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I'm Sad Today - Update at the end :)

LDay2014LDay2014 member
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edited August 2014 in Chit Chat
And I just need to say it out loud.
This morning when I got to work, I was sitting at my desk on the ground level and a bird flew into the window...not a chickadee or a sparrow, but a mallard duck.  It hit the window hard and broke it's neck.  I felt terrible as all I could do was watch it writhe in pain - I was just calling the SPCA to see what they suggested or if they could come and pick up the poor bird and take it to a vet when it stopped moving.  I sat there and cried, I just wanted to fix it...I feel a bit dramatic but this poor bird must have been in so much pain.  I put it in a box and took it to the back of the property that's a ravine instead of leaving it on the sidewalk for the property management people to fin.

Then, FI calls me in tears because one of his hobby buddies (early 90's) wife passed away over the weekend (76) from an aneurysm in her back.  They were coming to the wedding, had already RSVPd and were really close to FI.  We're just heartbroken for this gentleman, it's so sad to lose someone you've spent your life with.   We are going to the visitation on Wednesday and the funeral on Thursday.

My heart is heavy today.  
Thanks for letting me vent.

Re: I'm Sad Today - Update at the end :)

  • Sorry you're dealing with that.  Sending t&p your way.

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  • Oh my gosh  :(  I'm so sorry to hear both of those things.  What a terrible way to start Monday.  Sending you some internet love and hugs.
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  • I'm so sorry :( It must have been so traumatizing to see the poor duck in so much pain. And it is really sad that your FI's friend lost his wife. It definitely is sad to lose someone that you have spent so many years with. 

    I'm sending you lot of virtual hugs.
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  • Awww what a horrible way to start your Monday. I'm so sorry- sending hugs your way!
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  • I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you thoughts and prayers.


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  • Sugargirl1019Sugargirl1019 member
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    edited August 2014
    I'm so sorry to hear that, so devastating.

    Hopefully... The little duck truly broke its neck and was quadriplegic and couldn't feel anything? And the movement was just spontaneous nerve conductions?

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  • I'm so sorry that you've had such a dreadful morning.  My love goes out to you and your FI, and the gentleman who lost his wife.  

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  • sarawifenowsarawifenow member
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    edited August 2014

    I'm so sorry! I hope your day gets better! Here is some cute puppy and kitten love for you!

     

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  • I'm so sorry. Internet hugs!
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  • Update!!!!! I know it's a little outdated but the best man has made it to training safely...his GF messaged me on FB and I had mentioned how sad we were that he wouldn't be there. She said he was likely going to be able to get the time but it would be cost prohibitive to fly home. I told her I DIDN'T CARE. I messaged him and told him to let me know what days he needs to ravel to and from and that I would make the arrangements for him. So, as soon as he knows, he will tell me and we will surprise FI with his best man :) I feel kind of giddy about all this and hope desperately I can keep a secret for a few weeks.
  • EEEEEEEE!!!  I'm doing a little happy dance for you here at my desk!!  I'm keeping some good woowoo vibes for you in hopes this all pans out!
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  • I don't think that's silly at all. I'm very empathetic as well. I was once driving on the freeway and there was a lot of traffic so we were only going like 2 miles per hour and a squirrel decided he wanted to get to the other side of the road. He was scurrying and got about halfway when the car tire of a truck just slowly rolled over him...

    It was horrible. I felt so terrible for it. It's a good thing that we were going slowly because otherwise I would have had to pull over because I was in no state to be driving. It was so emotional for me: watching his lively tail and then...nothing. It just isn't fair that life is taken so easily like that. :(

    So I totally feel you.
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