Laura Wolf
August 18th, 2008 - 5:51 pm
Nine years ago, almost exactly, I lost my best friend David to cancer. His big sister Laura quickly became as dear a friend. Our “replacement Dave,” not least in her ability to drink. Family, really.
Melissa and I just heard a few minutes ago that Laura died today after a long battle with… pretty much everything, it seemed. We both hurt for our own reasons, but right now we’re most concerned for her son, Jay — my brother — and his wife, Kat — my other me.
If you pray, throw in a little something for the three of them tonight. If like me, you don’t, then do that thing we wish were prayers but isn’t.
Ah, jeez. That sucks. I’m sorry for your loss, Steve. For both of you.
I remember reading the story about Dave when you published it. It moved me then, and is moving me again now.
If you didn’t have a heart, you wouldn’t hurt. But then you wouldn’t love, either. The curse and the blessing, all wrapped up in one neat, tidy package.
Allow for the pain. Allow for the grief. It’s a part of who you are. It’s what lets you feel the love. And that will always sustain you.
Blessings.
-greg
Done
Sorry for your loss Steve and I will pray for them tonight. I read your blog regularly and find it very enjoyable and refreshing.
Sorry, Steve. And I wish there were a better occasion to do this, but I stand in solidarity with you on not praying.
I wish I knew what to say. I don’t go in for praying much, but know that your extended family is in my thoughts.
David Frederick and Laura Wolf.
A person I know sent me a link to your “blog”. They did so because of the names that were in it.
Before I go to far into this note I must first say to all who take an interest in this to please, please, please, go face to face with anyone you hold dear and tell them how you feel. Even if you have a bad relation tell that person how important they are to you and just love them. A time will come when it is just simply to late.
The kind words written on this site about my brother and sister were remarkable. I can just see David from across the room smiling at me and saying, “Toby, That is exactly what I am talking about”. I’d say back to him, “That’s the word, bro. That’s the word”.
I don’t know any of you but David and Laura had some very special people in their lives.
This family has been devastated by tragedy. Mom, Dad, David, Nancy and now Laura, they all live on, inside my head. Regardless of some problems we suffered we are family.
Stephen Green, I am forever in your debt for the nice things you wrote and how hard it must have been on you to put your thoughts to pen.
To all of you who Knew and cared about, David, Laura and Nancy. I thank you for being their friends. They did well.
Toby Frederick