NEDenise Has Died
 

Denise lost her battle with HER2 this morning, according to her husband, Ted. He would like everyone to know how much this board meant to her for support and caring, and that she viewed all of us as a family.

RIP, Denise. You, your humor and your kind, uplifting spirit will be sorely missed.

Karen

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Thank you for bearing this terrible news to us KDR, I have goose bumps everywhere at the shock. Can hardly think. Everything is in slow motion at this thought.

Her brain mets must have surged lately, or some other yet unmentioned cause.

My heart is heavy at the thought of her leaving her wonderful and loving family.

Dear Denise, It has been a true pleasure to know you. You will live on in my heart with so many others.

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My heart just broke.....I can't believe it. Dear Denise you gave us so much hope, laughter and such honesty. You are now our angel

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In shock. Will miss your presence here terribly Denise.

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I'm sitting here staring at this computer I feel like my body is full of cement I cant
seem to do anything. We have lost so many but I am so shocked to lose Denise so rapidly.
I am so sad. I cant stop thinking of her face and her family

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i haven't been on in awhile and didn't even realize things had progressed so quickly for her
i am just numb, shocked and horribly sad
denise was one of the first ones to welcome me to the boards, she was always there to cheer you on
what an amazing sense of humor, her personality came out in every single post she wrote.
my sincerest condolences to her husband and her kids - i am completely heartbroken for them
rest in peace dear denise

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Oh it feels so sudden. All the test results - I thought she would be able to bounce back.

What a wonderful person - NEDenise will be missed. The board was lucky to have her as part of our family.

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My heart goes out to Ted and her beautiful boys, and to you all here. This is a terrible, terrible shock....... So sad.......

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I can't believe this. So much warmth, humour and vitality, now gone from our community. Denise's indomitable spirit has always been an inspiration, and she will be sadly missed by so many of us around the world.
Heartfelt condolences to her husband and family.... Pam

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Wait, WHAT?
Oh this is terrible news. I am so saddened for her family, and for ours...

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Oh no! This sad news is such a shock. Denise was our sunshine. My thoughts go to her family. I hate cancer. Michka

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Still trying to process this - I've come on this site so often, half because of the invaluable info provided by Lani and others, and half because of the love and exuberance from people like Denise. And largely Denise. Where are the smiles coming from now?
Coming so soon after Amanda - we seem to be in a place where there is little but sadness. We can say we hate cancer, but cancer doesn't give a damn!
Stoicism gets a bit wearing; i think I just need a good howl..... P

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Will miss you so much Denise. You are gone way to soon. To the very end you fought and gave so much. God bless your family. There'll never be another like you.

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I'm in shock. It seems so sudden.
My heart and love go out to her family and friends, she was so loved on this site. Her wonderful posts will be greatly missed.
hugs and love
sarah

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Stunned, don't know what to say or feel, just very shocked and distressed foe her family. She was such a brave warrior I can't believe she's gone. Knew it was bad but didn't realise how bad.
Rest in peace x

Ellie

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Oh I'm so desperately sorry to hear this news. Denise you inspiring, amazing lady who was so very kind and encouraging to us newcomers thankyou with all my heart. Your light shines so bright beautiful Denise.

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Another devastating loss, really can't understand how someone so vibrant and passionate can be taken away by this awful disease. I have been praying for Denise since I saw her last post but had no clue it was so serious.

Thank you Denise for shining your light on our group and giving us so much humor when we needed it. You will be sorely missed.

Sincere condolences to Denise's family - she will always be your angel.

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Shocked, heartbroken - how the hell did it get so bad so quick I so do not unnderstand this beast. Denise you were so much you will be so missed.
xxx

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Tears here. One of the loveliest and most inspiring people I have met online. Praying for peace and comfort for her family.

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No, this is just a bad dream. I am just sick. She was one of my first dear friends on here. Her spirit will live on, I will go back and reread all of her positive funny posts and cling on to all the ray of light she shined on all of is. Rest in peace my dear friend. God needed some humor in heaven and he got it. A true angel. We all love you Denise. She will be missed terribly. I can't stop crying. This is just tragic. To her family, may god give you strength to move on and cherish and remember all the love she had to offer. She was an amazing warrior and I will look up to her forever.

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Absolutely in shock. I haven't been on this board in while and received an IM this morning giving me the news. Denise ways have me hope (and a smile) with her positive upbeat attitude. This is just terrible. I am so saddened by this news. Rest in peace dear sweet friend and thank you for spreading your smile across this board.

xxxxx

Kelly

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She will be missed greatly!

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About a week before Denise posted her "Danger, Danger" post, I had awoken in the night with such a feeling of foreboding that our Denise was going to be taken from us. I prayed harder, warred longer, and then despaired when she posted her news in her usual creative, ever upbeat manner. For me, it was a fearsome confirmation of what I had felt that night and I have prayed and beseeched the Almighty to spare her and spare all of us, who need her beautiful soul here on earth, her loss. This morning, again in the night, I awoke and my first thought was for Denise and was spurred to pray until I fell back into a restless sleep.

Denise was a brave, inspiring, compassionate woman who gave to all of us by her marvelous, heartfelt, brilliant, and oh so humorous posts. She brought us laughter with her many witty "cancerizms" and reminded me in my mind's eye of Carol Burnett, another brave and funny lady.

I will miss Denise for as long as I inhabit this earth. I always say that there are 3 famous women whom I want to meet on the other side: Golda Meir, Margaret Thatcher, and Corrie Ten Boom. Now a fourth famous (to all of us, right?) woman has joined that honored group. I now long to meet a healthy, shining Denise too! Can you imagine the gab session going on up there with Denise, Brenda, Sheila, Amanda, Tricia, Jackie, Pam, Courtney, and so many others from our Her2 family? May none of us join the party for many, many years to come!

Condolences to all of us who now mourn her passing: her beloved family and students, and us--her Her2 family. This is the saddest of days.

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I guess I could see this coming but at the same time she always seemed so invincible and upbeat. I wanted to believe she would prevail.
I remember when Denise first came to our board, bringing with her an amazing energy that touched us all. She was like our cheerleader and mascot all in one! A force of nature. It won't be the same without her
Keep the faith everyone. Denise did

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I'm over the initial shock. I'd like to think that Denise is free of her body, and free of the suffering from cancer and treatments.

Knowing Denise she is up in Heaven cracking jokes. The angels are rolling on the floor of golden mansions with tears running down their faces and holding their bellies from laughing so hard.

We were so lucky to have enjoyed NEDenise as part of our online family. She is such a treasure.

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I am shocked and heartbroken by this news. She did not have a break from the time she was diagnosed and yet she lifted our spirits at every opportunity she had. She will be greatly missed on the board. There is some comfort in knowing that she believed in God and his promise for eternal life. Rest in peace dear Denise...you are so deserved of an end to your suffering.

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I've been away for a couple weeks and had no idea. So smart and funny. Prayers to her family.

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Her faith was unwavering, her love for her family immeasurable, her humor contagious. If a positive attitude could guarantee beating cancer Denise would have lived forever. Sadly, cancer took her - kicking and screaming, I am sure. We are left with a hole in our hearts and her family with a hole in their lives that will never be filled. May the memories they hold of her heal their wounds and guide them in their new life without her.

Rest in peace sweet Denise. You brightened this board and made us laugh, even when life was not so funny. You are loved.

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I am speechless. God give strength to her family and friends. It is just so unfair...

Rest in peace dear Denise.

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I gasped when I read this. I just gasped.
RIP sweet funny brave Denise. You impacted my life and I will be sure to keep your memory alive in my little world.

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Oh no! F__king cancer

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This is terrible. I came here this morning to see if she had any updates. I had no idea that things were so bad. She was such an inspiration to brain metsers like me. I will miss her funny posts so much. She had a great sense of humor in the darkest of times. My condolences to her family.

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I am in total shock. Denise was such an inspiration to us all. I am in tears :'( My prayers and thoughts are with her family. RIP my dear friend....

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Utterly shocked and heartbroken. Amen- to all the beautiful things said about her by so many others- she was a one-of-a-kind-gem. She will be so missed. Deepest condolences to her family.

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Another devastating loss for all of us. My heart breaks for all those who love her. She was so full of life...always. Do I remember correctly, wasn't she hoping to go to Hawaii? May her soul rejoice in God's Paradise. Missing you, Denise. Ceesun

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Such a sweet, warm, welcoming individual and so quickly gone! Such a shock to others but quickly might have been the most merciful outcome for Denise.
My sincere condolences to all who knew her well and miss her, and family who will miss her the most.

Ev

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In shock too. I thought she was going to tweak treatments and get on top of her latest issues. I had no idea she was in such bad shape.

I do so hope she had time to say goodbye to Ted and her kids.

She was a ray of sunshine.

Jacqueline

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So sad as I read this. In shock. I would check the boards to see what hilarious twist she put on this awful disease. I'm glad she doesn't have to worry about it anymore, sad for all who have to go on without her.

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I'm very sad over the loss of Denise. We spent time together in Philadelphia in the spring. We laughed a lot, despite cancer. My condolences to her family.

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Rest in peace. dearest Denise. I wish words could adequately express my feelings at your passing. I love you.