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Life is too short
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I am sitting here at lunch time and I feel really sad/gutted.
I work in a hospital (support staff). A colleauge of mine went down to A&E on Monday with pains in her chest. She had another colleague with her, and they had her on monitors etc. The hospital sent her home, and said she was having panic attacks!
She rang in both Tue & Wed to say whe was still feeling bad. Her son rang this morning to say she died during the night of a massive heart attack. She was only 47!
Some colleagues have gone home, the whole place is in shock and the atmosphere is awful.
So gurls, enjoy what you have and live every day as if it was your last.
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15/05/2008 13:27
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Gosh I am so sorry...How dreadful....and they didnt pick anything up on ECG or bloods??.... Such a waste of life..
..My auntie died of a massive MI at 47..She was an amazing lady...and a good friend..that was 10yrs ago and I miss her like crazy!!....Your right life is too short..
Thinking of you...xx
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I am so sorry to hear about your colleague and it certainly does make you think,be nice to people and live each day as if it were your last-----often quite difficult to do tho'.What a shock for her family.
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dec
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15/05/2008 13:28
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I am so sorry to hear your sad news a sudden ,unexpected death takes a lot to come to terms with and it's even worse when it may possibly have been prevented with correct medical care.All of her family and friends must be devastated .
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15/05/2008 13:36
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LibrarianChick, I am so sorry to hear the sad news of the death of your colleague, what a terrible few days there has been on the forum with all the sad and upsetting news. All we can do is support each other but it is so hard isnt it? Plasmo x
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In the last year we've lost my FIL and my BIL (mid 40's) has been diagnosed with something that is likely to be terminal and now my OH has to have a CT scan as his migraines have been getting more frequent and he seems to have at least a mild a headache more days than he doesn't. We've thought long and hard and have decided that we won't turn down any new opportunities or experiences (providing of course it's legal) - it's worth trying anything at least once (and maybe twice if we like it!). Life is most certainly too short.
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15/05/2008 15:17
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It certainly is times like these, when I hear of such dreadful things happening to other people, that I count my blessings....my heartfelt sympathy goes out to those ladies and families affected by tragedy this week....sad days indeed.
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I totally agree Miclor - what a sad week it has been for everyone involved in these terrible events.
My thoughts are with you all.
SG xxx
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15/05/2008 17:01
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Librian Chick, I am so sorry..... thinking of you x
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Oh my.
How sad for you and your collegues and of course her family.
We should make the most of every second of every day.
Thinking of you all.
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Sorry to hear your sad news.
My thoughts are with you, your colleagues and the family.
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I am so sorry librarian_chick, just logged on today and so many sad things have happened. Thinking of you all, Denzy
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mjm
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15/05/2008 17:29
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How awful for you and your colleagues, Your so right,life is too short.
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15/05/2008 19:15
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So sorry to hear about your colleague, it must have been a terrible shock to everyone concerned. My sympathy and prayers go to you, her family and everyone who knew her.
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What a sad sad post. How very awful. Yes you are right, life is too short. My sympathy is with you and her family and friends.
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GailT
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15/05/2008 19:21
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Very sad news for you, your colleagues and your friend's family. Just to let you know my thoughts are also with you. I am wishing you the strength to get through the shock of this awful news.
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This is so shocking to hear, LibrarianChick, and a terrible set of circumstances, no matter what age the person involved. And as Duffy also appreciates, it really kicks home when it's someone so close to you. My sister died in the same way at the age of 44 six years ago, leaving a 10 yr old and 15 yr old. In some ways, I'm still in shock over the loss, so can totally appreciate just what you're describing.
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Dear gurls, thank you all sooooo much for your kinds words. I was okay whilst I was working, at lunch it just got to me.
Then tonight (worked late), a domestic who cleans our offices said "did you hear about the wee nurse in 207", no I hadn't, seemingly she was doing obs in the ward and just collapsed on the floor and died!!!, she was only 23 years old, just come back from a holiday in Cyprus.
OH is making dinner, I am just sitting here feeling gutted with a glass of red wine. What a crock of S**t life is this week.
But hey, I am sooooo glad I bought my little mazda mx5 on May 3rd, before I get much older!! Who knows what is around the corner?
I drove home tonight (rang my daughter first to tell her I loved her and the boys and her hubby) with the roof down and just was glad that I was alive. And I am having the day off tomorrow and going to get my hair done, then we have the Edinburgh Supper Club tomorrow night.
I am not going to ever complain about bits of my body I don't like. If you ever hear me complain, shoot me down in flames please, as a reminder that I am alive!
I am going to have a ball in York with all you mad women / gurls on here.
Thanks again gurls.
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15/05/2008 19:54
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So much sad news lately Libran-chick...thoughts with you and your college and family.
Look forward to meeting you in October.
Gem x
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Sorry Librarian_chick I've only just seen your post about your colleague and then the young nurse - how terrible for their families and their friends.
When you read of things like this happening it really brings home what a slender hold we all have on life. My dad often used to say 'that you never know the minute' and it's absolute true.
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Just logged on and am so sorry to hear your sad news Libran-chick. My thoughts are with you and your colleagues family. We really don't know whats coming around the corner do we!
xx
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So sorry to hear such sad news, makes me really want to enjoy each day...
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Elsie
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15/05/2008 20:10
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I too, have only just read this. How tragic and very, very sad. Thinking of you, Elsie.
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Foxie
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15/05/2008 20:56
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Just read this post - so tragic - the loss of two lives. It makes you think twice and really appreciate all the special and precious people in your own life.
Thinking of you
Foxie x.
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Duck Egg...never a truer word/sentence your father said.
Thank you.
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Oh no, more sad news and so terrible for the families. Thoughts and prayers go to them all. xx
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 sorry to hear of a sad day for you. Keep smiling and it will help you all through!  
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Suee
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15/05/2008 23:48
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How very sad,my thoughts are with you tonight and the families.A big hug for you, Librian chick, from me suee xxx
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Librian Chick, have just seen your post; what a shock for you all and for your colleague's family and friends. The question is always there, isn't it? - Do we make a fuss or do we accept what we are told? My thoughts are with you all.
Treetops x
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Have just seen your post Librian Chick, so sorry for your sad news. It makes you think , and as you say enjoy each day as it comes. Prayers are with you and your friends.
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AlexP
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16/05/2008 21:17
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I've just seen your post Librian Chick - I'm so sorry to hear your very sad news. As you so rightly said, we should make the most of each day - and particularly make the most of the people we care about - we never know what is around the corner. Thinking of you x
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