My friend is dying

At first they said a few years, then a few months, now a few days.

She is only 25 years old.

She was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer in May.

Before the week is up, she will die from it.

She was on my college newspaper with me-  a great writer and editor.

She could always be counted on to join in the festivities- be it a homecoming football game or an intermural soccer game.

We copy edited well into the night together many many times.

She is a good person, a strong person. She is not afraid to die.

The newspaper staff wanted to send her to Europe or to a NASCAR race (she loves Jeff Gordon).

But that was last week- when we thought she had time.

In November, she is supposed to be married in Nevada to her first and only love- James.

She refuses to be known as "Partner 1" or "Spouse 2" in California : )  

But now the wedding is up in the air, the bridal shower is called off, and we're all praying she'll make it to Thursday when we can all see her.

And I'm at a loss.

All I can offer her is my presence, they say...

She passed last night.

Thank you all for your responses and especially your prayers.

Lauren - I am so sorry for loss. You have my deepest sympathy..

Awe lauren {{{hugs}}} I'm so sorry for your loss.

So sorry Lauren!  My thoughts go out to you, and to her family.  {{Lauren}}

I am so very sorry for your loss.  You & your friend's family will be in my prayers.  God bless...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I think her family would love to hear the amazing things you have to say about her. She sounds like an amazing person to have known.

i am so very sorry to hear this lauren. my thoughts are with you!

aww Lauren, I'm so sorry. my thoughts are with you

*hugs*

I lost a friend to liver cancer a few years ago.

Too many people, too early.