I'm so sorry to have to post this terrible news.

I think we truly did all we could, Cyn and I talked to her for months often daily...

on the phone. We didn't know this till we spoke to each other on the phone the other day. We encouraged her truly as much as someone could I think. Got her to grief counseling, a grief group, therapy, to try meet-ups, etc.

I know I felt much better when I spoke to Cyn learning we were both encouraging her in the same direction, but as someone who lost a spouse, nothing can take their place. It's difficult to rebuild and basically start a new life, but ultimately it seems, she really just wanted to be with Lou, so I truly hope she is at peace now.

And wherever she is, there is lots of chocolate.

 
So sad to hear this.

So sorry to hear the news. Bless Meryl's heart. We used to email some but that was several years ago. I sent her Askinosie chocolate. I pray she's found peace.

My heart is heavy. *sigh

 
Marg, please don't feel bad or let this haunt you. We did what we could. Everyone, please please

believe that it gets better, even if you lose your soulmate. Life does go on. I just can't bear the thought that we've lost another dear friend.

 
Randi I did meet, at a meet up with Linda Stradley and Peggy Bucholtz

she was a troubled soul, but so much fun, flamboyant, and concerned for her cats. Great cook too.

 
Yes, Lou and chocolate. I've spoken to Meryl about three times

since Lou passed and we really enjoyed conversing on the phone and an email exchange with bits of laughter. She did tell me that Lou was her "best friend/soulmate" and so on and unfortunately, she had no friends in her neighborhood and no one to turn to.

She said that she was a former singer and was thinking about singing again. She didn't hold a job, but I encouraged her to find one - anything, and to sell her house. She was worried about finances and was uncertain as to what was going to happen.

She seemed a lost and very pained soul without her beloved Lou.

I'll dearly miss Meryl.

 
So very sad to hear of this news. I have Meryl's vegetarian tortilla soup recipe printed

and ready to make this coming week for my son's girlfriend.
I'll think of Meryl as I make it and other recipes she has posted over the years.

Betty

 
So shocked. I had written her a few times and thought she was getting better and now I am

so sorry that I didn't continue.
She just missed her husband so much. I hope they are together now and she has found peace..

 
I must say....

... I am glad you talked to her often. Her last message to me was so sad,

losing a partner, becoming a widow is my worst fear, and I have a hard time dealing with people going through it. It is almost a defense mechanism, I don't want to get in touch with the horrible reality of it.

In a strange way, I admire her courage. I know it sounds like a heartless thing to say, but we cannot judge another person's pain, and she saw death as the only relief.

 
I read this news last night with such a heavy heart. I could not respond then.

I am so very sorry for Meryl. I hope she has found what she was looking for and will be at peace. Meryl please know we will miss you very much!

 
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