#1876 11-30-2003 12:27 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 40 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | OP  Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 40 | Good Evening,
It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that I lost my sister on November 17, 2003.
My sister had it all...courage, determination, love for her children, family and especially the will to live life to its fullest and much, much more. She was and will always be an inspiration to everyone that knew her. We will miss her.
The night before on November 16, 2003, I started a prayer chain...her husband was out, the girls were sleeping. We sat together my sister and I in her living room...with the lights off and the candles lit and many religious symbols to share between us she handed me some things to hold while we prayed and she held the others and I began to recite the Hail Mary 6 times because as you know she could not speak..We held hands quietly for quite a long time, if I had only known, I wouldn't of let her hands go. Nothing was said for a while after we prayed. She then blessed me and I blessed her with holy water and she then walked away into the other room. I will remember that night we shared forever.
During her illness, Linda taught us so much. To never give up. Live each and every moment to the fullest. To appreciate each and every day. With that said, in return we will continue to help anyone in anyway we can to support you and be here for you. God Bless and Take Care...XoX Flo
Caregiver for my loving Sister Linda 37, Advanced Recurrence SCC of the Head and Neck. 2003
Diag. June 2000 with Tongue Cancer in Stage 3/Treatment RAD
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#1877 11-30-2003 02:23 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 139 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 139 | Dear Flo,
My heart goes out to you and to the rest of Linda's family. I participated in the prayer chain and know that, one way or the other, our prayers were answered. I know that this is a terrible time for you but be assured that you gave her all the love and care that she needed.
We love you and will keep Linda in our thoughts this Holiday season. What a glorious place heaven must be now!
God bless you and love,
Judy U
Judy U
Stage I SCC floor of mouth, left radical neck dissection 8/03
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#1878 11-30-2003 03:00 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Dear Flo,
I can't express how I feel on reading your post about Linda's passing. All I can do is let you know how lucky Linda was to have you as her caregiver and sister. She no longer suffers and I hope you have many happy memories of Linda to comfort you at this time. God Bless, Daniel
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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#1879 12-01-2003 12:46 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 | Dear Flo, I am so sorry to hear of Linda`s passing. We are all here for a reason,and I think whatever that is, when we fulfill it we go. She gave you many opportunities to love her and care for her, and you will have many happy memories. The pain is over for her and you`ve surely got one more angel to watch over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your`s.........Love, Packer and Dee | | |
#1880 12-01-2003 05:06 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 | Dear Flo,
Words just can't express the pain I felt when reading your post. I am so sorry for your loss. If there are angels, Linda has surely joined their ranks. And I'm sure she is at peace knowing that you are there to help care for her children and to help them through this sad time.
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.
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#1881 12-01-2003 09:09 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | Dear Flo,
Thank you for sharing with us the special love you and Linda shared, you are both in my prayers
Love Helen
SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04
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#1882 12-01-2003 09:33 AM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered
| Dear Flo,
So sorry to hear of your losing Linda. You were a great strength to her I know. My thoughts are with you.
Dinah | | |
#1883 12-01-2003 03:06 PM | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 59 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 59 | Hello Flo,
I just wanted to give you my deepest sympathies on the loss of your sister.God bless you.
Patty
Caretaker of Joe,10/03 malignant melanoma of the tongue.
50% tongue removed,left radical neck dissection.11/03.Recurrence
to jaw and neck and multiple mets to major organs 1/2004
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#1884 12-01-2003 07:06 PM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 189 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 189 | Dear Linda,
Bless your heart. I know where you are coming from, and it's an awful place.
At times like this, there are no easy answers. When children are concerned, even more so.
This is all a learning experience.....at least this belief gets me through.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know. And I'm not just "saying" that.
Love,
Mandi
Husband diagnosed with stage III tonsil and floor of mouth cancer in August 2002. Three rounds of chemo/42 RAD treatments. Upper right lung lobectomy in March 2003. (Benign)
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