I'm heart broken
@1creekgirl (43806)
United States
May 5, 2025 9:12am CST
On our way to church yesterday, we got a message that my friend Winnie in Scotland has passed away. She had lung cancer that had spread and she died one week after being diagnosed.
We were friends since the 7th grade when we met in Jersey City. My family was stationed there for two years and she was there with her grandmother from Scotland. We stayed in touch all these years (63!) and although we always wanted to go visit her, we never got the chance.
She and her husband came here a few times which was always fun. When we were in Jersey City, Winnie came to NC with us to visit my mother's relatives. They adored her and she was part of our family.
She was my oldest friend and true friends are rare these days. I'll miss her.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
5 May
Her employees kept trying to get her to go to a doctor, but she wouldn't.
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@LadyDuck (478665)
• Italy
5 May
@1creekgirl What a shame! My sister in law did the same, she waited until it was too late.
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@RasmaSandra (86803)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 May
So sorry for your loss. I am sure that Winnie will be with you in spirit. This will be the 2nd year since my friend from the 6th grade passed, She and her family live below me. I miss her a lot and at times talk to the heavens,
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@RasmaSandra (86803)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 May
@1creekgirl it's funny how things work out I came here for out friendship. So then at least that left her husband and now he has health issues and is in rehab and their 3 grown up boys wind up with the old bat in the attic as I refer to myself,
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
6 May
@RasmaSandra How tragic. I guess she was afraid of the diagnosis, but she knew you loved her.
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@DaddyEvil (152913)
• United States
5 May
My sincere condolences to you and the rest of her families.
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@DaddyEvil (152913)
• United States
5 May
@1creekgirl You're very welcome. I didn't know if she had family but worded what I said to include your family because they adopted her from what you've said.
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@DaddyEvil (152913)
• United States
6 May
@1creekgirl I understood that. I've unofficially adopted an Indian brother. We only "see" each other online but that doesn't make me care about him less.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
6 May
@DaddyEvil it wasn't an official adoption, she was just included in all our family outings. She especially enjoyed coming back to NC for visits. She had no one but her grandmother.
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@Marilynda1225 (85282)
• United States
5 May
That really is heartbreaking news to hear that your lifelong friend has passed away. May she RIP
I'm sure you'll miss her but hopefully the wonderful memories will make your heart smile
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
5 May
Dale and I laughed some last night and I cried a few tears. You just think people you love are always going to be there.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
6 May
@Marilynda1225 I knew we all die at some point, but this has really opened my eyes.
@Marilynda1225 (85282)
• United States
6 May
@1creekgirl you're right about us always thinking the people we love are always going to be there.
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@LindaOHio (194184)
• United States
7 May
I'm so sorry you've lost your dear friend.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
7 May
Thank you. She was planning to come for a visit, but my health issues kept postponing it.
How are things with you?
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
8 May
@LindaOHio I think with time God will help ease your pain, but it will always be so sad.
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@LindaOHio (194184)
• United States
8 May
@1creekgirl You're welcome. I'm hanging in there. I talk to my husband every day; and I usually end up crying. It will be a while until I'm better.
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@MarieCoyle (46096)
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5 May
I am sorry for the loss of your wonderful friend. I know it truly hurts. I am glad that you have such special memories of her.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
5 May
Thanks, I'm writing in my journal all my memories of her.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
6 May
@MarieCoyle I'm writing a letter to the lady who called us and share some memories of Winnie.
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@MarieCoyle (46096)
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5 May
@1creekgirl
That's a wonderful idea, Vicki.
Once again, I am so sorry.
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@abhi_bangal (6863)
• Ahmednagar, India
6 May
It's so sad to hear whatever I read just now. And that doesn't give good feelings at all. I think it was too late to be diagnosed because after getting to know of her disease it was only one week that she got a chance to fight for her life. And I think 7 days is too less a period for that. I hope God gives you the strength. Feel blessed, always!
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@abhi_bangal (6863)
• Ahmednagar, India
6 May
@1creekgirl Yeah. You are always welcome, my friend. One always needs support at such times.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
6 May
Thank you for your blessing, I truly appreciate it.
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@RebeccasFarm (95397)
• Arvada, Colorado
8 May
Oh dear Vicki..I am so sorry to hear about Winnie..I can relate to your broken heart..may you find some comfort in the lovely memories.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
8 May
Thank you so much. Dale and I enjoyed some dear memories together.
@Traceyjayne (3049)
• United Kingdom
6 May
So sorry for your loss but great that you have so many years of wonderful memories
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@Deepizzaguy (111710)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 May
I am sorry to learn that your friend passed away.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
6 May
George, thank you for your kind words.
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@Deepizzaguy (111710)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 May
@1creekgirl You are welcome.
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@jnrdutton (3348)
• United States
11 May
I am sorry for your loss, but the time you two did get to know each other is definitely a treasure! Hold on to those memories.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
11 May
I'm holding on to those for sure. Lots that I'll share with my family.
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@GardenGerty (164677)
• United States
6 May
So sorry. Indeed old friends are the best.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
5 May
Thank you, Julia. She was the coolest woman, so glamorous and funny. I loved her Scottish accent.
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@1creekgirl (43806)
• United States
6 May
She really was special. Such a fun personality and quirky spirit.
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