Joy is at peace now
 

My sweet sister is now at peace. She passed away Dec. 31st at home with friends and family by her side. She was originally given three months that was ten years ago. She fought so hard for so long and made to the very last day of the year. She cherished the people she met on this site and she was so sorry she couldn't keep up this past year. Since May it's been a real struggle for her, the neuropathy was so bad she couldn't use her hands, she felt so bad about not being there for everyone, but please know you were always on her mind. Thank you to everyone for all the love and support you have given her and my family. With all my love, I wish you all a wonderful and happy New Year. Joy's little sister, Jennifer

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I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I live in Fort Collins too and first met Joy through Hope Lives. We were survivor models in a fashion show in 2005.

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Jennifer, my thoughts will be with you and all Joys family through this sad time.
I know it's been so hard for Joy and she fought so bravely to keep going, but I know she's at peace and no longer in pain.
My deepest sympathy to you all and thank you for letting us know. xx

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Jennifer,
Thank you so much for keeping us all informed. I know it's hard to say those words. We know she has been with us even without her words, and we know she's with us still. She helped and inspired so many, and that will always be part of her legacy. Those of us she helped will continue to pay it forward. May her spirit be at peace, and may your family's hearts be warmed by all the great memories you'll always have of her and her bright spirit. May this year bring healing and strength to you...and us all...
Love, Celeste

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My heart has so many tears right now. I am so very sorry to read of Joy's passing. What a WONDERFUL LADY she was.

Jennifer my thoughts and prayers for you and family during this most difficult time. I know God will wrap his arm's around all of you during this time.

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I am SO sorry...Joy will be GREATLY missed:(

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Jennifer, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Joy's family, especially her children. Joy was such a beautiful soul and beautiful woman and we will miss her greatly.

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Jennifer
Please know how sad it is to read this post....Joy was everything her name implied, I would be smiling when ever she would post, it was always full of love, hope and yes JOY...she was always the one to make lemonade out of any lemons that crossed her path. Although she was unable to post for some time, her presence and "Joy" was truly felt through your posts, and we thank you for that. My heartfelt love and sympathy go out to you, her children and her entire family....we truly have a very special angel watching over us now, and her spirit will continue to shine through those whose lives she touched.

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My prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad
time. Joy fought so hard and was such an inspiration.
patb

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So sorry to read of dear sweet Joy's passing. Her posts and smiling "joyous" face were always an inspiration on this board.

Jennifer, my condolences to you and the family. Joy was a very brave warrior, now she's an angel watching over us all.

all the best
caya

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Whenever Joy posted, she brought "joy" and peace into my heart. She was always so positive, and her posts were often so uplifting. I also learned a lot about how to "live" from her. Jennifer, please accept my heartfelt condolences for you and your family.
With sadness,
Barbara H.

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Jennifer,

Joy was such a wonderful person and a blessing to this site. I am truly sorry.

Tonya

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Dear Jennifer

My deepest condolences to you, Joy's children and all her friends, family and loved ones.

Joy was an inspiration and her name suited her so well. Her smiling and joyful face on this board will never be forgotten.

I write with a heavy and sad heart to hear of her passing.

God bless all of you.

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I am so sad. Joy was like sun for us all with her beautiful smile. Jennifer please accept my condolences for you and the family. Joy was so brave and you Jennifer with her. Michka.

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I am so very sorry. Like others wrote, she was a ray of sunshine on this board. I hope you, her children, and all who loved her will keep her love, her joy, her capacity to hang on to life inside them. Her spirit will live on, both on this board and among her friends. She was one special lady and we will miss her.

Love

Jacqueline

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I'm so very sad and sorry to hear this news. Joy was such a bright addition to this her2 family and she will be missed and remembered. My heart goes out to her family and to all who knew her and loved her.

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This is very sad news. She had the most beautiful smilie and, as others have said here, the name Joy fit her so well. She was blessed with a loving sister and other famikly members.

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Joy was very strong!!!! She will be missed!

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Heavy heart, indeed.

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From '3 months' to '10 years', what an amazing story! Thanks for sharing with us. Please let her family know how much we appreciate Joy. She will be missed.

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Jennifer,

I join others to pay tribute to Joy's long struggle against this dreadful disease. She is now an angel up there watching over us. May you and your family find peace and tranquility in this new year.

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Jennifer,

I am so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you--Joy is a beautiful and joyful angel now, doing her work for all of us now from above.

A big hug to you for being such a wonderful and loving sister.

Coral

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My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Joy fought a long battle and we are saddened to see her go.

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I am so sorry, Joy was such a beautiful woman with a bright smile. I have been wondering how she was doing. She was here when I was diagnosed and I always felt her name fit her beautifully..sherry

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I'm so sorry to hear the news. May God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Dear Jennifer.....My heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this sad time.

Your sister Joy TRULY was a "joy" to this site. Her words were always full of encouragement and love....and her smile was absolutely contagious. She was a true JOY in every sense of the word.

God's Peace and Love surround each of you.

Mary Jo

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Jennifer, I am so very sorry to know about Joy's passing. I have been away for some time now because of computer problems, but Joy has been always in my daily prayers. I am so sad.
Joy was a fighter and she was an inspiration to so many here. She brought JOY to this board. She will be missed.
My condolences to you and your family. God bless you all, and may He sorround all of you with peace and strength through this difficult time.
A big hug,
KarlaV.

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My heart goes out to you and all your family. May she rest in peace.

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So very sorry for your loss, Joy is now at peace; an angel in heaven watching over everyone. God bless you & your family.

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Jennifer,

I am so sad to read the news of Joy's passing. She had the ability to make me (and I am sure all of us) feel as if we were one of her most cherished friends as she shard her life's ups and downs with us through her posts. I pray you find comfort in the fact that she affected so many in such a positive way and will live on with the impact she made on all of our lives.

Love and peace to you and her family.

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Jennifer,

As I recall Joy was one of the earliest members of this group.
My deepest sympathies for her family and most of all her children. She will surely be missed.

Hugs
Christine

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Dear Jennifer,

We were all fortunate and blessed to have Joy as part of our Her2 family, she will be greatly missed by all and always remembered. My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Jean

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Jennifer,

I am terribly sorry and sad for the loss of Joy. I will miss her posts and smiley face. May God give you and your family peace and confort and I will sure keep you in my prayers. You have been a great sister and supporter. God bless you.
Paty

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Thank you Jennifer for being able to come here for Joy this past year. She is very dear to us. We are so sorry for her passing. I am praying for Joy and her family.

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It seems totally impossible that Joy is gone. She was a constant breath of fresh air everytime she added her thoughts and knowledge to this site. I will truly miss her sunshine and "joy"! ma

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Dear Jennifer,
I am so sorry for the los of your dear sweet siter. May the happier memories of her bring " Joy" to you, her children, friends and loved ones now and always.

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I would like to also add my hopes, and wishes to you.. I can only imagine how dificult this must be on the family.. Joy will truly be missed.. each time she posted , I would read her posts as soon as I could.. I will miss her... Charlotte

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My heart is broken to read the news of Joy's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. God bless you all.

Maureen

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Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to keep us informed during this rough time. Joy will be sadly missed and thought of often. Sally