Re: death from CMT-To Gretchen

August 6, 2001

Gretchen and Others,

Friends are indeed a gift from God. We should treasure each and every

moment. I never knew about your friend ; but look what has been done

and how many people has affected. would be VERY proud! She was

fortunate to have you as her friend.

----- Original Message -----

From: " Gretchen Glick " <liliwigg@...>

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Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 6:13 PM

Subject: [] death from CMT

> I had a very good CMT friend, . Matter of fact I started this

> list because SHE suggested I do it. Or rather she TOLD me to do it! lol

> was 54 when she died, very suddenly following pneumonia and her

> " heart failure " . The heart is a muscle. had CMT type 2 and was

> diagnosed at age 22, or so. By age 40 she was retired from teaching and

> was in a wheelchair. It happens.

>

> My advice? Find out all you can about CMT. Have fun daily. Laugh alot.

> And snuggle with your loved ones, tell them you love them, and enjoy the

> moment. Onee night two years ago February, and I were laughing and

> joking on the phone, LOL, we even let our dogs 'talk' to each other.

> Next morning I received a phone call telling me she died that night. I

> am really, really grateful for her friendship and for that particular

> phone call the night before.

>

> ~ Gretchen

>

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