One of the Husbear and my hair salon receptionists—of roughly 9 years—died this past Thursday. Today [Sunday] was her visitation, and tomorrow [Monday] will be her funeral.
While I don't really spend much time at the hair salon—that's the Husbear's place of work—I did know Joni over the 9 years she has/had been with us. She is/was part of our family.
I tend not to be overly emotional, but it was hard to watch the salon crew grieving. Joni has/had been a part of some of their lives as long as many of them have been doing hair.
Some of us went for food and drinks after the visitation. They were in better spirits sharing their memories of Joni with each other. They will at least always have that.
I just wanted to say goodbye Joni. You'll be missed.
The only picture I could find with Joni and myself. Joni making me laugh, as always.
Until next time...
Alexander commented on July 20, 2008 at 11:49 pm:
I know it sounds trite, but I am very sorry for your loss.
Romach commented on July 21, 2008 at 4:50 am:
Sorry to hear of such bad news buddy. Hugs to you and your husbear!
Deadrobot commented on July 21, 2008 at 6:11 am:
Sorry to hear. I hope everyone is coping ok.
Erik Rubright commented on July 21, 2008 at 6:22 am:
@Alexander:
It doesn't sound trite to me. Thank you for your thoughts.
@Romach:
Thank you for your thoughts. I'll pass them and the hugs on to the Husbear.
@Deadrobot:
Thank you. Everyone is dealing with it in their own way. She was closer than a family member to many of them.
Steven commented on July 21, 2008 at 11:39 am:
Sorry to read of the loss, Erik. I hope that Husbear has been able to handle the loss well and that those of her immediate family have others to surround themselves with support and comfort.
RG commented on July 21, 2008 at 3:22 pm:
I'm so sorry for you and your partner's loss. My deepest sympathies. Hold your husbear tight tonight.
sorted commented on July 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm:
My sympathy and sorrow go out to you both. She sounds likes a very special person who will be missed.
Erik Rubright commented on July 21, 2008 at 8:53 pm:
@Steven:
Thank you. All are doing as well can be expected in such circumstances.
@RG:
Thank you for your thoughts, RG. And I will.
@sorted:
Thank you from both of us. She was, and she definitely will be.
kyle commented on July 21, 2008 at 9:19 pm:
my condolences.
Urspo commented on July 21, 2008 at 11:33 pm:
that was sad
it always hurts to have someone you care for die.
it never gets any easier.
Erik Rubright commented on July 22, 2008 at 6:45 am:
@kyle:
Thank you very much.
@Urspo:
One would think we humans would be used to the whole "circle of life" thing... but I guess there are some final frontiers out there.
cb commented on July 22, 2008 at 3:59 pm:
Sorry that you lost a good employee and a better friend.
Erik Rubright commented on July 30, 2008 at 9:08 pm:
@cb:
Thank you, cb, for your thoughts. Very much.