A tribute to an acquaintance of mine who lost her long battle with MS this week. Her name was Kristi, and she was only 38 years old.
Two months ago she made the agonizing decision to discontinue treatment for an infection that had raged through her body for over a year...a decision made all the more agonizing by the fact of her 13 year old daughter.
Still, in the end, she did it for her daughter, even more than herself, I think. Her own parents were raising her daughter anyway, and while living without your mother at that tender age is difficult, visiting her in a long-term care facility, watching her suffer, waiting for her to die is much more so.
I am thankful that Kristi's long, painful struggle is over, and I am glad it is over for those who loved her as well. Rest in peace, brave girl.
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Sorry to hear about your friend. May she rest in peace, and may those who loved her be comforted.
MS sucks; it's right up there with cancer (which we all know can FOAD).
So sorry to hear, Maggie. My thoughs and prayers are with you and your friends.
Sympathy to her family (and to you).
And yes, autoimmune diseases (every last one of 'em) can FOAD.
I am very sorry for you and your friend's family. This is never easy.
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