A friend of mine died last night.

[Fran Kubelik]

We worked together for several years, and I looked up to her more than anyone I have worked with. She was smart and tough and kind and fair. She had Hodgkins, and fought it mightily for several years.

I will miss her. A lot. :cry:

[pitohui]

1. i'm sorry to hear that EOM

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[Missy Vixen]

2. Fran, I'm so sorry to read this

My condolences go out to you at such a sad time.

Julie

[Nicole]

3. Sorry.

:hug:

[idgiehkt]

4. I'm very sorry to hear that

My condolences. :hug:

[MassLiberal]

5. I'm so sorry

Here's a hug :hug:

[Beausoir]

6. I am so sorry.

Healing thoughts to you and to her and her family.

Makes me want to phone all my dear friends and tell them that I love them.

[greatauntoftriplets]

7. I am so sorry....

A young (to me) life lost. So sad.

[graywarrior]

8. First of all, I am very sorry for your loss.

Second, welcome to DU. It's good to have you here.

[Suich]

9. I'm so sorry you lost your friend, Fran.

My condolences to family and friends.

:hug:

[Fran Kubelik]

10. Thank you all so very much

...for your compassion. :hug:

[Bullwinkle925]

11. I'm so sorry. Loss is never easy. I also lost a loved one to Hodgkins

40+ years ago. I feel that loss and 'what might have been' each and every day.
I hope your spirits pick up.
Hugs - BW925

[LynzM]

12. I'm so sorry to hear that.

Love and peace to you, and to her family. :hug:

[Kajsa]

13. I'm so sorry for your loss, Fran.

May she rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are
with you at this difficult time.

:hug:

[FooFootheSnoo]

14. sorry for your loss

[UrbScotty]

15. How unfortunate. My sympathies to you and her family.

:hug:

[Pushed To The Left]

16. I'm sorry to hear about your loss

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

17. I am sorry for your loss!

And I am grateful to be a 20 year survivor of Hodgkins.

:hug:

[Fran Kubelik]

22. Oh wow!

That is something to truly be grateful for. :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

28. yes it is. I am sorry your friend was not as fortunate.

:hug:

[zingaro]

18. I'm so sorry.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

19. I'm very sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[Kat45]

20. I'ms so sorry to hear that.

:hug:

[enigmatic]

21. I'm sorry, Fran

:hug:

[JitterbugPerfume]

23. it is hard to lose a friend

one of my best friends has had a grand total of three serious cancer surgeries.:grouphug: for Fran

[xchrom]

24. peace be with you.

and my condolences on your loss.

[applegrove]

25. Sorry to hear that.

[Cabcere]

26. Oh Fran, I'm so sorry...

:cry: :hug: My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family. Peace. :grouphug:

[Midlodemocrat]

27. I'm so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[u4ic]

29. My sincere condolences to you, Fran

She was a special woman, indeed.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

30. I am very sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

31. My deepest in terms of thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies

are extended to you and all the friends and family of your friend. I'm so, so sorry:hug: :hug:

[rockymountaindem]

32. My condolences n/t

[gbate]

33. I'm sorry for your loss.

[outofbounds]

34. I'm sorry for your loss

Be strong and remember the things that made her special to you. Use them in your daily life and she will be honored.

[zanne]

35. When someone is sick for a long time...

Some people are real fighters, and they fight their illness to the very end. I think it's very hard to say goodbye to people like your friend, because you've seen her fight and go through so much, but still the illness won in the end. I've felt that kind of grief, and still do to some extent. I find that the longer it's been, the more I hate the disease and I tend to contribute more to fighting it, and the memories of my loved one are happy, not sad. I wish you comfort and peace, good memories and please, hate that disease.

[buddhamama]

36. I am sorry for your loss.

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your friend. :hug: :(

May she be at Peace.

[Left Is Write]

37. I'm sorry for your loss, Fran.

:hug: