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We are indeed the lucky ones

hepcandme
Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the death of one of my dearest friends. He died of complications from Hep C. 54 years old. Sigh...
If only he could have hung on another year
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I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you and his family. Yes we are the lucky ones! Thanks for sharing the end result of this disease, because many people I talk to "don't get it".

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Sad to know that others didn't make it.  Sorry for your loss.  I know my husband has been blessed and thank you for reminding us just how blessed he is.

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