shine through the tears.

Posted by: Milli at June 12, 2008 03:05 PM

So sorry for your loss Laurie-thinking about you!XOXO

Posted by: Jann at June 12, 2008 03:23 PM

I'm sorry... although it's great that you can tell stories and laugh because those are the kinds of people that make life super awesome.

Posted by: Lindsey at June 12, 2008 03:30 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. Relish the good memories....

Posted by: Sandy at June 12, 2008 03:32 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss, but so happy that you have happy memories of her!

My boyfriend's brother was found dead in his bed yesterday morning, and the saddest thing is that his life was so sad we don't have funny stories to tell. In MY family, we do what your family does. We tell stories and we laugh and we remember.

And his family is filled with the regrets you are speaking of--of things NOT done that could have been done, and of happiness that could have been given for small things, and wasn't.

It's terrible.

Treasure your loved ones.
.

Posted by: Brat at June 12, 2008 03:49 PM

Big hugs and condolences to you and your family. I remember when my Grandpop passed on, my immediate family was riding behind him in a "limo", and we were telling stories as always- one of them had a great punchline and we were all cracking up uncontrollably- man that driver gave us the stink eye in the rearview! But Grandpop would have been laughing with us...

Posted by: lynne at June 12, 2008 03:51 PM

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Posted by: mia at June 12, 2008 04:05 PM

Laurie, condolences to you and your family. It is so wonderful that she has you and your family to celebrate her life and memory. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Jessica at June 12, 2008 04:14 PM

I'm sorry for your loss, Laurie. I like Liz R's idea that Roy and Raydine are together.

Posted by: Mary at June 12, 2008 04:27 PM

Love and light to you Laurie. And I wish her a good journey :-)

Posted by: Tracy at June 12, 2008 04:52 PM

I'm sorry. Remember these stories.

Posted by: Neil at June 12, 2008 04:56 PM

They are always known that they are loved. That is the only thing that helps me thru losing a loved one

Posted by: Susan at June 12, 2008 05:18 PM

Oh Laurie, I am so sorry! I know how it feels to lose a close friend. It is sad, and so hard to bear.

You are in my thoughts, Laurie. I hope your heart starts healing soon.

Posted by: Liz J in Central Illinois at June 12, 2008 05:38 PM

Very sorry for your loss.

Posted by: susan at June 12, 2008 05:57 PM

My condolences on your loss. I hope, when you are missing Raydine, that thinking about her and these stories your family is sharing will make you smile.

Posted by: Annie at June 12, 2008 06:07 PM

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. May her stories keep her in the hearts of those who loved her.

Posted by: waitandsee at June 12, 2008 06:49 PM

I hope your memories of Raydine will always be a comfort and joy to you, Laurie.

Posted by: Abbie at June 12, 2008 06:49 PM

Being remembered by friends and loved ones is one form of immortality. I hope you find comfort in the life ringing in your family's laughter.

Posted by: twinsetellen at June 12, 2008 07:03 PM

My condolences on your family's loss; but I'm glad to hear that you have happy memories of her. It sounds as though she will be greatly missed.

Posted by: Sue F. at June 12, 2008 08:33 PM

Hugs. I'm so sorry!

Posted by: Becki at June 12, 2008 09:25 PM

So sorry to hear of your family 's loss and you will be in my prayers ... I still wish I had had the opportunity to be with both of my parents(which I wasn't) when they passed , and even though daddy is gone 16 years and mamma will be 2 years ( can't believe that ) I still cry and wish there had been more time . Iam laughing too at some of our great times so there is good too to remember and so God Bless you now and always . Maybe you could knitt a hat and name it after her? Special one just to recall her . Just a thought.

Posted by: Hnora at June 12, 2008 09:37 PM

I so understand the regret My last coversation with my mom before she passed away words were said then she passed away a week after that.I wish our last conversation had been a happy one. I wish I could have hugged her one last time.We cremated her per her wishes and we drove her to the ocean and charted a boat and we sprinkled her ashes over the ocean it was a beautiful day.Hugs Darcy

Posted by: Darcy Watts at June 12, 2008 11:01 PM

I know what you mean, that's what I always do when someone I knew dies, even if I hardly knew them. I just get this need to spend some time thinking about that person and who they were to me. I remember one time this old man died who lived next door to my grandma, and he was such a pain in the ass all my childhood. one of those grumpy old people who was always complaining and yelling about something, and I never liked him. But when my uncle and I were driving from his funeral, we began telling stories about silly things he did and scenes he made, and all of a sudden they seamed so innocent, and he no longer looked like an evil old man, but a funny man who didn't know any better.

Posted by: Tenchee at June 12, 2008 11:10 PM

Sorry for your loss honey.

Hugs

Posted by: Jen at June 13, 2008 01:27 AM

I am sorry for your sadness, Dearling, but think how pleasing it must be for your friend, surrounded by those she loved who went before, hearing all her funny stories being recounted. Loving laughter must make the most beautiful music in Heaven!

Posted by: dale-harriet in WI at June 13, 2008 01:47 AM

So sorry for your loss; such a poignant reminder to embrace our loved ones while they're still here, because you never know how long they'll be with us.

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Posted by: AlliMack at June 13, 2008 04:37 AM

So sorry for your losss. Prayers.
You are right to remember the funny and good times.

Judy

Posted by: Judy at June 13, 2008 06:01 AM

I'm sorry for your loss Laurie. I'm glad you have memories to sustain you, that can help :)

Posted by: Whitni at June 13, 2008 06:02 AM

I'm truly sorry. :(

Posted by: Ciaran at June 13, 2008 06:36 AM

Just *hugs*.

Posted by: Megs at June 13, 2008 07:06 AM

So sorry for your loss. . . but do keep laughing with her!

Posted by: Sedie at June 13, 2008 07:29 AM

I'm sorry for your loss, Laurie.

Hugs.

Pam

Posted by: pipneyjane at June 13, 2008 08:47 AM

oh man..Raydine died. *sadddd*
I'm sorry Laurie - but I'm glad you shared her with the rest of us so we can all mourn together.

Posted by: Dusa at June 13, 2008 09:11 AM

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