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arib ([personal profile] arib) wrote2004-01-26 03:47 pm

When it rains...

I just found out that Sharon Steiff, my old english teacher from high school passed away last night after a prolonged battle with leukemia.

I was going to call home to get information about the funeral when I was called almost simultaneously by my dad and my friend Avi.

Mikey Butler died last night. Mikey was a friend of mine from college who was dealing with cystic fibrosis and lymphoma. I'm trying to figure out if I can get to Pittsburgh for the funeral tomorrow, but I don't think it's likely.

Just... bleah.

[identity profile] kylakae.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 01:12 pm (UTC)(link)
*huggles* I'm sorry to hear about your friends, dear. You know where to find me if you need an ear or a shoulder.

[identity profile] lizardling.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 01:14 pm (UTC)(link)
*gentlehug* Ditto what she said. You know how to find me.

[identity profile] browngirl.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 01:29 pm (UTC)(link)
*big warm enfolding hug*

I'm thinking of you, my friend.

[identity profile] browngirl.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 01:29 pm (UTC)(link)
*big warm enfolding hug*

I'm thinking of you, my friend.

[identity profile] castorandpollux.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 02:15 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs* Hope things look up again soon.
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[personal profile] cellio 2004-01-26 02:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I am sorry for your losses.

Boston to Pittsburgh by tomorrow does seem a challenge. That's about an 11-hour drive before factoring in current weather. If you decide to try it, be safe.

[identity profile] hfcougar.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 02:16 pm (UTC)(link)
If borrowing cash would help, give me a call. If I had my car here, I'd just lend you that.

[identity profile] beki.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 05:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Hugs

I am sorry

[identity profile] farwing.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh...sorrow.

[identity profile] chaiya.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, Ari. I'm so sorry, hon. *bighugs* You know where to reach me, if you need a live one.

[identity profile] arib.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks. I'll probably take you up on that soon.

[identity profile] griffen.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Ouch. Ouch, ouch, ouch.

My thoughts are with you, Ari. I'm so sorry.