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tdonnelly
10-17-2008, 08:35 AM
HER2 Friends,

My aunt earned her wings yesterday afternoon after battling lymphoma for two years. What a day, I started out feeling relief as I reached my two year cancer anniversary and it was also my deceased father's birthday. What a special day this will always be in our family. She and I were dx in the same month 10/2006.

She taught me how to fight my own cancer. All the times I wanted to quit, she was there to pick me up, yell or whatever it took to get me on the right track again. She helped me get through my port surgery and first chemo treatment. We spent the last two years visiting weekly to share our cancer experiences and discussing her chemo trials. She spent the last month in the hospital with liver complications and was tranferred to a nursing home this past Monday.

She is in a better place which is comforting, I know she will continue to guide me to continue my fight.

Thank you for past replies and information that assisted my Aunt. Take Care.

Tamara
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma 10/2006

Vi Schorpp
10-17-2008, 08:38 AM
I'm sorry about your loss. I had two dear aunts (one from my mother's and one from my father's side of the family) who have been gone for 8 years now. I think of them often in the most unexpected ways. She will always be a part of you I'm sure. I'm glad she taught you so much, and I'm sure you'll miss her sorely! Take care.

Ceesun
10-17-2008, 08:43 AM
My sympathy to you. Ceesun

Faith in Him
10-17-2008, 09:32 AM
I'm very sorry for your loss.

chrisy
10-17-2008, 09:37 AM
Your aunt sounds like a real gem. I know you will miss her dearly, but at the same time carry her with you as you continue your own fight!

Mary Anne in TX
10-17-2008, 02:06 PM
Tamara, I'ma so sorry to hear of your loss. m

WomanofSteel
10-17-2008, 03:45 PM
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

tricia keegan
10-17-2008, 04:02 PM
Tamara, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your aunt. I know from reading earlier threads by you what a strong lady she was and how hard she fought.
I'm sorry too this has over shadowed your own acomplishment on reaching two years out but know what an inspiration to you your aunt was, I'm sure she'll continue to be with you in spirit.
My condolence's to you.

Sheila
10-17-2008, 04:09 PM
Tamara
So sorry to hear about your Aunt...the loss of those we love is so difficult...may you keep that special part of her in your spirit always.

Chelee
10-17-2008, 05:05 PM
Tamara, I'm so sorry for your lost of your dear Aunt. My deepest condolences.

Chelee

Soccermom
10-17-2008, 05:37 PM
Tamara,
I too am so very sorry for your loss. May your Aunts memory be a blessing to you,

Marcia

Bill
10-17-2008, 10:35 PM
Tamara, I'm sorry to hear of your Aunt's passing and your loss. It sounds like she was one heck of a woman. I hope you know that she is only a thought away, though, and will still be there for you. Peace and comfort to you and your family, Bill

charlotte
10-17-2008, 11:54 PM
I would like to also say, I am sorry for your loss.

juanita
10-19-2008, 05:10 PM
i'm sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in the days to come.

Mary Jo
10-19-2008, 07:37 PM
Dear Tamara,

My heartfelt condolences to you in the passing of your aunt.

Peace I pray for you...

Mary Jo

tdonnelly
10-20-2008, 03:58 PM
HER2 Friends,

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. The strength I have received from all of you was with me today at her Service... Take Care

Tamara