My friend Lynn
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My friend Lynn
I woke up early last week to a text message from a friend of mine. It was the kind of text message you never want to hear: bad news.
It was from a friend of mine, letting me know that our mutual friend, Lynn, had passed away in her sleep the previous day.
Lynn was only 47 years old, and had been a Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic for pretty much all of them. After 40+ years of insulin and diabetes-related challenges, her body finally had had enough.
I have been good friends with Lynn since we were children. She was one of the smartest, happiest, most positive people I have ever known. She ran her own computer consulting business, and did extremely well at it. Despite a lifetime of sometimes severe health related challenges, she had a permanent positive outlook and expectation of life.
I miss her already. 47 is far too young. I'll miss our frequent chats, her impish smile, and her dry wit.
It was from a friend of mine, letting me know that our mutual friend, Lynn, had passed away in her sleep the previous day.
Lynn was only 47 years old, and had been a Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic for pretty much all of them. After 40+ years of insulin and diabetes-related challenges, her body finally had had enough.
I have been good friends with Lynn since we were children. She was one of the smartest, happiest, most positive people I have ever known. She ran her own computer consulting business, and did extremely well at it. Despite a lifetime of sometimes severe health related challenges, she had a permanent positive outlook and expectation of life.
I miss her already. 47 is far too young. I'll miss our frequent chats, her impish smile, and her dry wit.
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Re: My friend Lynn
I'm deeply sorry to hear that, you're right... 47 is far too young.
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Re: My friend Lynn
So sorry to hear about your friend Lynn, Scott. It is tough to lose a close friend. And you are so right, 47 is far too young.
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Re: My friend Lynn
so sorry to learn of your loss, it is hard to take, and yes, 47 is far far too young to leave this world.
my wife succumbed to Type II two years ago after a long battle, she made it to 62.
it took me a year to get used to her being gone, and I still think of her....
so it will be for yourself....
the old cliche "time heals all things" is not necessarily so.
it just makes it a bit easier to deal with.
my wife succumbed to Type II two years ago after a long battle, she made it to 62.
it took me a year to get used to her being gone, and I still think of her....
so it will be for yourself....
the old cliche "time heals all things" is not necessarily so.
it just makes it a bit easier to deal with.
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Re: My friend Lynn
Sorry to hear this. Hang in there.
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Re: My friend Lynn
Sorry to hear of your loss. Good friends and we have so few, are hard to find. Battling a malady of any kind and keeping a positive outlook is a tribute to the person. It also reminds us of how fragile we are. Our thoughts are with you.
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Re: My friend Lynn
Sorry to hear about your friend WingAdmin.WingAdmin wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:38 pmI woke up early last week to a text message from a friend of mine. It was the kind of text message you never want to hear: bad news.
It was from a friend of mine, letting me know that our mutual friend, Lynn, had passed away in her sleep the previous day.
Lynn was only 47 years old, and had been a Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic for pretty much all of them. After 40+ years of insulin and diabetes-related challenges, her body finally had had enough.
I have been good friends with Lynn since we were children. She was one of the smartest, happiest, most positive people I have ever known. She ran her own computer consulting business, and did extremely well at it. Despite a lifetime of sometimes severe health related challenges, she had a permanent positive outlook and expectation of life.
I miss her already. 47 is far too young. I'll miss our frequent chats, her impish smile, and her dry wit.
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Very sad, and far far to young!
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So sorry to hear of your loss of a dear friend. May she find peace from her suffering and peace be with you and all those she touched while here.
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Re: My friend Lynn
Sorry for your loss. My mother has battled diabetes for a long while, and it's a testament to Lynn that she was able to maintain a positive attitude.
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Condolences for your loss. I offer my prayers to all affected by her passing at such a young age.

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Re: My friend Lynn
Warm thoughts are sent to you and other friends and family of Lynn. At one so young and fighting diabetes for so long, it shows how bad this disease can become. Good thoughts are with you, Scott.
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Re: My friend Lynn
The good ones always seem to leave too soon. 

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Re: My friend Lynn
Wow! At 47 is way too soon! I have been a diabetic for quite some time now, and just got started on an insulin pump. It seems to have helped me get my blood sugar more in line with what it should be. I have lasted a lot longer than Lynn, and am sorry to hear that she has lost that battle with diabetes. To those out there with diabetes, keep on fighting and keep that A1C in line with where it should be.
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I asked her a couple months ago if she was considering a pump, and she laughed and said, "I've got it under control, I'm years away from needing one of those."seelyark1 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:23 amWow! At 47 is way too soon! I have been a diabetic for quite some time now, and just got started on an insulin pump. It seems to have helped me get my blood sugar more in line with what it should be. I have lasted a lot longer than Lynn, and am sorry to hear that she has lost that battle with diabetes. To those out there with diabetes, keep on fighting and keep that A1C in line with where it should be.

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Re: My friend Lynn
Very sorry for your loss, Scott.
People with type 1 diabetes have often amazed me with their positivity - they put my bad back into perspective.
People with type 1 diabetes have often amazed me with their positivity - they put my bad back into perspective.
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