Bad Things Come in Threes
By DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
United States
December 20, 2020 10:32pm CST
I wasn’t here today due to bad things happening. I’m drained now and heading to bed.
First, my grandson needed stitches on his index finger from cutting his finger accidentally with a wood carving knife. He will be fine. I spent all morning on the phone with him and his parents.
Next, my best friend’s mother passed away. She was 92. I spent half the day on the phone trying to comfort her.
The third bad thing was a text I received. Our friend the playwright, Israel Horovitz, who lived on our floor in Florida, passed away last month. I’ve been talking with his wife at their home in New York City, where he passed away from cancer. His son, Adam from the Beastie Boys, was with him and their other children. I’m glad, because they were not on speaking terms.
Hopefully, I will have time to catch up with you on my tomorrow.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Dec 20
That is so sad. Rest and feel better tomorrow.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54716)
• United States
21 Dec 20
I’m sorry to hear of the deaths and your grandson cutting himself.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
21 Dec 20
That was indeed a heavy day for you. Take care and I know you are a strong woman
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
21 Dec 20
Sorry to hear that Dianne days like that happen.
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@LeaPea2417 (40037)
• Toccoa, Georgia
22 Dec 20
Diane, I am at a loss for words, all I can say is I pray for the survivors and I love you
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@wolfgirl569 (135847)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Dec 20
Glad your grandson only needed stitches.
Sorry about the loss of both friends.
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@Marilynda1225 (91126)
• United States
21 Dec 20
This is a lot to deal with and I'm sorry to hear about your friend the playwright. I know you talked about him often.
I'm sure your best friend appreciated your comfort with the passing of her mom.
At least your grandson will heal from his injury even though it must hurt. I shudder thinking of him getting stitches.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
21 Dec 20
Thanks so much. We loved the playwright and nothing will be the same without him.
I knew my friend's mother very well. We've spent time with each other quite a bit over the years. I'm worried about my friend, because she is an only child and only has her mother's elderly brother now. No children either, but a loving husband.
My grandson has been a trooper through this, but I shudder, too.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17242)
• China
22 Dec 20
Sorry to learn about the three bad things ! Your grandson must have a nasty pain in his finger.Hope the wound will soon close up ! May your friend’s mother and the playwright rest in peace !
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17242)
• China
23 Dec 20
@DianneN Glad that your grandson played hockey again !
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
23 Dec 20
@changjiangzhibin89 Thank you. The kid is fearless!
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@lovebuglena (52201)
• Staten Island, New York
22 Dec 20
That was some day you had. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day.
It is sad that your best friend’s mother passed away but she lived a long life. That is impressive.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
22 Dec 20
It was bad news phone call after phone call. I spoke to my friends today and am glad I did. The are basket cases and needed a should to lean on - so to speak.
Yes, she did live a long life. My poor mother passed away at 62. It hurts no matter the age.
@lovebuglena (52201)
• Staten Island, New York
22 Dec 20
@DianneN It definitely hurts no matter the age.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Dec 20
Sorry to hear that Dianne. You really had a tough day there
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
22 Dec 20
@DianneN It's tough to comfort people in pain. We run out of words to console them. But we have to.. They need us in these times. Stay strong
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