I had the posts started for Flash Fiction today but um, I can’t right now. At 9:25, I found out my best friend died from cancer. It was sudden. The symptoms just hit and she was in the hospital and intubated before her family started telling friends. I only found out Sunday night, and then she died last night at 2:58.
We went to college together. We traveled. We did insane and crazy things that we shouldn’t have survived. She was in London for grad school with me. And now she’s gone. And I can’t even process it.
I usually bury myself in work at times like these. It’s the only thing that really distracts me. So I’ll probably keep my schedule for the most part. I don’t know. I guess we’ll see.
Um, Mad World is mostly already scheduled so that goes forward. A new chapter went up today. The world is just a suckier place right now, and I don’t know how I’m supposed to do this.
This is a picture of Lauren and me in Prague in 2013. She was unapologetic history nerd, and we were standing at the window where the defenestration of Prague happened, kicking off the Thirty Years War. There might no one else in the world except for the two of us that were more excited to take a photo there.
I’m going to miss her for the rest of my life.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish I had better words to comfort you but I don’t. Just take care of yourself and take the time you need to process the loss of your beloved friend. Prayers for her family and you! May Lauren rest in peace.
I’m so sorry. There are no words to make it better only know that you are loved and appreciated. Take time to mourn and we will still be here when you get back. Hugs
So sorry for your loss. Cancer has taken and is still taking so many from us. I know she’ll be well missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your friend’s family.
I have no words that could even begin to help. But I’m sending all the love i can. I’m so sorry for such an incredibly large loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and her family.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
May you and her family soon find comfort in memories of love and laughter with her. Though I know it won’t feel like enough, I hope that can be an anchor in the storm. So very sorry for your loss.
I’m so very sorry to hear about your best friend. I can’t even imagine the grief you are experiencing. Take time to grieve…and celebrate what an amazing person she was and the fun times you shared. Take Care!
My deepest sympathies. I echo the other messages, be gentle with yourself as you grieve. You’ll be in my prayers.
Well, $h!t. I was reading the Crimson Check yesterday and was hoping your friend would get some answers this week, so “$h!t” was my first reaction when I read this update. This SUCKS, & I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of her family & other friends & ughhhh. I hope she went peacefully even though it was so fast. Take care of yourself
I’m sorry for your loss. Do what feels good for you, there is no ‘right’ way through grief. Sending you warmth and strength.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and all Lauren’s loved ones. Take care.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
I was checking for updates later than normal today and came across your post. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your best friend, especially so suddenly. Thoughts, prayers, and hugs go out to you.
My heart breaks for you. Life can be so unfair. I will pray for you and Lauren’s family. Cancer really sucks. Hugs honey.