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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 21 2011 : 06:41:11 AM
I have known her 30 years. She's like my sister. I was closer to Kathy than my own sister. She's the best friend I ever had. Our kids grew up together. We shared so much. I really don't know why we were so close. We have nothing in common. Nothing. She was more modern and I was more antique. I'm more country and she's more city, although she grew up on the mountain in the country. Said she'd never go back to the country. I hung clothes outside and hand washed dishes. She said she'd never wash dishes or hang clothes out. We did so much together. I was at her house nearly every week. She lives in Ft. Ogelthorpe which is 25 miles from my house. So whenever I'd go to town and have to use the bathroom, I'd head to her house. I love her so much.
And now she's gone. I never thought she would die. I thought she'd be here forever. I knew she had cancer and she's had the hardest time the past year. But I just never thought it would kill her. I miss her so much already. She'd been in the hospital a few days in so much pain, all druged up and out of it til the end. This morning at 3:30, she passed away. I was there most of the day yesterday. But everyone was just sitting there watching her and waiting. I couldn't handle it. Then got the call early this morning. I don't know what her husband will do now. She did everything for him.
Her family will really need prayers to get through this. Me too. It's like her and her whole family were my family too. So many birthdays and Easters. I miss her.
Kris
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| Joey |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 7:38:48 PM
Me too. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| CMac |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 8:32:17 PM
I'm glad you all got to be there for each other. I'll keep you all in my thoughts.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 8:13:27 PM
Thanks for thinking of me. It was really nice. Kenneth, her husband, is having a rough time of course. He just didn't realize it would happen so fast. Although she tried to tell him. He's not one to talk much so it was hard for her to talk to him about this. But the kids are keeping him pretty busy. He goes back to work this week. That will help also.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| CMac |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 4:18:02 PM
I was just going to post and ask you how the cookout went when Joann's post popped up! Great minds! So how did it go? Do you have an emotional hang over today? Even if all was love and hugs the tension of missing Kathy would be enough to give me a hangover. I hope you are well and happy today. If you are not we are here for you. If you are we are here too!
Hugs on you,
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
| Joey |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 2:53:57 PM
Hoping that you and Kathys family had a good cookout on Sunday. What a difficult, comforting time that you can all be together now. Still thinking of you all and sending prayers. Healing hugs, Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 29 2011 : 07:05:22 AM
Thank you both. It's going to be a great day.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| CMac |
Posted - May 28 2011 : 10:50:48 PM
Still thinking about you and all Kathy's loved ones. Have a wonderful time celebrating her life together.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
| Joey |
Posted - May 28 2011 : 8:50:07 PM
Hoping you can all get together and have a good memorial day holiday in Kathys memory. Keeping you in my heart. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 28 2011 : 06:19:05 AM
I have been looking for some pictures of Kathy. She's like me though and was always the one taking the pictures, not in them. I found some. I know I have more, just can't find them.
Thank you for the hug, Annette. And the prayers too. They mean so much to me.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Heartbroken farmgirl |
Posted - May 27 2011 : 08:04:10 AM
Kris, I'm so sorry about your precious friend. Losing someone so dear, its so hard. I'm still praying for you, and her family. I just wAnted to send you a big hug.
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 26 2011 : 08:41:09 AM
I so appreciate all your payers for me and her family. I have felt them for sure. Sometimes I just want to scream. I talked to Kathy's youngest daughter yesterday for a long time. We are going to have a birthday-Memorial day cookout Sunday here. I hope they all can come. We used to do that every year with thier family. We did so much together. But this will be nice to get them all over here for a cook out.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Joey |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 10:57:12 PM
This is a sad, overwhelming time. Allow yourself time to greive and miss Kathy. She knew and felt your love through the end. She is still with you in the love and memories and children you shared. Someday the tears will stop..but not today. Give yourself permission to do what you need to do for your own healing. Know that we are all here for you. Sending you love and memories of the good days, and gentle hugs, Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 08:50:27 AM
Jonni, those cards everyone sent her really did brighten her days alot. Thank you so much. She kept them all beside the couch where she was most of the time so she could see them. I know it probably never gets any easier. She was just the best friend. And she was so many other's best friend too. There were 3 of us. The other 2 knew her way longer than me. And she helped raise their kids too. Their kids all called her their 2nd mom like mine did. She was just a friend to so many. The preacher was really amazed at not only her family that was there in the hospital, but how many of her friends were there too. When they moved her up to a private room, you should have seen the looks we got. It was like a parade following her. There had to of been 30 people behind her. She was loved by so many. There will never be another friend like her.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 07:55:57 AM
I'm so sorry, Kris. I know what it's like to lose one of those friends, having just had Brett pass not too long ago. I'm glad I was able to send Kathy a card--hopefully it brightened her day a bit. I recall telling her that you were "both" so lucky to have found one another--that longtime friendship is so hard to come by these days. Remember her always, like I know you will. Remember her whole and healthy, and happy, like she is now. Thinking of Kathy's family, and thinking of you.
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| crafter |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 07:53:01 AM
Kris,
I heart aches for your loss. Keeping you and Kathy's family in prayers. It's so hard to lose the ones we love so dearly. I will keep everyone close to my heart. Love and hugs to you!!
Lori |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 05:45:08 AM
I have always heard if you have just one good friend, you are blessed. Kathy was that one good friend. I do feel lost without her here. It's just really strange right now. There is like a big empty spot inside and I can't get it to go away. She was so much a part of my life. ANd my whole families life. We did so much together throughout these 30 years. Our kids grew up together They are still close especially with the youngest who is right in the middle of both mine. Our husbands were close too. I just really don't know how to deal with the loss. I so appreciate all your prayers.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Tn.Earthmama |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 05:37:05 AM
Dear Kris, I just saw this post. I'm so sorry for your loss. keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Phyllis |
| CMac |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 6:20:16 PM
Kris-I am so glad you got to go to Kathy's funeral. I am sorry you are in so much pain. If I could I would take some of it from you and bare it myself. Just keep on keeping on. If you don't want to do anything, don't! Or at least do as little as other living things require of you. It is OK to slow down while the weight of this is so heavy. Time does heal and you will get your energy back and the will to do all you usually do. It is a good idea to get your husband to go with you to see Kenneth. When my husband died men came out of the woodwork, showing up at my door to "check on me". It was down right sick. I was so taken aback by the lechers I was afraid of the good men in my life that tried to help. Best to avoid any idea of that so he can benefit from your caring.
You are a good woman to be able to think of him even with your pain. It will do you both good to touch base. He knows how much you two loved each other and you will be a comfort to each other.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
| Joey |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 5:51:22 PM
Kris, I cannot imagine your loss. I don't know what I would do without my best friend. Linda loved you and had you there till the end. I kno the funeral was today and I am so, so sorry for your loss. You are certainly in my prayers. May your many years of love, friendship and memories comfort you. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| HealingTouch |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 4:53:49 PM
Kris~so sorry for your loss. It happened to me with my friend also. Things just will never be the same because she isn't here to share them with you but just remember the good times. You will never forget but you will always remember. Prayers for everyone and everything you are going through. Some people have never had a dear friend like she was to you so you have been very blessed. True friends can never be replaced but who would want to replace them? I am so sorry. One day at a time.
Hugs, Darlene
Be Blessed,
Darlene
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 3:44:27 PM
Thanks y'all for all the prayers. I am so missing her already. The funeral was beautiful but I sure wish she was there. I felt like she should have gone with me to someone else's funeral, not hers. I hate that she's gone. I cry all the time. I miss her so much. I don't want to do anything. I want to talk to her but I can't. This is so not right. I just never even thought about this moment. I hate death. Why do people have to die? I see older couples who have been married all their lives and one dies. It just breaks my heart. Kathy and kenneth were married 41 years. They ahd been through so much together. I hope he'll be ok. My hubby's on vacation for 2 weeks so I hope he will go see him. I don't feel right going over there by myself but will with someone else. I jsut can hardly stand this.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| craftingram |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 06:23:21 AM
Dear Kris, I am so sorry for your loss. It is terribly hard to lose a friend, especially one who has been so dear for so many years. I know you have wonderful memories to help sustain you, but it doesn't make the loss any easier to bear. You and her family are in my prayers.
Also, prayers for your Mom that all will go well with her surgery, she will have a quick recovery and you will be blessed with her presence for many more years.
Karin
Farmgirl #2708
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| CMac |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 06:19:04 AM
Kris-I am so sad for you. I know your pain and loss. It is surreal and dream like. Natures way of letting in the pain as we can handle it. Please take care of yourself while you are grieving. Be very careful when you are driving especially. Distraction is a normal state in grief, just be aware. I am so glad you have all these women to share with and receive their heartfelt care for you. Talk all you want! We are here for you.
Hugs on you,
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
| beekeepersgirl |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 06:01:49 AM
Hi Kris -
You, your family and Kathy's family are all in my prayers. So sorry for your loss and the family health issues.
Hugs,
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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| paulas party flowers |
Posted - May 22 2011 : 8:27:04 PM
kris, i am sorry for the loss of your friend..its never easy losing someone you love..i lost a friend last year to cancer.she fought hard and won, so we thought...i have lost many friends in the last couple of years. i hold their memories in my garden. this particular friend loved red roses. i planted one in honor of her. when i look at it i think of her and see her smelling the roses and i smile......take care....paula
the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller |
