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I am so sorry. These cases are so sad to hear. A friend of mine also died of cancer two years ago. She had five little grandkids at the time. Such a loss to them and to her. Life just isn't fair sometimes. Take care.
by pennifold
29 Mar 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss too Kate. I'm o.k. at the moment, but I'm sure to cry a lot tomorrow. You are right life isn't fair sometimes. Love and blessings Chris
2633Hi Chris, how you all doing. Prayers for you and family of your friend.
by pennifold
28 Mar 2011
Hi Elizabeth, I'm doing o.k. - tomorrow will be another thing. The funeral will be at 10.00am Wednesday morning and then the wake at Valentine. Thanks so much for your prayers, love and blessings Chris
6339Such a lovely picture and a wonderful memory. It is so sad to hear of your loss.
by pennifold
28 Mar 2011
Thanks so much Eleen - she will be forever in my heart love and blessings Chris
11528Oh, Chris, my heart cries out for you. I can't imagine losing your best friend. You will forever have her special loving place marked in your heart and some day you will again laugh at the fun times you have shared. Her girls will need you so much now. My prayers are with you and her family.
by pennifold
28 Mar 2011
Thanks so much Jerrilyn. You are right I'll have many memories of our times together during the past 25 years. I hope that their girls will keep in touch with us. Thanks for your prayers. Love and blessings Chris
158560This made me cry. What a wondeful friend you are....I'm sorry for your loss.
by pennifold
28 Mar 2011
Thanks so much Emily - I think it's going to hit me hard on Wednesday. Love and blessings Chris
20582Beautiful three ladies..I'm very sorry. I lost my best friend last year. Hugs and blessings.
by pennifold
28 Mar 2011
Dear Maria, I feel for you too. It's hard isn't when someone you love dies too young? Hugs and blessings being sent to you via this email too, Chris.
60484Dear Chris,
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
My thoughts are also with Margaret's family.
I pray that you will all find comfort, understanding and acceptance as you say goodbye to her.
While your heart is weeping may you draw strength from the knowledge that you have been richly blessed with the friendship of a wonderful lady.
Much love to you,
Alma.
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Truer words have never been spoken. She was an angel put here on earth - her funeral is going to be huge. She was loved by all who knew her. Thanks for the kind words of comfort. Love and blessings Chris
17214So very sorry Chris, sometimes we just have to say HE knows what best...hugs my friend Glenda x0x0x0x
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Hi Glenda, you are so right. It is all up to Him when we depart this earth. I am just so glad she got to spend those last 6 hours with her family surrounding her with love, candles and her beloved classical music. She is at peace. Love and blessings Chris
27071Hi Chris, so sorry that this has had to be posted. margarets family must be devastated. I am sure as her very close friend that you will be there for them though you will be going to miss her so much yourself. Keep the positive memories of before she was ill in your mind and try to forget how she was so recently. Remember the good times
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks Caroline, yes the whole family is devastated. I'll certainly try my best to be there for them. I have so many memories of our nearly 26 years together, so I am recalling all those times. I'll always remember the good times. Love and blessings Chris
114510My thoughts are with you and all her family. Love Marg
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks Margaret, it's good to know there are so many prayer warriors covering me over this next week. I really appreciate everyone's thoughts. Love and blessings Chris
24825Chris, I'm so sorry that you loosing your friend. There will be a gap in your life for all the things you shared with her. I hope that you find someone new to do some of your acticities.
Big hugs from me
Bettina
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks Bettina - there certainly will be a huge gap in my life now. I have other friends to help with my "sewing" things, but it's not the same, do you know what I mean? Love and blessings Chris
33986God Bless your friends family and husband. May they and you find comfort in all the prayers that are going out to them....take care and give them hugs.
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
I'll certainly need all those prayers surrounding me on Wednesday at 10.00am that's when the funeral will be. Love and blessings Chris
20077I am so sorry. I will keep you and her family in my prayers. She was a pretty woman. And the other two in photo too. Sorry for the lost.
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Well thanks DeVon - the other one all in RED is me!!!!
My other friend also called Chris is in the middle!
Love Chris
72397I know your broken hearted at Margarets passing, but I hope you find comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain and that you will one day see her again.....I will be praying for the family and you....Gods blessings to each of you....Janet
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks Janet, it is comforting to know that I will definitely see her again. I can just see us drinking Cappuccino's and laughing! You know I have this great picture of the two of us on St. Mark's Square in Venice drinking coffee and it was so dear, Margaret put her tongue in the cup as if to lick out the last drop! One memory I'll cherish forever. Love Chris
8647Dear Chris, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear friend, Margaret. My thoughts and prays go out to you and her family. Hugs Lynn
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks Lyn - it's not going to be the same anymore. She was one of those gorgeous people, you know who are just there for you! Love Chris
51302Chris, my sincere condolance with the loss of your friends. It's hard to lose friends or family, it hurts and will continue to do so at unexpected moments. I hope you'll find some joy remembering the good times. I'll keep you in my prayers.
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks so much Martine - yes it's been hard these past few weeks, but as the days go by the pain of her loss will decrease. Thanks for all your prayers love and blessings Chris
145196Dear Chris, My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your best friend. I know that this is a very difficult time for you and for Marg's family. Be there for the family. Remember all the good times and your memories hopefully will provide you with some comfort. I am praying for comfort for all of you. May God provide you with comfort knowing that her suffering is over. Hugs, Mary
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
That's so true Mary. I am so glad she is no longer suffering and that I can recall all the great and good times we had together.
We had such a special time on our Eastern European trip in 2008. We just had a ball and the memories from that are forever branded in my memory banks. Thanks for your prayers I really appreciate them all love and blessings Chris
33871So sorry to hear about this. But, and I know it is easier said than done, try to celebrate her life. Looking at the picture with you beautiful ladies, there are a lot of memories and good times past. You will be in my thoughts during this difficult time. LOVIES
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks Marthie - yes we will be celebrating her life at the wake on Wednesday. Margaret didn't want any pessimistic people in her life. She was always such a positive person and I for one intend to be cheerful for her. I loved her so much, she was like a sister. Love and blessings Chris
18960I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and the family that will be without her. They will be together again someday.
48168Dear Chris,what can we say, we can just pray for the loved ones that will miss a dear Mom, a dear friend or familymember. It's always so sad to loose a dear one. So hugs and prayers for all that left behind. But Margaret will always stay in the heart and from Heaven she will follow the pregnancy of her children. The newborn children will have a sweet guardian grandma angel. Thinking of you and her family,hugs and love, Gerry
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks so much Gerry. This is the first friend I've lost and it's heartbreaking. You are right Margaret will always stay in my heart and I believe she will be watching over her unborn grand-children. I just feel so much for Leticia her youngest who is having her first child. I'm so glad she has her 2 sisters to be there for her. Love Chris
740449My Prayers continue for you and your friends family to help overcome this sadness..loves and a big heartfelt hug to you...deanna
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks so much Deanna - I know it's going to be a hard week, but I'm glad she is at peace now. Love Chris
34246Chris, This is sad news. Such a pity that she could not hold on for the birth of the babies. Her suffering is over. Thinking of you and Margaret's family. Lyn
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
That it is Lyn. She told me the same thing that she knew she wouldn't be here to watch them grow. Her eldest is the same age as our grandson and she just loved her mama! Love Chris
29801Chris I am sending you hugs. Loosing a loved one is never easy. Margaret is no longer in pain and heaven has another angel. My prayers are with her family and you. Love Angie
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks so much Angie for your Hugs. I can almost feel them. You are so right she is not in any more pain. She said the headaches were dreadful. It went to her brain in the past couple of months. She is indeed another Angel in heaven. Love and blessings Chris
109762My heart goes out to you. I understand your pain. My kindred soul, my little sis, is very ill at this time. She is trying so hard to stay alive until her two daughters are raised. The youngest is 16. She has endured so much, but the fires are bigger and more often and I don't know how much longer she can fight the fight.
Treasure the memories, the good times. My prayers are with you hugs. Terri
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Dear Terri,
I really appreciate your words. I am so sorry to read that your sister is so ill. I realise that Margaret's time was up, she fought so hard. Life is tough sometimes. Love and blessings Chris
10494Oh Chris - I am so sorry. What a beautiful looking woman. It is so hard to loose a friend. I am sure you will gather the strength to help her family. You are in my thoughts at this very sad time. Much love Sarah.
by pennifold
28 Mar 2011
Yes she was beautiful in lots of ways. I hope to be strong on Wednesday and throughout the coming days. Love and blessings Chris
253108Chris, My deepest sympathy, I will be thinking of you and your friends family through this trying time. Remember will all love and care. Hugs Sally
by pennifold
28 Mar 2011
Thanks Sally - I'm counting on everyone's prayers and thoughts to get me through this week. Love and blessings Chris
24342So sorry to hear this Chris. I am sure she is at peace now and the children and grandchildren will miss her terribly but have many fond memories just as you do. Nothing I could say will change your grief, just know that we care.
by pennifold
28 Mar 2011
Thanks Lee - she is certainly at peace and for that I'm thankful. Her children are wonderful and I know they will miss her greatly. Her little grand-daughter nearly 5and a half said this morning that she talked with Ma Ma last night in her dreams. How lovely is that? Love and blessings Chris
33579Dearest, I'm so sorry you have lost your closet friend. I know you have many memories that will still keep her alive in your heart. Praying for you and the family. Love and blessings, and hugs. Terre
by pennifold
28 Mar 2011
Dear Terre, thanks so much for the thoughts and prayers. I will need them for a while. Love and blessings Chris
36693Dear Chris, I am so very sorry. I know how deeply you must be hurting right now and it will touch you for many years to come. All the cliches in the world will not ease your feelings of loss, hurt and anger right now, but at least Marg has no more pain and that can be a blessed relief after such a long fight.
If you need a shoulder or even just a big bear hug, I'll be at Blue Haven, come and have lunch with me on Wednesday about 12:30, if it doesn't interfere with anything else you have planned.
Please accept my deepest, heartfelt sympathy and all the love I can send in a message.
Meg
by pennifold
28 Mar 2011
Dear Meg,
Thanks so much for the offer of lunch on Wednesday but the funeral is at 10.00am and then the wake at the Valentine Bowling Club and I know it will go on for a while! I'll see how I'm holding up. Are you going to be there this week?
Love and blessings Chris
122864Prayers & love winging your way for you & your friend's family. Today it hurts so much, I know. But as time goes on you know the memories will grow sweeter and sweeter. Just think what she's seeing, hearing & experiencing right now! You did not lose your friend...you know where she is! Love & hugs across the miles. Gerry B.
by pennifold
26 Mar 2011
Dear Gerry,
Thanks so much for your wonderful words of comfort and love. I know she is in a better place, out of misery and pain-free. I'll be alright - I just keep thinking of all the things we got to do together.
My one great memory is of Charlie, Trevor and me drinking cocktails on the terrace of a little bar overlooking the Caldera on Santorini! We all looked at each other and said "I wonder what the poor people are doing?" We just drank in the magnificent scenery, the beautiful sunset and enjoyed each other's company. We are so blessed to have had that time together.
Life is full of memories, is it not?
Love and blessings Chris
35675Thoughts and prayers are with you and her family during this difficult time. Lovely group picture of a happy time together. A wonderful memory to have. Many Hugs . . .
by pennifold
26 Mar 2011
Thanks so much "Capoodle" - yes I love this picture and it's the last one I have of Marg. I'll cherish it. Love Chris
89895I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend. I will pray for her and her family, and of course you.
It is good that this family has someone like you with such strong faith to support them at this time.
Alice.
by pennifold
26 Mar 2011
Thanks Alice - I appreciate all the prayers. They have been so tangible at times. I will see them all tomorrow and of course I'll be at the funeral on Wednesday. Love Chris
19430Chris, so sorry to hear of your loss,yes as you say God calls us all home one day!!Be there for them and hug whenever you can but most of all give them all your beautiful smile:):) carolyn
by pennifold
26 Mar 2011
Thanks Carolyn, your reply made me smile. I need that today. Trevor gave me a big cuddle when I got home from church as I had sent him an SMS. Trevor and Ben go with Cooper for a walk every Sunday morning - I SMS'd Ben and Trevor together, but Trev had left his mobile in the car and so Ben told him the news. We both just stood in each other's arms and sighed. I've got tears in my eyes just thinking of it. Life is so precious, isn't it?
Live life to the full because as my kind quote for this weekend says:
"Each day the first day: Each day a life" Dag Hammarsköld.
Love Chris
360438Chris, I am fairly new on this site but always enjoy reading your responses. When I saw that you had something in the personals it drew me to your post. Your friend Margaret was very lucky to have you for a friend. I do pray that time, good memories, and prayers will help you to heal of this unfortunate loss. Sorry Chris, we are here for you. ~Carolyn~
by pennifold
26 Mar 2011
Oh! Carolyn thank you so much for your kind words. It's the women and men on here that help me so much. When you are feeling a little down there is always a word of comfort, a prayer, a hug, a kiss etc.
I am the lucky one too - Margaret was an angel sent to us. Her love of life, her teaching prowess (she was a High School teacher)mainly music and some English and language, her deep and meaningful conversations on just about anything will always stay with me whilst I'm alive. Her beautiful family of 3 girls and 2 boys, her gorgeous grandchildren 7 at the moment and 3 to come within the next few months will all add to her memory.
Thanks for letting me vent - and thank you for being there for me. Love and blessings Chris
4550Chris, my heart is so heavy for you in the loss of your dear, dear friend. I'm at a loss for words. I will pray for you, Love, Jan
by pennifold
26 Mar 2011
That's exactly how I feel Jan. I am sort of numb and working on things with no zeal. I'll be alright tomorrow, it's just today - I just can't believe it, you know what I mean? Love Chris
59617Chris, I am so sorry for you loss - as I said in my email - I will be praying for you and Charlie - be strong for him and share the wonderful laughs and great times and know you are loved from around the world. I sure feel for you dear.
by pennifold
26 Mar 2011
Thanks so much Shirlene - for your apt email at just the right moment. You are an angel in disguise!
I am just so thankful that I got to know this wonderful girl. She is going be missed by me so much. I'm going to see Charlie tomorrow as the Funeral Director is there this afternoon and they haven't had much sleep! Love and blessings Chris
211078She was a beautiful lady Chris & the love you had for her tells me she was beautiful inside. I'm sorry for your lost & for her fmly. God has a reason for everything & I know He will give you all the grace to accept His will. I thought of you frequently today as I viewed so many beautiful quilts here in Paducah, Ky & the Hancock's Fabric store that caters specifically to quilters. I listened to the women who were buying fabrics some coming as far as 300 miles away just to purchase fabrics./Lillian
by pennifold
26 Mar 2011
Oh! my - how I would have loved to been there. I have dreamt of that place for years. I intend to one day get there - and buy lots of fabrics!
You are right Margaret was a beautiful lady, but I know I'll see her one day. Thanks so much for thinking of me. It gladdens my heart.
Love Chris
145789What a pretty woman she was - you can tell just by looking at the picture, Chris, she must have been a wonderful friend. You are right - God only calls the best home!
by pennifold
26 Mar 2011
She was beautiful internally and externally. She was my best friend, my spiritual companion, travelling companion, coffee buddy, moviegoer, concert attendee, you name it. I am going to miss her so much. It's just not fair to lose someone so young - 58. Love Chris
95385This is my best friend Margaret all in white. My other dear friend in the middle is Christine Munroe and then me.
We were drinking Pink Champagne with Hibiscus flowers in the drink.
Rest in Peace my dear friend.
by 1ladyb
26 Mar 2011
So sorry to hear of your friend's passing. What a lovely picture and such pretty ladies. I know you will surely miss your friend but she will be in your hearts forever. God bless you and her family as you grieve for her.
by shirlener88
26 Mar 2011
Chris, thanks for sharing your picture with us - what a lovely lady in deed. Of coarse she will be missed. Now she is not in pain.
by elizabethak
27 Mar 2011
What a lovely picture. Something to treasure when the going gets tough. I am so sorry to hear of your friend's passing. My brother passed away three years ago. Although he was an absolute pain at times he was my eldest brother and nothing was too much trouble for him if the family needed anything. I still reach for the phone to call him - but I know he's happier with my parents than in his struggle here on earth. Celebrate your friend's life knowing she was so loved. Hugs Elizabeth
by mops
27 Mar 2011
What a lovely picture, one to treasure! For the last 7 weeks I've had a picture of my dad on the front page of my laptop. Every time I open it it's his smiling face I see. It makes me smile and mourn him at the same time.
by pennifold
27 Mar 2011
Thanks for all the wonderful comments about Marg. She was one in a million. Love and blessings Chris
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