tacran
Posted : 1/20/2007 3:18:55 AM
Leslie, I missed your post earlier this week. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I remember how I felt when I was faced with the death of someone I'd known a very long time at a formative period of my life -- you mourn the loss of the history you had together as well as the loss of the opportunity to make future memories together. And of course, when it's at such a young age, it's very unsettling. As everyone else has said, the letter to her kids talking about your favorite memories of her from your earlier years together would be great. Actually, depending on when she met her husband, maybe you'd have stories that he hadn't heard, too.
My condolences to you at this very sad time, and my thoughts are with her husband and young children. Take care.