Have you ever became close with a coworker who found out she only has less than 3 Months to live?

No. But I worked with a woman whose 8 year old son was killed when a semi rolled over during spring break in 1996. It rocked the whole office.
It was one of the single most horrifying, heart breaking moments in my life.

No, but I had a coworker who came in, sat down and told me almost in disbelief that his best friend just died. I’ve dealt with death up close as a minister, hospital chaplain, and even a short one-year experience in the funeral home business.

Some haven’t fully been effected yet, some need to talk and possibly deal with the unfinished business in their lives. Some need only very practical help in what to do when a death occurs. But even those who only need help, and not your words, need your presence. Even if they need to be alone, you can assure them you’re close by or available.

It is important to check on them periodically, especially anniversies and birthdays and holidays.and after others have forgotten.

I went into work one morning and was told that one of the guys in the office had lost his wife and son when a tornado hit their home the night before. He was out of town on business. He never came back to his office.

I’m sorry about your co worker.

@lucillelucillelucille Thanks, she was a jewel to all that crossed paths with her, my heart will forever have her impression.

That was back in the 70s but I never forgot about it. I never heard a single thing about him. I figured he may have been able to transfer to another state but stay with the company.

Sadly yes. She had cancer of the brain. When I wasn’t at work, I was at her bedside, and holding her hand, and trying to keep her spirits up. She was one of the greatest people I ever met in my life. I tried to will my strength to her. But of course, that failed. She lasted a little longer than expected. I had to go back to work, and I kissed her cheek and promised I’d be back ASAP. She died a few minutes after I left. My boss picked me up when I was almost to work and gave me the bad news, and took me back to her.