Bubbly Thoughts

Have you ever noticed that people die in batches? I don't know why, but every year there are a couple of months where a group of people I know die.. one after another!  For the last two months, I think I heard of more than 7 people who passed away. People I know and others are relatives of my friends. But the one story that shook me was about a lady I never met..  The day before yesterday, as I was waiting for my turn to talk to my son's teacher at the parents' meeting, a group of mothers standing not so far away caught my attention. They were having an emotional conversation about someone. As soon as I heard the words "She only had a headache" and "Her daughter is with my daughter in class" I got very curious. I took a few steps towards them and said hello. They all looked at me trying to figure out who I am. I did not know any of them but I knew I had to ask. "Sorry, but I couldn't help but hear some of what you were saying. May I ask what