Re: [TMIC] Re: Losing friends

[Grace]

I agree Barbara.  Also, I think that the physically, mentally, or emotionally ill, make others more aware of their own vulnerabilities and mortality.  I can remember my brother standing by my hospital bed, with a look of total devastation.  In so many words he told me that he couldn't possibly endure what I was going through.  Whenever he kissed me goodbye, it was almost as if he thought I might break.  His discomfiture was almost palpable.  He didn't know what to say, or do.  Now, we are more distant than we were in the past---we were extremely close, having a wonderful relationship.  It's okaye though, because I sincerely do understand.   Grace