I feel like I am writing this all too much
{and oh I am jesus I am}
but my friend passed away suddenly on Thursday and I am so sad.
Gretchen was a good friend and I'm realizing that more and more every minute that goes by.
She had a huge impact on my life in the past 8 years.
*When my fiancé and I broke up, I stayed with her and she made me make lists of all the things I had to do and most importantly, she made believe I could do them all.
*The first time I met her, she made me promise not to let anyone slip a roofie in her drink.
*Gretchen hosted craft nights and scary movie nights at her house. Her scary movie nights were modified for me, because she knew I wouldn't show up if it was a super scary movie.
*When I was in the hospital, she visited and brought a huge bunch of stuffed-animal type flowers {um it's hard to describe} and she sat on my bed and told funny stories to my mom and I.
*At my friends 30th birthday party, she got up to sing karaoke and said in the microphone "Happy Birthday Maryanne!!" and well...my friends name was Annmarie.
*She invented a game called "Have-To", where you have to pick someone you'd get it on with in the room if you were forced to pick. Imagine that...sometimes it's not so easy to pick one!
*We once planned to treat ourselves to a fancy dinner. I dressed up. She inexplicably showed up wearing a Superman shirt. I was embarrassed and then had the greatest time with her.
*She wasn't afraid to take vacations by herself. If she wanted to do something, she'd do it.
She was the best and although it's hard to think positive right now...I have so many happy memories with Gretchen. I thought I would have time to make a lot more. And some of the things I've mentioned are little things, but they make me smile.
I will forever miss her and be so thankful for her friendship.
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ah honey, i'm so sorry for your loss. i know just how you feel. if you ever need to talk... xxx
Awe, I'm so sorry for you loss.
She sounds like an amazing woman! I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers
My thoughts and prays are with you.
what an amazing tribute to your friend. i am so deeply sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss, gabby! An incredible life taken too soon. xo
she sounds lovely gabby i'm so sorry for your loss, I'll be praying for God to give you comfort!
So sorry to you that you have lost a wonderful friend...will be thinking of you.
It sounds like she was an amazing woman, Gabby. So sorry for your loss. Her family and loved ones (indcluding YOU!) will be in my prayers.
XO
It sounds like she was an amazing woman, Gabby. So sorry for your loss. Her family and loved ones (indcluding YOU!) will be in my prayers.
XO
sending love to the west coast.
you are in my thoughts.
I'm so sorry :( She sounds like she full enjoyed life, which is awesome - that's how it should be! Definitely take your time to grieve and be sad, but let her loveliness in life comfort you, too :)
xoxo J
i'm so so sorry for your loss...she sounds like an amazing person. i wish i had known her, she sounds so inspirational and fun.
sending my love your way.
I am so sorry Gabby. I can't even imagine how you're feeling, so I'm not going to pretend that I can...all I can say is that I hope you can find some peace! I bet Gretchen is thinking what a great friend you were from Heaven!
I am so so sorry Gabby. This is just awful. I pray for you and her family and hope that your hearts can heal. Thinking of you.
Im so sorry love. Much prayers for you and her family.
I am so very sorry for your loss Gabby.
I am so glad that you were able to have her as such a great friend for all of the time you did. She sounds like an amazingly cool gal! Hope your heart begins to mend soon. ☺
Oh no! So sorry to hear about this Ms. Gabby. What a great friend to be blessed with even if it was just for a short time. You and her family are in my thoughts.{Hugs}
I'm so sorry for the loss of Gretchen :( So horrible...
Thinking of you and her family! *Hugs*
i'm so sorry for your loss.
praying for you and for her family!
xo
my dear gorgeous girl, what a great friend she was/is. i'm sorry for your loss and all my good thoughts are with you right now. i love you lady.
I'm so sorry for your loss. All of my best wishes are with you right now.
This is a beautiful tribute, Gabby. I'm sorry I can only offer a blog comment instead of a hug. I'm so sorry.
Hugs for you dear. It's these little actions and memories that make our loved ones so important.
I'm so sorry to hear that such an amazing person has passed away. But wow - she was so inspiring, creative, fun and wonderful. :) I'm sure you'll carry a little piece of her with you wherever you go. <3
thank you for sharing these amazing memories. i'm so sorry for your loss.
Gabby, you've written such a sweet and genuine tribute to your friend. Losing a friend is one of the saddest things in the world, and I'm so sorry you are going through this.
So sorry for your loss Gabby.
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you find the courage and strength you need in this difficult time of change.
Some of the things you mentioned were "small things", but it's the small things that mean the most!
Sending hugs to you.
I'm sorry for your loss. Parting is always sweet sorrow.
oh gabby, I'm so sorry. she sounds like an amazing and fun person and like she was a really great friend to you. It's horrible that she died so young. I'm glad you have so many great memories to hold onto. hang in there, gabby. I'm sure this is really hard on you.
Sounds like you had an amazing friend right there. You should feel blessed that she was such a precious part of your life.
she sounded amazing. i am so sorry to hear she has passed on but at least you had the last eight years to make those memories with.
i am so very sorry that you lost your friend. the funeral will be hard. but i bet it will be filled with wonderful stories about her, and i am sure you have many a tale you can share with all if you are so inclined. if not, no worries, as sometimes it is hard to speak up at a funeral when so many emotions are everywhere.
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