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My friend died today

12 years ago

Angie was only 38. She went into the hospital last night and according to a nurse friend "she didn't look good". I don't know what happened at this point. I met Angie when I started working at my hospital 8 years ago. She was an ER nurse who became a nurse practitioner and worked in the clinic. I saw her myself for my health care. She was loved by her patients, I constantly heard how awesome "Dr. Angie" was. She was a smart, beautiful lady with 2 young children. Angie, you will be missed. I love you, girl.

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pianolady2008
12 years ago
Sorry to hear about your friend. Sympathy to you and all of Angie's family.
chisue
12 years ago
I'm sorry to hear this. Not only have you lost a friend, but it's such a shame to lose a caring, trained person who could have had many more years of helping others. I hope memorials will go to aid for her children.
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Thank you all for your sympathy. It wasn't a total shock, and I guess it's a blessing. If this would have happened five years ago in an accident, I would be reeling. But as sad as it is for me and all her family and friends, it's a blessing. She was a super intelligent woman who taught advanced math and physics and was healthy as a horse. . She was knocked over by her 180 pound mastiff dog almost five years ago and suffered a concussion and subdural hematoma. From that point she slowly began to deteriorate. She started using a walker, then when she called me ,her speech would be so slurred I could not understand her. The next time I saw her, she was in a wheelchair and her daughter was feeding her baby food. She has been in a nursing home for the past 18 months since she required so much care. Her mind was as sharp as ever, but she could not speak. She blinked once for yes, twice for no. She had a feeding tube since last summer. So she's at peace now. The funeral is Friday. I'm wondering if the messy weather here will postpone it.
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socks
12 years ago
You must be shocked. I wonder what happened! Do you know if she had health issues? I'm so sorry for you all, especially her children.
kacram
12 years ago
I'm so sorry, Sleeper.
petaloid
12 years ago
I am very sorry to hear about your friend.
lydia1959
12 years ago
So sorry. Sending prayers for her family and friends.
Georgysmom
12 years ago
How sad. So young. Have you heard yet what happened?
User
12 years ago
So sorry about your friend.
vannie
12 years ago
You need to find out what happened to her, b/c if you don't it will drive you nuts. That's was too young. I can't imagine losing a really close friend. They'll take part of me with them when they go, b/c we are so close. Sorry for your loss.
Amazing Aunt Audrey
12 years ago
Sorry you have suffered the loss of your friend. Friends are sometimes closer than family. Hugs
patti43
12 years ago
What a terrible loss for you and many others also, especially her children. (((Sleeperblues)))
alisande
12 years ago
How sad. My mom was 38 when she died. Too young. I'm sorry you have to experience this loss, Sleeperblues.
des_arc_ya_ya
12 years ago
I am so sorry. I have lost two close, lifelong friends and I miss them everyday. My condolences to you and to her family, especially to her children.
Kathsgrdn
12 years ago
I'm so sorry. How sad. You just never know when it's going to happen, got to enjoy every moment, don't we?
sleeperblues
Original Author
12 years ago
I just got off the phone with Angie's DH-he said her Dr. thinks it was either a massive stroke, heart attack, or embolism. They are doing an autopsy this week. I have been in a daze today, I just feel so awful. Thanks for all your kind words.
tami_ohio
12 years ago
I'm so sorry.
dotmom
12 years ago
Sleeper, I'm so sorry for the sudden loss of your dear friend. How sad to lose someone so young and so suddenly. It must be a terrible shock.
joann23456
12 years ago
I'm so sorry for such a sudden loss.
creekdweller
12 years ago
So sorry. Prayers for you and her family.
sjerin
12 years ago
Wow, what an awful shock. A childhood friend of mine was killed when he was around 20, and it took me years and years to fully realize he had passed on; my brain couldn't take it in. I'll sure pray for you and her family.
Jasdip
12 years ago
Oh Sleeper, I'm so very sorry about your friend.
For something like that to happen so suddenly, it's hard to take it in.

((((Sleeperblues))))
kathi_mdgd
12 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear this as well,my condolences to you,her family and all who loved her.
Kathi
jannie
12 years ago
So young, I am very sorry for your loss and especially her children.

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