tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727843531028515444.post3952225496936437490..comments2023-08-26T16:55:38.930-05:00Comments on Views from My Highland Cottage: Death in the Time of COVID-19Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06666609213171939599noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727843531028515444.post-29229548885888817842021-06-01T21:02:40.188-05:002021-06-01T21:02:40.188-05:00Sallie, my mom who died several years ago at age 9...Sallie, my mom who died several years ago at age 93 was so good at making new friends when she lost her older friends. My sisters and I talk about it now. It sounds like she might be callous but it was nothing like that. I just mean she would look around her small town and see somewhat who might want to do some of the things she liked doing and would call them. She also would reach out to newcomers to town or church. My youngest sister, the pragmatist, says make sure you have friends of all ages. Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666609213171939599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727843531028515444.post-69612487084492265852021-02-26T09:26:47.623-06:002021-02-26T09:26:47.623-06:00Teresa, my Aunt, who lived well and independently ...Teresa, my Aunt, who lived well and independently to 105, told me once (years before she reached that great age) that outliving people was the hardest part of growing older, but that having known the people made it worth it. I think about that a lot these days. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727843531028515444.post-61586813183821402662021-02-25T14:18:10.994-06:002021-02-25T14:18:10.994-06:00Thanks, Nan. My friends were each unique and gave...Thanks, Nan. My friends were each unique and gave so much to me in the time I knew them. They will always have a place in my heart.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666609213171939599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727843531028515444.post-8003004476895172612021-02-18T09:39:46.779-06:002021-02-18T09:39:46.779-06:00Oh, Teresa, I am so sorry. You wrote beautiful tri...Oh, Teresa, I am so sorry. You wrote beautiful tributes to all these people. <br />Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727843531028515444.post-26045478974594810962021-02-16T11:57:26.621-06:002021-02-16T11:57:26.621-06:00Thank you, Sallie. My situation is in no way uniq...Thank you, Sallie. My situation is in no way unique but I needed to write this to help me process the losses. I understand that as I age, I will experience more loss, which is sad, but it's also an occasion to express gratitude that some peoples' lives and mine intersected. I really haven't shared this with any of my friends' families. Maybe I will. There may be memorial services after the worse of the pandemic passes. Thanks again for visiting the blog.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666609213171939599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727843531028515444.post-68806348579476083812021-02-15T21:13:02.433-06:002021-02-15T21:13:02.433-06:00Teresa, I am so sorry. You have written beautiful...Teresa, I am so sorry. You have written beautiful tributes to your friends and I know their families have been grateful for them. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727843531028515444.post-25916401310206246422021-02-08T12:52:39.077-06:002021-02-08T12:52:39.077-06:00I know my situation is not at all unique. In fact...I know my situation is not at all unique. In fact, it is "better" than what so many people are experiencing. I finally decided I needed to write about my lost friends as a kind of tribute and also as a way for me to process the feelings that kept bubbling up. I've written a poem about the losses, too. I also wanted to share on Facebook some of the many photos I have of Elizabeth enjoying life. BTW, I go to your blogs frequently to cheer myself up. I love them both. Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666609213171939599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5727843531028515444.post-3842956690052130952021-02-08T12:06:04.797-06:002021-02-08T12:06:04.797-06:00Your tribute to your friends is so touching. We&#...Your tribute to your friends is so touching. We've lost several friends over the last year, some to Covid, some indirectly to Covid. It is difficult to evaluate the extent the virus has damaged family and friends. It has also been a revelation, as you mention, to examine our priorities and treasure those people and things that are most important to us. A meal at a restaurant is pleasant, but not critical. The loss of people we care about can be heartbreaking. We aren't "guaranteed tomorrow" or second chances. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.com