I just got a call from my best friend, I've know her since we were 16. 27 years now. Her mother died this morning. She'd been sick for a while with lung problems, went into the hospital on Monday. Yesterday she was doing a little better, but took a bad turn. My friend lost her father about 10 years ago and we've talked a bit about being an "orphan" even as adults.

It hasn't yet hit me that I've lost someone I loved, I've been focusing on how my friend and her family are. It will soon I know.

Oh, Lisa, I'm so sorry. It is hard to be an orphan, even as an adult. I lost my father when I was 33 and my mother when I was 36, and even at that age it's still earth-shaking.

I hope you, your friend and her family find peace and strength in this difficult time.

Oh, Lisa, I'm so sorry. It is hard to be an orphan, even as an adult. I lost my father when I was 33 and my mother when I was 36, and even at that age it's still earth-shaking.

I hope you, your friend and her family find peace and strength in this difficult time.

Thank you!

I just saw this, Lisa. You and your friend have my condolences.

I've often wondered what it will be like to be parent-less. Mine are both still alive, in their late "70's and both with health problems.

I am so sorry. I lost my Dad about 8 yrs ago and my Mom about 5 yrs ago. I DO feel kinda like I am left alone in the world. The worst thing I have went thru was when I lost my 43yr old sister 10yrs ago to lung cancer. I still miss her every day. Take care.

I am so sorry, for you and for your friend. This hit close to home---today was the funeral of a lifelong friend. He was 47, left behind a wife and 3 sons...I can still see his smile, and feel his hugs. When it hits, allow yourself to be sad for awhile--it will feel better to let it out, then pick up and go on. Keeping it all in is not healthy.

((((big hugs to you and your friend)))

Kat

Thanks! The service was Saturday, and it was as good as such things can be. The pastor who did the service had known her for a long time, and it was very personal.

I have only just seen this thread and so my comments are a little late. My mother died two years ago and this is when I became an orphan. It is a strange state to find oneself in and a painful one, too. My condolences to your friend and to you, Lisah.