Losing Friends and Acquaintances on Facebook

Over the past few months a number of people in different heart support groups I am a member of have lost their battle with their health issues. Some I knew better than others through interaction and others I only knew of from their comments made in that group.

Such sad events are not an all to subtle reminder that life can be short and can end without warning. For those of us who deal with heart disease, heart related issues, CVD and/or other medical conditions including diabetes, the losing of a FB 'friend' or 'acquaintance' can hit home hard, it can be like losing a member of the family, albeit extended, distant family.

More importantly such a sad passing should be a 'wake-up call' that some of us are not here for a long time and that we should make the most of the time that we have.