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Live each day as if . . .

MaggieMack — Thu, 05 May 2016 14:57:23 GMT

"Live each day as if it is your last" hit me in the face like a brick today. I met a woman five years ago in Hot Yoga, we bonded quickly because we were always the oldest in the classes, ours were the only noses that ran, and we were marathoners. Actually, she was still a current marathoner, running four or five a year at age 59. She was absolutely beautiful, and had a spirit with great radiance.

Last week, she was diagnosed with kidney cancer and was scheduled for surgery today. She passed yesterday. Just a couple of months ago, she started not feeling well, and it took that long to diagnose. She was married to the president of our university with a fabulous medical center, so know she was receiving great care.

She touched my life and my heart and I will miss her. Our lives are short.

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ilovefall — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:06:10 GMT

That is so sad. I am so sorry to hear that your good friend passed away. That quote is absolutely true!

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bri20 — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:09:49 GMT

@MaggieMack, oh how devastating.

I'm so sorry.

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hckynut — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:12:16 GMT

have been 4 years now, no guaranty 4 a tomorrow

hnj

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Preds — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:13:21 GMT

@MaggieMack ... I'm so sorry about your friend. Yes, each day could be our last or someone very close to our hearts. Love yourself and others as much and as often as possible.

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Bird mama — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:13:35 GMT

@MaggieMack

I'm so sorry that you lost your friend.

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Kookielady — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:15:11 GMT

So sorry for your loss of your friend.

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:28:10 GMT

I feel for you! Life is way to short. A few years ago my best friend of 44 years died suddenly of heart failure. We had literally just spent about an hour on the phone chatting and laughing.As we were hanging up she told me that she loved me,I told her I loved her too. She then told her daughter she was going to take a nap because she didn't feel well.She never woke up!! My life hasn't been the same since!! She was like a sister to me!

WE all need to take stock of our lives.We should not sweat the small stuff .I make sure I tell the people I love every day that I love them.I try to embrace each day as a gift.

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MaggieMack — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:31:02 GMT

@NicksmomESQ, I was once a mom to a Nick, too, a golden retriever. One of the great loves of my life, a wonderful rescue. I changed his name to Nick because I got him at Christmastime.

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MalteseMomma — Thu, 05 May 2016 16:59:09 GMT

I am so sorry you have lost your friend so suddenly. Godspeed for her and Peace to you. My sister went as quickly after finding she had pancreatic cancer.

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Mj12 — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:06:56 GMT

@MaggieMack I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.

Your quote reminds me of a favorite song, Live Like You Were Dying.

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gmkb — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:23:30 GMT

My sympathy on the sudden loss of your friend. Sudden loss seems so much harder to reconcile. My sister and a good friend both passed within the last year quickly, so I understand how you are probably feeling now.

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mzlg — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:29:18 GMT

@MaggieMack, I am sorry for the loss of your friend. Life is fragile and just too short.

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catwhisperer — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:33:09 GMT

@MaggieMack...I'm sorry for your loss. (((Hugs)))

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masque — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:43:13 GMT

@MaggieMack

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ladyroxanne — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:59:38 GMT

maggie,

i'm so sorry for your loss. she sounds like a very special lady.

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SusieQ_2 — Thu, 05 May 2016 18:02:28 GMT

Wish I could give you a hug @MaggieMack. You're so kind and I always love seeing your posts. It's hard losing those we care about. Please know you're in my thoughts.

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Pqfan — Thu, 05 May 2016 18:28:43 GMT

Hugs (((MaggieMack))) for the loss of your friend. <3

Thank you also for the reminder that we should cherish our days here while we have them.

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MaggieMack — Thu, 05 May 2016 18:41:40 GMT

Thank you all for your kind thoughts . . . she was a force of nature, a star whose light was so very bright. One of the unforgettable. Done too soon.

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Irish1210 — Thu, 05 May 2016 18:53:41 GMT

So very sorry ~

When we lose a friend...we lose a part of our hearts : (