Sunday, January 20, 2008

Heartbreak

My dear friend Dede died yesterday. Her husband called me to tell me but couldn't really go into detail and still keep it together. I'm not sure what the hell happened. They have a 12 year old daughter Emily - a brilliant child.

Dede was my girlfriend in high school - we were together even after I came out. We lived together off and on thru our early 20's - We've always told each other that we raised eachother. She was a very, very dear friend - the kinda friend that could finish my sentences but I didn't mind cuz I knew she'd get it right. I can't believe it. And my heart breaks for her husband Rusty. She was only 45.

I Love you Dede, I'll cry a thousand tears for you.

10 comments:

fiwa said...

Oh sweets, I'm so sorry to hear that. Poor Emily - my heart breaks for any girl loosing her mother so early.

I'll say a prayer for them.

Brad said...

Thank you - she was a pistol - you'd have loved her

CRUSTY MOM-E said...

Oh gosh, Brad, my sympathy goes to you guys...I don't know what to say...but as a mom, my heart is breaking for her daughter...you have a life long bit of memories of her...I hope you can help her daughter! and husband!
Thinking of y,
you guys!!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
Life isn't fair at all! it's always the ones that have been the most loving to us that we lose.I'm so so sorry.

Anonymous said...

Oh, Honey, I am sooo sorry. I love you and am thinking about you every minute!
XO
LSL

Grit said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Take a faraway hug.

Summer said...

I wish I was there to slip my arm around you and squeeze you a bit. I'm so sorry for your loss. And for her husband and daughter.

God's speed Dede.

Cheryl said...

I'm so sorry Brad. I know you'll carry her in your heart, always.

dawn said...

oh, i am so sorry to read this news, brad, and like crustybeef, my heart goes out to her daughter...may you keep her mother's light shining in her life.

i can't imagine that little girl's loss of a motherguide in the crazyworld of ours.

wacondaqueen said...

OMG Brad I am so very very sorry for you loss. It's so damn hard to handle a loss of such a close friend. But my sweet nephew you come from some very tough stock so I'm sure you will be able to remember all the good times you guys had over the years very soon.I think I met her when I was at your other place, very sweet girl. Love you and miss you. AB

CRUSTY MOM-E said...

How are you doing holding up?
thoughts of healing,
Elizabeth