I just got back from my friend's memorial.

It was wonderful, full of crazy theater people, moving and funny.

The most important thing is that I got to give my friend Marilyn, the spouse of the guy, a real hug. A real, real hug.

That was the most important thing.

Everybody was trying to say important things to her, out of their love for them both. I knew that I had noting that would mean anything in that moment. So I just hugged her, let her cry, and comforted her, and myself.

That's the best thing, Fraz.....................

I am so glad that it was a wonderful memorial! That hug must have felt so good for both of you! Believe me it meant the world to Marilyn! I hope you get to give each other many hugs in the future. I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers!

Hugs to you Fraz for being the classy lady that you are.

Sorry I'm coming into this conversation so late.

Frazz, as usual, your thoughts echo my own.

Yes, I'm afraid of dying, but also because it's that big fat finish line there and I haven't accomplished anything I wanted to in my life. Sometimes, when I'm down, I tell myself it's too late, but I've seen people achieve their dreams when they're in their 60's. People who were told they were much too old to follow their dream, but did it anyway.

So, I try to hold onto that and "rage against the dying of the light" and continue on my path. I use that fear to light a fire under me to get my ass in gear. It gets me to take a step towards my goal.

I made a deal with myself to accomplish something every day towards my dreaml. It doesn't have to be big, just something that moves me forward.

Frazz, it's rough enough for me when my friends' parents pass away. I can't imagine seeing the same happen to my friends. I am glad you got to give your friend a real hug. Sometimes just doing that can heal both you and the person you're giving comfort to.

The world would be a much less interesting place without you in it, Frazz, so don't you give up, OK? If anyone can make things happen through sheer will, it's you.

That's so true! It is never too late! Beautifully stated GE!

All here know I have had one heck of a tough year with my Dad Today was a very bad day for him. It seems clear there is not much time. It was very hard to see him today.

But, I have been catching up on Clay today at The Clack House and I just found out that CC's dad just passed away after a short struggle with cancer. He was only 60 years old. I feel so bad for her. 60 is really young and she didn't have anywhere near as much time as I have had to prepare myself for the end.

I know most everyone here knows her or knows of her from GS. Just thought some might want to say a little prayer for CC and her dad.

I'm sorry to hear of your Dad's struggle, FC. It's so hard to let go of our parents. But if they are in pain, that's difficult to watch as well.

Sorry to hear of CC's loss.

FC, I am so sorry. You and your Father have been on my mind and I was going to ask you how he was doing. Hugs and prayers to you and your family to stay strong.

Thanks Lau and Sky Yeah, it's been a really long and drawn out ordeal for my Dad. He is so weak now that he can hardly talk and sadly his mind is really slipping as well as his body.

I was just so shocked to see CC's post that her Dad passed away. He had only been diagnosed a short time ago and went faster than anyone thought Dang cancer

I'm sorry for CC . I'm thinking of you FC. I won't be easy I ain't gonna lie but just know people are sending you good thoughts,

FC, I'm sorry you're going through such a tough time, but it's good you have a loving family around you to help you through it.

Thanks GE. I am lucky to have Rob and the boys. It is my Mom I am worried about. She has been crying so much of the time. She is going to be so lost. She has been married to my Dad since she was 19 and she is almost 77. Can you even imagine losing someone who has been your constant companion for that long?

I'm sorry to hear about your dad, firecracker. Sending out a prayer to you and your family.

Thank you Badger