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May 18, 2007
We got word the other day that A Client passed away. She was just 65. And I know that to some people and it some cultures living to the age of 65 is a full life. I remember back to when I was 14 and my grandfather died at the age of 63. I remember the profound sadness, but thinking well - he was 63 - he was old enough.... But the older I get the more I understand that 63 or even 65 is not old. Not even close to old. And the older I get the more loss I go through. They say God picks the prettiest flowers first, and I can tell you he must have a lot of empty vases because it seems like every time I answer the phone I hear more sadness and loss. She was a wonderful person - and a great client. She would gift us every time we served her. Sometimes a little trinket - sometimes a bottle (or 3) of wine. Always thoughtful, always wonderful to deal with.
Posted by Foodwhore at May 18, 2007 10:11 AM 
I'm sorry for your loss, FW. You deal with enough freaks that I'm sure the loss of someone genuinely kind makes it all feel a little much. Posted by: wilsonian at May 18, 2007 11:24 AM I'm sorry. Your evocation of your late client was moving, and her way of being will be an example to me. At least, even at my age (which is well beyond the time when, in my youth, I would have said that one is open to learning), I can still admire and (I hope) emulate the kindness and thoughtfulness of others. Posted by: Marsha at May 18, 2007 05:42 PM the older i get the younger i am. my mom is 81 and she stills seems so young to me. I'm sorry for your loss. God rest her soul Posted by: sue.g at May 19, 2007 12:14 AM My Dad died at 65 and I never ever thought of him as old...but you and I being close in age [I think] when I was young 65 seemed ancient - now with Skippyhusband at 50 I hope 65 is so very, very young.... As a previous poster wrote...as many crazies as you deal with it is nice to see that someone appreciated and loved you all...I am sorry she was the one that had to go....for you. I like the flower picked analogy...thank you. Hugs! Posted by: Skippymom at May 19, 2007 05:01 PM Sorry for your loss. I was in the business for over 20 years and there were times when I got really attached to some of my customers. In a way, they really become part of what you are. Posted by: J.P. Gelinas at May 22, 2007 06:36 PM  |