I found out this morning that a dear friend of mine lost her fight with lymphoma....It was quite a shock; over the past 3 years, she has battled lymphoma; had breast cancer(with the lymphoma returning); deemed clear of everything this past Mother's Day (and she celebrated by finally being able to cut and color her returning hair) only to have the lymphoma return aggressively this past July..
After 2 intensive rounds of chemo while hospitalized, she had her stem cells harvested, and was awaiting hospital admittance (scheduled the first week of Oct) I met her for coffee 2 Wednesdays ago; she looked tired, but her spirit remained indomitable, and she was looking forward to getting the last round of her treatment behind her and getting on with her life........Sara was only 59..
If you guys could just keep her in your thoughts today, I would be so grateful..she handled all these tribulations with grace and perserverance, and to know her was to love her...I am so saddened by her sudden loss...Tks much, TKD family
Sheila
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Just a little prayer/white light........
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Sheila, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.. She was a strong woman to deal with all of that and still keep trying..I will pray for the peace and comfort for her family and friends and all those who cared for her. Your friend will no longer be in pain, she is an Angel now..
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Sheila, I am so sorry for the loss of Sara. It is always so hard to lose someone who has fought such a valiant fight, and with such grace. And to be so young to have to fight such a difficult battle. But what a precious gift friendship is, and I'm sure that Sara taught you much about life. May the memory of such a precious friend bring you comfort.
Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
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My heart goes out to Sara and her family, friends and to you Sheila. I can only imagine the loss you must feel. I hope her family and friends can find peace and know that she is out of pain and will no longer suffer. I send you my prayers, and a heartfelt hug for your loss. We are here for you if you need to talk.
((Sullis))Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #
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very much so, will keep Sara and her family in my thoughts and prayers
Posted 3 years ago by TheKnittingNinja #
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Oh gosh, Sheila, I'm sorry. I'll keep Sara in my thoughts today.
Posted 3 years ago by HuddysMama #
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Prayers and white light for Sara's family and for you, too, Sheila!
Posted 3 years ago by LadyKat of IA #
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Thank you everybody...it's a very very sad day for me...I think mostly because of her grace in dealing with one bodyblow after another...far different to the way I would have handled it...2BP, I love your post about her being an angel now...I will always invoke Sara when I need some strength and comfort...
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I'm so sorry for your loss. What a strong spirit.
Posted 3 years ago by paulajeanne #
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Sara sounds very much like my late best friend, Sherry. Maybe they've met by now, and are talking about how wonderful it is to be free of the illness-filled bodies in which they used to live. It's hard on those who are left behind, though. My sympathy for your loss and comfort for your sadness.
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–noun, plural -ries.
1. dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior.
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Sheila, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Sara. What a brave and strong woman she must have been. I hope it is some comfort to know that she is no longer in any pain or suffering. {{{Sheila}}}
Posted 3 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #
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So sorry--it's always the good ones that go first {{{HUGS}}}
Posted 3 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #
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Sheila, I'm so sorry at the loss of your friend. I'll be praying for you.
Posted 3 years ago by Cat talk rules #
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Shelia, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. I will pray that her pass over was peaceful, and that you find comfort in the time you spent together. She is no longer in pain. I wish you comfort in your recovery from your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs, Lynn
Posted 3 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #
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I just want to say thank you all for your thoughts..I'll be heading to the funeral in a few hours and I'm certain that somehow, Sara has felt the love from more people than even she could imagine...she didn't have any kitties of her own, but my little guys always made her smile...
Tks again TDK family...it's so very comforting to just have people to listen once in awhile
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