"Elisa" > wrote in
:

> Ida,
>
> I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
> ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up
> dieing of liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He
> didn't smoke, he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.
>
> Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the
> thread about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday
> season in general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.
>
> Elisa

Elisa,

I'm so sorry about your recent loss. It's so hard to lose a parent,
especially when it isn't at all expected. As an only child, losing both my
parents was very difficult. We adjust, we go on, but something is always
missing after that. I feel lucky to have wonderful memories.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.