Chelle 42 yr old Pagan Witch, mom of 4, living in the MidWest

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Passing of a Friend
Mar 02 2007 16:26

Wes and I just found out that a good friend of ours passed away last night due to complications from delivering her second child. I am numb and still in shock right now. I don't even know what to think or feel or anything else right now. She was the one that introduced Wes and I to each other. If it wasn't for her, we probably wouldn't have met.

We are still getting details, so things are a bit sketchy right now. From what I am understanding, she had the baby 2 weeks ago and after the delivery she went unconscious, then into a coma. They felt she had massive brain damage, so they allowed her to pass last night. I am understanding that the baby (gender unknown at this time) is fine and home with her husband. It is also believed that her death *may* have been due to negligence on part of the doctor.

For the last month or so she and I had been playing email tag. She wanted to talk to me and we could just never coordinate. I didn't even know she was pregnant - that's probably why she wanted to talk to me, to tell me she was expecting. Now I won't be able to talk to her again.

I just feel so.... numb.

Replies

1. spoiled_candy
Mar 02 2007 22:29

(((HUGGS)))
There are just no words to express the loss of a friend.

2. Sheila
Mar 02 2007 22:54

My Condolences.

That is really tough.

Willow,

Remember the good times, try and help the family as much as you can emotionally.

Especially with a new baby, and the loss.

My thoughts are with you.

Sheila

3. synders
Mar 02 2007 22:57

So sorry for your saddness. I have had some experience of this when a friend of mine died of a brain hemorrage and my brother tried to kill himself. There is hope somewhere. Please believe that.

4. jm101dm
Mar 02 2007 23:23

My Condolences too.

5. mefunk
Mar 02 2007 23:25

Oh man, so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. This past July the wife of one of my closest friends from college also passed after the birth of their first child. He was healthy, she held him and fed him, and 3 hours later also slipped into a coma. After a week, she passed away. It's so tragic and I completely understand the shock and numbness you are experiencing. And for me, there was a total feeling of helplessness too. Like there was nothing I could do or say. I'm glad to hear the baby is healthy and hope that the love the couple shared in order to make this child will be enough to sustain the husband and family through this crisis. My thoughts are with you, and them.

6. nyadoio
Mar 03 2007 00:19

Oh how awful. :::hug:::

7. lollipopfairy
Mar 03 2007 04:08

*HUGS*

8. tamji
Mar 03 2007 08:40

aw sweetie...sincere condolences to you and wes at the loss of such a dear friend. how tragic.

9. watergirl
Mar 03 2007 11:38

thats awful chelle, im so sorry. that poor baby. your friend will live forever in your hearts, nothing can take away your memories.

10. chippertoo
Mar 03 2007 13:28

OH! I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The poor husband and baby. This is such a loss for you and Wes.

11. salome190
Mar 03 2007 15:50

I too am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. *hug*