Coworker dies unexpectedly.....

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Specializes in MDS/ UR.

Our workplace became very solemn today.

We got news that one of our 'old-timer' coworkers had passed on today quite unexpectedly.

She was overall healthy, working just yesterday in her usual style.

Something happened in her off hours....

She had been there since the doors first opened on the place. I knew her when I was a brand new nurse. I left, came back almost 30 years later and found her still there.

My heart is saddened.

It serves as a reminder that people and things can change in an instance.

Blessed memory Margaret and God speed.

I dread the next few days....

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It serves as a reminder that people and things can change in an instance.

So very sad, yet true. I am sorry for your loss.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Sorry for your loss!!!

(((HUGS))

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Specializes in ED; Med Surg.

So sorry for your loss. Happened to us about a month ago. Still feels weird not to have him at work...hugs to you.

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So sorry. Prayers and hugs. I was rehired after two years off and was going through old emails (they didn't turn off my email) and found out a nurse who had been with the facility since the beginning, and who had helped train me, had died. It's hard realizing they're not going to be walking down the hall, greeting the pts with that big smile, anymore.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.

​My thoughts are with you and your co-workers.

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Specializes in None yet..

It's the ones who give us the most joy and meaning who leave the biggest aches when they leave.

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

Some of you say, “Joy is greater than sorrow,” and others say, “Nay, sorrow is the greater.”

But I say unto you, they are inseparable.

Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.

- The Prophet, Khalil Gibran

Sorry for your loss and hoping in time that joyful memories will eclipse your sorrow.

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Specializes in Eventually Midwifery.

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

Some of you say, “Joy is greater than sorrow,” and others say, “Nay, sorrow is the greater.”

But I say unto you, they are inseparable.

Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.

- The Prophet, Khalil Gibran

An excellent quote and great point to ponder on. ((((HUGS)))) to you OP.

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Specializes in long term care Alzheimers Patients.

I'm so very sorry for your loss

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

I am so sorry for your loss.....tomorrow is promised to no one. ((HUGS))

It will be rough at work for a few days. I worked a place where we lost a beloved co-worker. It was tough.

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