skip to main content

The Kitchen Table

A Friend Passes

8 years ago

Just yesterday a friend from the hunt club unexpectedly passed away. She was active and athletic, usually riding in the fastest group of the hunt, and rode in the most recent just a few days ago. All I've heard so far is that the day before yesterday she went to the emergency room because she was feeling bad, and was sent home after being told it was only the flu. The next morning her housemate found her already gone.

It was sudden and stunning and sad, and makes me think the ER docs missed something.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (19)

lindaohnowga
8 years ago
Sorry for the loss of your friend. I too think the doctors sure missed something.
marilyn_c
8 years ago
I'm so sorry. That is so unexpected. What a shock it must be for her family and friends.
Related Discussions
quotes 4 - 29 - 14
Q
Comments (5)
Kahlil Gibran's advice is something I try to follow. Last week, a prayer was answered and I've tried to acknowledge publicly how blessed I am. When things go well, it's easy to take things for granted, but that should never be the case. Thanks, Don, for these words of wisdom.
...See More
A daylily friend 's passing
Q
Comments (1)
I received the email message on the Email Robin. I called Ray W. (Jacksonville) this evening to get Margaret's address so I can send a card. It's been a rough time for her!
...See More
Hospice
Q
Comments (3)
The patient has to request that the friend be allowed access to information. The nurse is doing a good job. Ask the nurse to please pass along your name and phone number to the patient's family... there must be someone involved... and ask that they call you. Unless you go in person, that's the best you can do.
...See More
My dear friend passed away
Q
Comments (29)
I don't deal well with with losses like that, and so I do understand your numbness and send you my condolence. I lost a lot of friends who were in the 30s and 40s, and so by now I am beginning to feel that reaching 60 is adequate, but I know that is wrong. One friend in his 40s died suddenly of a brain aneurysm while I was in the middle of preparing an astrological reading for him. When I noticed that he had a very exact Mars-Uranus conjuction in the 8th House (Death), I called him to set up an appointment to warn him to be careful when he had transits of that conjuction, as it could mean a sudden unexpected death. I only got his voice mail, and then he left a voice mail for me the day before he died. I kept that message for a long time. Anyway, I really feel for your loss. Lars
...See More
chisue
8 years ago
Always hard to lose a friend -- and sudden death is a shock. Maybe the ER misssed something, and maybe not. Maybe 'the flu' can kill you.
mama goose_gw zn6OH
8 years ago
I'm very sorry for your loss. For all the faith we place in modern medicine, things are missed, mistakes are made.
socks
8 years ago
Oh what a shame, so sad. Too soon, too soon.
glenda_al
8 years ago
My condolences!
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
8 years ago
My deepest sympathy for you and the family. She may have waited too long before going to the ER. The flu can definitely kill. The mistake the ER made was not admitting her. These days you just about have to have no pulse for them to admit you. Very sorry, very sad situation.
Lindsey_CA
8 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. An unexpected, sudden loss is especially difficult. I hope you get some answers soon as to what happened.
mare_wbpa
8 years ago
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your friend.
sprtphntc7a
8 years ago
so sorry, that's a tough one to deal with.
Nothing Left to Say
8 years ago
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend.
ont_gal
8 years ago
I too,am so very sorry for the loss of your friend,Bob.

I had a close friend pass away beginning of Feb. with the exact same story-went to hospital,she hadn't felt "well" for about a week-died day after being at hospital.
PKponder TX Z7B
8 years ago
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend, it must have been a shock since you just saw her.
Marilyn Sue McClintock
8 years ago
I too am so sorry for the loss of your friend.

Sue
nanny98
8 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. Those kinds of surprises are too often too shocking to take well. (((HUGS)))
phoggie
8 years ago
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend...it certainly leaves a hole in your heart.. Sending you many hugs!
bob_cville
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you all for your kind words. I still haven't heard more about what specifically happened, I'm not sure they know yet. I know her beloved dogs and horses are being cared for while things are being figured out. My wife, who was out of town all weekend, reminded me that our friend had been having some "heart issues" over the last year, so maybe the flu wasn't a factor, or maybe she didn't have the flu at all, and it was misdiagnosed, or maybe it was a combination between the flu and the "heart issues"
katlan
8 years ago
Oh how sad. I'm very sorry for your loss. Good bless her soul.
Yayagal
8 years ago
That's so tragic and maybe could have been avoided, it's horrific to get the news a friend died but this one makes you feel even worse. My condolences.

Related Stories

REMODELING GUIDES 10 Terrific Pass-Throughs Widen Your Kitchen Options

By Charmean Neithart Interiors

Can't get behind a fully closed or open-concept kitchen? Pass-throughs offer a bit of both

ARCHITECTURE Think Like an Architect: How to Pass a Design Review

By Dylan Chappell Architects

Up the chances a review board will approve your design with these time-tested strategies from an architect

REMODELING GUIDES Just Passing Through: How to Make Passageways an Experience

By Liz Miller Interiors

Create a real transition between realms and interest along the way with archways, recesses, shelves and more

SHOP HOUZZ Shop Houzz: Eco-Friendly Baby Essentials

Earth-conscious toys, textiles and decor for your little one

0

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Guest Picks: 20 Eco-Friendly Playhouses

Fun and recyclable children's forts for indoor and outdoor play

FUN HOUZZ Guest Picks: Man's Best Friend

20 design-friendly ways to celebrate the dogs in our lives

VALENTINE’S DAY Handmade Valentines: Kid-Friendly DIY Corsages and Boutonnieres

By Nanette Wong

Help your little ones create fun and fresh Valentine’s Day gifts for friends and family

TRADITIONAL HOMES Houzz Tour: A Family-Friendly Home Keeps Its 1930s Charm

By Becky Harris

This updated Los Angeles home is full of cozy nooks and period details, giving it lots of vintage appeal

KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen of the Week: Bold Green and User Friendly in Connecticut

By Jeannie Matteucci

A renovation creates a more colorful kitchen with better traffic flow and lots of storage

PRODUCT PICKS Guest Picks: Kid-Friendly Side Tables

By Fieldstone Hill Design

With bright colors, fun shapes and/or no sharp corners, these side tables are great for family affairs

Sponsored

EK Interior Design

5 Reviews

TIMELESS INTERIOR DESIGN FOR ENDLESS MEMORIES

More Discussions

Little bitty avocados

31

Wednesday's Daily Quiz

10

I'll show you mine/you show me yours - Th 5/2/24

18

Smile today - 5/2/24

10

Thursday's Daily Quiz

6