"We are all prone to behave as if our friends are as enduring as the stability they contribute to our uncertain lives. The death of one punches a hole in that delusion. It leaves us clinging, for a time, to our protective bubbles, staring off into the void, until other friends rally to patch the communal leak." - Perry Guthrie
We said goodbye to our friend Perry today. He died unexpectedly this week during a procedure, that I suppose many would think was routine. He was brilliant and funny and kind. His death has left a hole. These past few months our community of friends has had many leaks......I'm ready for them to cease for awhile.
RIP Perry.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
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I'm so sorry for your loss of your dear friend. I hope your wonderful memories of him help fill that void. Working in surgery as long as I have I truly understand that there is no such thing as a minor procedure. Take care Jilda.
ReplyDeleteSometimes "life" just feels like one long routine procedure, with all the attendant risks therein. So sorry about the loss of your friend. Take care.
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