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Did everything right. Everything went wrong.



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Exercised, ate healthy, flossed, saved, worked hard, maxed out 401 and 403, got annual physicals, etc. Now he will not enjoy any of those efforts.

by DynamicDbytheC in Six-Word Memoirs on Feb 23, 2013 | add favorite | T-shirt

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jl333 says,

Sometimes we don't have answers to the unquestionable. I'm sorry for your circumstances. This is one of those cases, where life isn't fair. Cyber hug.

Bevvie says,

DDC, you know I feel ya on this one! {{{hugs}}}

MO_Thoughts2 says,

Words feel like too little for such a great man and an inspiring love. (Hugs)

canadafreeze says,

Life is often so unfair ... wish there were a way to turn the tides. Many hugs, DDC.

Dragonflower says,

It is totally unfair. I know this so well. I finally had to stop thinking about that and just remember that because of all the healthy living, saving, and self care, the life that was lived, was lived to the fullest. It wasn't a waste. It was who he was and he wouldn't have lived any other way. I am sure James is glad for the life he had. No regrets.

Your heart pain and anger is understandable. If you can, try to let those feelings just come and pass by. Then try to remember how strong James was for most of his life and be glad for that. Keep writing to us. We are here. And I think of you every day. And I get mad too. Of all life's unfair things, this seems like the most unfair. I know. I do know.

Right now I am sitting watching the ocean and tears are flowing.
Salty ocean tears somehow easing heart-pain. xxxooo for you.

DynamicDbytheC says,

Thanks for your kind words. DragonEmpress, your words soothed me while bringing tears as well. James would have never lived any other way, you are spot on. Funny how you can KNOW him based on six words here and there. I memoir about my experiences right now as they are happening, not for pity but for expression. Thanks.

notjustagirlintheworld says,

So sorry, felt this way about my dad and he died at 73. As my dad would have said, "life is not fair." Hugs.

Dragonflower says,

You are so welcome, DDC! James is so much like my ex husband, my daughter's father. So healthy and athletic all his life, and then...
Keep expressing those feelings. Better out than in.

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