tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post214651317481174205..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: A Death In the email familyFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-37890022453585990542009-11-25T00:17:06.170-06:002009-11-25T00:17:06.170-06:00lost a few email friends, too. It is such an unea...lost a few email friends, too. It is such an uneasy and strange goodbye. They come to the end of the sentence.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-57101432628514830702009-11-24T07:14:22.140-06:002009-11-24T07:14:22.140-06:00Wow Connie - after what you wrote about Charles - ...Wow Connie - after what you wrote about Charles - it would be an honor to be considered your friend I think. Not sure what you were supose to learn from him, but maybe the real answer is what he learned from you. AND - if he did turn away from his athisitic ways, what a treat it will be when he greets you in Heaven.. Well done, good and faithful servant.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327157455249207495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-45633846139991273312009-11-23T21:24:13.772-06:002009-11-23T21:24:13.772-06:00So many comments, I have little to add--I would ju...So many comments, I have little to add--I would just say I know how you feel. I had a friend online; he was older, disabled, and would play a certain game on-line, where I met him and used to type to him, and read his wisdom and kindness. Then, one day he was not there, and after a couple of days, we (the others who knew him) found out he had died. When you only "see" a friend online, you don't realize when someone is about to leave this earth...I was surprisingly sad when I learned he had died. I sympathize with you.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000632281014476258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-74540403056614322312009-11-23T16:05:18.055-06:002009-11-23T16:05:18.055-06:00Life is really about people...to meet and really g...Life is really about people...to meet and really get to know people is a gift. The gift of giving of oneself.<br /><br />Thank you Connie for the richness of your friendship. Not just to meet and the blog world, but to those you meet through email.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/DayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-46516317977814974512009-11-23T12:44:51.558-06:002009-11-23T12:44:51.558-06:00{{{hug}}}{{{hug}}}thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-12957733283164725212009-11-23T11:00:22.803-06:002009-11-23T11:00:22.803-06:00I enjoyed your loving tribute to Charles. Yes, we...I enjoyed your loving tribute to Charles. Yes, we could cut ourselves off from others so we won't get hurt but just look at all blessings we would miss by doing so. My heart goes out to you Connie but I know your life is richer for knowing Charles.<br /><br />Have a good day remembering good friends!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-27184538328140552102009-11-23T08:53:57.293-06:002009-11-23T08:53:57.293-06:00I believe that the only thing worth having in life...I believe that the only thing worth having in life is friends. Even though they don't last, what does, in the long run? The memories will be there are long as we are. You have already begun to make memories with me, Connie, and I cherish them. Thanks for sharing Charles, and I wish him safe travels, wherever he is.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-78307816451752646392009-11-23T06:36:40.272-06:002009-11-23T06:36:40.272-06:00I am sorry for the loss of your email friend.I am sorry for the loss of your email friend.linda mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203742811516417039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-13779702608808867012009-11-22T23:26:02.882-06:002009-11-22T23:26:02.882-06:00So sorry to hear about Charles... sounds as if you...So sorry to hear about Charles... sounds as if you had a great friendship that enriched you both.LadyFihttp://ladyfi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-61801180336707940532009-11-22T21:55:02.132-06:002009-11-22T21:55:02.132-06:00Sorry about your loss. I agree with you that the s...Sorry about your loss. I agree with you that the sorrow is made worth it by the time you shared and the memories you have.Maery Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897994913879836634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-31213429308326301342009-11-22T19:18:04.013-06:002009-11-22T19:18:04.013-06:00Connie, this is a most beautiful post. I'm so...Connie, this is a most beautiful post. I'm sorry you lost a friend.Merry Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15226939572361280967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-88455916494630742622009-11-22T17:49:49.071-06:002009-11-22T17:49:49.071-06:00Any time you open the door to friendship, you risk...Any time you open the door to friendship, you risk a feeling of loss when that friendship comes to an end. Hopefully it enriches our life while it lasts and it certainly sounds like this one did. I am sure he was blessed to have you as a friend as well. You may have been the bridge that allowed him to share his feelings and come to terms with them before he died.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-79590523013491897662009-11-22T16:30:23.438-06:002009-11-22T16:30:23.438-06:00I have a elderly gentleman friend and the word gen...I have a elderly gentleman friend and the word gentle doesn't always describe him, he is also an atheist. He can be so funny and entertaining sometimes. At 90 I do my best to show him what Christian life is about without him knowing it, well maybe sometimes I do too. His heart is giving out it is really tired now and I hope I can make a difference before he passes on for I will miss him when he is gone his funny jokes and his quick wit.<br />I am truly sorry for the loss of your friend, I know that you brought him a few entertaining moments and a few laughs too.demaincahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01466887157349356693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-10048896007697305692009-11-22T15:35:45.816-06:002009-11-22T15:35:45.816-06:00From the book "The Little Prince", the y...From the book "The Little Prince", the young boy met a fox and the spent much time together before the little boy had tamed him. Once they became close the little boy had to leave. When he left, the fox cried, but then said, that the friendship and love that they had together, made it all worth while. Because you are sad is because you did the right thing. Better to have had the friend and now lose him and the remembering as what friendships really are all about. Everytime you look at another old man, you will remember him and all of his jokes and remember that is was all for good.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-1075152209949480042009-11-22T15:35:14.082-06:002009-11-22T15:35:14.082-06:00So sorry Connie - I know you'll miss your emai...So sorry Connie - I know you'll miss your emailing with him/and daughter. I'm sure he's fine now and reunited with his family that went before him. Hang in there.West Side of Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306258644484219373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-38362768795890419262009-11-22T14:48:28.016-06:002009-11-22T14:48:28.016-06:00I remember you writing about him before. It is ha...I remember you writing about him before. It is hard to grow attached to someone, and then to loose them. <br /><br />Sorry to hear that he is gone. He sounded like a very interesting person, there is a light that has gone out....<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-70374173867887638362009-11-22T14:01:16.080-06:002009-11-22T14:01:16.080-06:00We must remember the memories... my MIL has Alzhei...We must remember the memories... my MIL has Alzheimers also, does not know anyone who was very close to her over the years,our kids, her grandkids, even her one son is lost in her mind.<br />You had great 'email times' with this fellow, smile when you think of him and he will know...<br />RIP Charles...boniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775719256913187043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-40910180489466559612009-11-22T11:39:27.362-06:002009-11-22T11:39:27.362-06:00I extend my sympathy to you in the loss of your fr...I extend my sympathy to you in the loss of your friend. God works in mysterious ways and I think you and Charles and Far Guy were meant to cross paths and that you were exactly what Charles needed at this time of his life. Friendship and sharing God's love are always worth it. I know today your heart is heavy but you are richer for having had a friend regardless of how long. I'm truly sorry for your sadness today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-975929928984749442009-11-22T11:23:21.510-06:002009-11-22T11:23:21.510-06:00You sound like the friend in my post today.
PatsyYou sound like the friend in my post today.<br />PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-33233349675275804642009-11-22T11:10:02.624-06:002009-11-22T11:10:02.624-06:00I agree with Gail, that was a wonderful tribute. ...I agree with Gail, that was a wonderful tribute. I am sure you will miss him. I also agree it was worth it. It is always worth it.Emma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-49295404368948051202009-11-22T11:09:23.018-06:002009-11-22T11:09:23.018-06:00Connie, I know exactly how you feel, in spite o...Connie, I know exactly how you feel, in spite of all the sorrow and questions you have, you are still thankful for the blessing of his friendship. Hopefully the seeds you planted took root before his passing. I'm sure God brought you two together and He is pleased with you for showing him His love. <br />Sorry for your loss.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642967022028132751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-20652688985753293302009-11-22T10:42:32.565-06:002009-11-22T10:42:32.565-06:00What a wonderful tribute! Charles sounds like a b...What a wonderful tribute! Charles sounds like a beautiful person that added to your life as you were adding to his.<br /><br />Here's to Charles, may you have found peace.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.com