This is a repost about my friend Maggi who lost her battle with brain cancer on July 10th.
I have been blest to call Maggi my friend since I was 20 years old. She was the first friend I made from our Medical School crowd. She was an instant friend. She was smart and kind. She loved to read all kind of books, she was a woman’s libber, she believed in Martin Luther King’s cause and she was kind to everyone. She loved to dance and listened to all kinds of music and was always up for an adventure or a road trip.
As Maggi got older she didn’t change. Her kindness to others only increased. She has legions of loyal friends because of this wonderful quality. She has two beautiful children who would tell you that she raised them to be independent and thoughtful people, and they are.
Maggi was married to Joe who is a pediatric doctor. This isn’t an easy life for a wife. Your husband is gone a lot of the time and when he is home can be bone tired and preoccupied with worry about a patient. Honestly, though, I never heard Maggi complain about this part of her life. Come to think of it, I don’t think I ever heard her complain about any part of her life. She always had a philosophical outlook and was filled with gratitude.
Maggi is a good example of how to live life well. Here is a picture of (from left to right) Joe & Maggi and Bernadette & Dom on a road trip in 1972.
MAGGI YOU ROCK!
How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. – A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
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So sorry for your loss. Maggi sounds like a great person and friend.
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Sorry to hear of your loss, Bernadette. Sending a hug across the pond to you.
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beautiful tribute Bernadette! May her soul rest in peace.
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What a great friend, I am so sorry she is gone, this is a lovely post.
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A beautiful and heart-felt tribute to your friend. How are you doing, Bernadette? My thoughts are with you. Hugs, Annika
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I am mostly sad and distracted because she hasn’t had her funeral yet due to a family wedding. Writing an looking at old pictures has helped.
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A beautiful tribute to a dear friend, Bernadette. Sending you love ❤
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Bernadette, I am very sorry for your loss. Maggi certainly is a wonderful person and example for all of us. Thank you for sharing this story with us today.
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So sorry for your loss, Bernadette. There’s nothing like losing a good friend. On the lighter side, I love those striped pants. They rock! 😉
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Aren’t they a riot, Lisa? But remember it was 1972.
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Yes. I remember, but they were totally awesome in their time. 🙂
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True friends like Maggi are rare. You gave her such a beautiful tribute. I am sorry for your great loss Bernadette.
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It must be so hard to say good-bye to such a dear friend. So sorry for your loss and her family’s as well… My mother was the most inspiring woman in my life… but I have written about her often, so it would be somewhat repetitious to do so again… Diane
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Bernadette, when some people leave us, they take a part of us with them. I’m sorry that you’ve lost your friend, Maggi.
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So young, so innocent, so eager, so beautiful, The world before loss.
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Ahh, You get it
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What a beautiful tribute! I continue to remember you and send healing wishes!
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Maggi sounds like she was a truly wonderful person and friend. I’m so sorry that you lost her special presence in your life. I know that she will live on in your heart forever. (My granddaughter’s name is Maggie, very special name.)
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What an amazing person she was. Beautiful post.
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You guys look so beautiful! My heart goes out to you, Bernadette, and I am so very sorry for your loss. A.A. Milne quote says it all.
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. She sounds like a wonderful person who brought sunshine to all near her. —- Suzanne
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