Before my husband's behavior became erratic, he had made many friends and had made impressions on people we barely knew.
An acquaintance that works at a mega do-it-yourself store called this afternoon. I was hesitant to call her back, but she had called earlier this year and I did not get back with her. My intention was to go into the store and talk with her to let her know of Don's passing, as I didn't want to do it over the phone.
A little background: Her boyfriend's a Lou Gehrig "fan." He collects memorabilia and studied his life (and death). Lou Gehrig is his hero. Don was on a first name basis with just about everyone at that store. He used to be up there just about every day. This gal began to notice something was wrong with him. Don told her he had Lou Gehrig's disease and she lost it. Almost every time I would go up to the store she would see me and start crying. She's just such a sweet, caring person. She would always go out of her way to find a deal for us, even if it wasn't in her department.
Well, I called her back this afternoon and we went through the pleasantries and then I had to tell her Don passed away Jan. 24th. OMG! I hope she is OK! The poor girl started boohooing...I'm not talking a couple of sniffles, either! Gosh, I feel bad now. I wish I had let her know, so she could have come to the funeral, but she is not the only one I did not think of calling, as you can imagine. I promised her I would come visit her at the store some time soon. I just can't right now. I hate crying in public!
Like I said, you just never know who might have been impacted by your pALS life!
An acquaintance that works at a mega do-it-yourself store called this afternoon. I was hesitant to call her back, but she had called earlier this year and I did not get back with her. My intention was to go into the store and talk with her to let her know of Don's passing, as I didn't want to do it over the phone.
A little background: Her boyfriend's a Lou Gehrig "fan." He collects memorabilia and studied his life (and death). Lou Gehrig is his hero. Don was on a first name basis with just about everyone at that store. He used to be up there just about every day. This gal began to notice something was wrong with him. Don told her he had Lou Gehrig's disease and she lost it. Almost every time I would go up to the store she would see me and start crying. She's just such a sweet, caring person. She would always go out of her way to find a deal for us, even if it wasn't in her department.
Well, I called her back this afternoon and we went through the pleasantries and then I had to tell her Don passed away Jan. 24th. OMG! I hope she is OK! The poor girl started boohooing...I'm not talking a couple of sniffles, either! Gosh, I feel bad now. I wish I had let her know, so she could have come to the funeral, but she is not the only one I did not think of calling, as you can imagine. I promised her I would come visit her at the store some time soon. I just can't right now. I hate crying in public!
Like I said, you just never know who might have been impacted by your pALS life!
