[Krodg]

Since the writer refers to herself as a friend, let's assume she means just that--she was, at some point, friends with the lady that died. She let several years go by without having any contact. What a great friend!

I don't see where the writer claimed to be a friend...

I ran into the brother of a girl I went to school with.

Please don't try to hold me accountable for knowing what happens to people I have been in school with, I have a hard enough time keeping up with family.

[grellis]

100% correct. I'm scratching my head about where I saw the word "friend," 'cause it sure ain't there now.