Dear, dear Dinah,

I doubt I will attempt a phone call because I don't think I could get past the tears enough to talk. So I will try to tell you here how much I love and admire you. More than once, you gave me the strength to go on when dealing with Heather's cancer. Even while dealing with your own cancer demons, you reached out to help others.

Words just can't describe the strength and hope you have projected to the members of OCF. You have set an example that few will be able to match, but I'm sure many will aspire to do so.

I, too, have been worried about you lately, especially when you didn't reply to my e-mail. I knew something was wrong, but it is still devastating for it to be confirmed. I am so very sorry. I wish you and your family strength in the days ahead.

Rosie

Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.