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Sometime, Life Just Hands You A Huge Curve Ball

Posted in Uncategorized by masterclasslady on May 8th, 2007

Good morning everyone. Yesterday I received the heartbreaking news that my dearest and best friend, Franca Creati Fortner, died after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Even though I was expecting the call, it still came as a tremendous shock. The loss and the void that has been created with her passing is truly irreplaceable. She was a gift from God, one that I will always cherish.

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  1. rereader said, on May 8th, 2007 at 7:46 pm

    I’m so sorry. My mother recently lost a friend to a long battle with cancer, so I know how heartbreaking it is, sometimes even more when you see it coming.

  2. masterclasslady said, on May 9th, 2007 at 1:09 am

    rereader- thank you so much. I have been really depressed today. The only thing holding me together is knowing that she is no longer suffering or in pain. Her family is really hurting and my husband and I plan on spending time with them this summer.

  3. elaine said, on May 9th, 2007 at 2:14 am

    I am so sorry about the loss of your dear friend. My deepest sympathy.

  4. Haley said, on May 9th, 2007 at 5:50 am

    That’s sad to hear. I’m sorry for your loss, MCL. *Hugs*

  5. masterclasslady said, on May 9th, 2007 at 2:10 pm

    Hey everyone. It’s been a tough week here, as I lost my best and dearest friend to Lou Gehrig’s disease.

    She is no longer suffering - this is the only thing that comforts me, but the void created by her loss is excruciating.

  6. Liz said, on May 9th, 2007 at 2:16 pm

    I’m so sorry about your loss. Many prayers sent.

  7. zazzy said, on May 10th, 2007 at 9:36 pm

    MasterClassLady,

    I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

  8. Jeannie said, on May 14th, 2007 at 4:41 am

    Rosanne,

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  9. masterclasslady said, on May 14th, 2007 at 1:34 pm

    Lil, zazzy and Jeannie - thank you so much for your supportive messages. It provides such comfort to me.

    The weekend here was awful - it hit me like a ton of bricks that Franca was really gone from this life. She is certainly in a better place and that is what is so consoling.

  10. Anita said, on May 15th, 2007 at 7:10 am

    I think what our head knows isn’t always translated into what our heart feels. You knew her passing was upcoming, in your head - but someone forgot to tell your heart.

    The only support I can give is to remember that it hurts the most when we loose those we love the best … she must have meant an awful lot to you MCL. I know you treasure how special that kind of friendship is.

    Gentle Hugs

  11. masterclasslady said, on May 15th, 2007 at 5:11 pm

    Anita - thank you for your very kind , timely and reassuring message. It was so thoughtful.

    You are so correct - as much as I knew Franca was going to die, I always hoped that a miracle would happen.

    I will treasure the years we had together. Such beautiful memories.

    Thanks so much. Gentle hugs back.

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