Esther's passing

[Darlene Denise]

Sadly, I just read this post on BCmets and wanted to pass it along.


Darlene

From: Musa Mayer <musa@echonyc.com (http://www.bcmets.org/archive/author?email=musa%40echonyc.com)>
Date: July 19, 2009, 12:36:29 (about 1 hour ago)
Passing along the sad news of the loss of this wonderful and spirited
woman who inspired us all.
I know that Esther will sorely be missed by all of us.
Musa
>Musa,
>
>Esther passed away peacefully at 9PM last night. She no longer has
>to suffer. We packed a lot of happiness into the alomost 8 years we
>knew each other.
>
>Chris

[DanaRT]

Sad. Esther seemed so full of life and energy in her posts.

[Sheila]

This news is devastating...I have followed Esther's adventures since she joined this board...so full of life and such a bright shining spirit. Yet another blazing angel looking down on all of us.....this disease has robbed all of us of another great fighter....my deepest sympathy to her family...With Love and Tears

[DonnaD]

I will miss her beautiful smiling face and caring posts. She has fought for all of us. I hope her family can find comfort in knowing she is at peace and free from pain. Yes, Sheila we have another shining angel watching over us.

My deepest sympathy to all her family and friends.
Donna

[RhondaH]

at a loss for words...she will be missed:(:(:(:(

[Mary Anne in TX]

So very sad to lose such a fine fighting spirit. I'll miss you Esther. ma

[ElaineM]

So sad. However, Esther will be with us in spirit now.

[Barbara H.]

This news just seems so incomprehensible to me. Esther was so strong and I always felt she had many more years ahead of her. She was inspiring, courageous, and so willing to share her stories. She provided me with hope, and convinced me of the importance of staying fit. She refused to allow her diagnoses to get in the way of what she was determined to do.
I offer my sincere condolences to her family.
Barbara H.

[suzan w]

Oh, boo...Esther was always there for me in the years I have been on this board. Sad sad news...will hold her family close in my heart.

[caya]

So sorry to hear of Esther's passing. She was such a bright uplifting gal here on the board.

May her family know no more sorrow.

all the best
caya

[lkc Gumby]

So sad, I hate this disease!

[lexigirl]

Oh no. I feel so sad for her family and friends. Esther was so lively and full of fun. I enjoyed reading of her travels and was so proud of all she did.

We mill miss you Esther.

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

[Ruth]

So sorry to read this. She was always so upbeat. This seemed to have happened so quickly. Thank you for letting us know Darlene. Too many special people taken too early by this disease. She will be missed.

[Believe51]

I am saddened beyond words. Esther taught Ed and I to truely live beyond breast cancer, to reach around it and grab life. I am so sorry to hear this news today. Thank you Darlene, for relating to us the passing of another special Sister. Another Angel.>>Marie

[Yorkiegirl]

My prayers go out to Ester's family during this most difficult time.

I always loved reading about Ester's adventures.

[Patb]

So sorry to hear and prayers to the family.
patb

[Mary Jo]

I was sad to read this post tonight. I'm so sorry to hear of another angel's passing.

Peace.....

[Becky]

This is almost unbelievable. I know Steph reported that Esther was not doing well but even that was unbelievable. She was doing well. At least she taught us to live life to the fullest and she did just that.

I am sorry and saddened for her and her family.

[vickie h]

Esther was another brave and sweet soul who is now an angel. She touched so many lives in her short time here on Earth, making each one richer, fuller, and so full of wonderful life. My prayers go out to her loved ones tonight. Her spirit will live on in all those who knew her. I will miss her deeply.
Love,
Vickie

[cafe1084]

I remember the early days post-diagnosis when I would see Esther's posts from this beach or that mountain and I would think that if she can do all that with breast cancer, then I can make it through this! She made me look to the future and be ready to take on bigger and tougher challenges than my lil ole breast cancer tumor. Between her adventures and SandyH and her edgy shoes, they really brightened my days. Thank you Esther! Love and prayers to your family, who will undoubtedly miss your presence so very much.

Steph

[Lori R]

The ultimate compliment is to have others say that you were an inspiration. That is what Esther was!!! I can't thank her enough for serving this site as an inspiration to continue to take life head on, remaining active and pushing cancer to the background.

Esther...thank you for taking the time to share your adventures and giving us the courage to live life more fully. I will miss you.

Lori

[chrisy]

I will miss Esther, and I will never ever forget her. Even though she has passed, I feel like she was never defeated by this disease. She was so alive...and will always be so in my memory.

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

Chrisy, Your every word is echoed in my heart. Said so perfectly, I will just add my love to send to sweet Esther's dear family.

She was a very special lady and is surely a glorious angel now. Never to be forgotton... Her beautiful face is locked in my heart and I will carry it with me always...

[Shobha]

My God rest her soul in peace. My prayers for her family. I did not know Esther and just reading the posts here makes me feel so inspired!

[Gerri]

I am so sad to hear about Esther. She was an amazing warrior.

[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

I can remember when she posted about all of her adventures and thought to myself - What a great women this is. SHE IS TRULY LIVING HER LIFE - no matter what she is going through.

My heart goes out to her family. We will miss her.

[R.B.]

I too will miss her cheery accounts on her way to the mountains. We will miss her.

[juanita]

so sad to hear this. my prayers go out to her family!

[Jean]

This is very sad news. Esther will be greatly missed by all. She was an amazing inspiration to everyone. My deepest regrets to her family.

jean

[freyja]

My love and blessings to Esther's family...and to all of us. May her journey beyond be as joyous as her life here with us.

[Rendi69CA]

Wow, Im so sad right now. I will pray for her family. Thank you Esther.

[Rendi69CA]

Please let me know when her funneral. I live around her area. Thanks.

[mamacze]

I am just sick at heart to hear of Esther's passing - she is a wise spirit full of adventure - one who will be sorely missed - some times it seems sickening and unjust when a person who is so present to others can just pass on in what seems like a blink. God speed Esther.
Love Kim from CT

[tricia keegan]

I'm so sad to read this and remember Esther's posts well, rest well Esther:(

[GemmaG]

I'm so saddened by this news. She was very uplifting and I loved those photos of her adventures . Truly an amazing woman. She is at peace now and pain free.

[michka]

This is terrible news. I was still hoping.
I loved Esther's strength to live fully. What a beautiful example for me to try to follow. I am so sad. My thoughts go to her family. They can be proud of such a warrior.
Michka

[TSund]

I was so devastated by Esther's passing, felt really, really sad, hurt, mad. Then I remembered how she never let it get the best of her and she kept on living life. Thought I'd repost one of my favorite of her posts. I believe this was posted within the last year...she truly lived the concept of joie de vivre!

From Esther:


Stage 4 and still living life!!!
I thought you might like to see a couple of pictures from our extreme jungle adventure in Puerto Vallarta a couple of weeks ago. Remember this is me 5 years into stage 4 B.C. with mets to bones, liver and brain.

The first picture is me rappeling 120 ft down a waterfall, the second we were crossing a river on a wire.
Attached Imageshttp://her2support.org/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=514&stc=1&d=1222484837 http://her2support.org/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=515&stc=1&d=1222484837

[StephN]

Dear Terri -
Thanks for the photos. I think that is how Esther wanted to be remembered. She was not "here" on her down days. She was gathering strength for her future plans. Her way was to rather share joy with the group.

Rendi - no one seems to have posted anything on a memorial or service for Esther. Would not surprise me if she wanted her ashes cast somewhere she loved in nature. Check your local papers?

[Joan M]

I'm very sorry to hear about Esther. My prayers to her family and friends.

Joan

[Kavy]

Very sad news. Esther was an amazing woman who inspired so many of us with her strength and fighting spirit. She will always be in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
KarlaV.

[Chelee]

When I read the news on Esther's passing my heart just sank. Esther was a very special lady and was such a big part of this board.
She did amaze me as she knew how to live and take advantage of each and every day. All her trips & wild adventures...thinking of that makes me smile...but then still so sad that's she is gone. She may be gone but she will never be forgotten...forever in my heart she will be. God bless you Esther...you will be missed. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family


Chelee

[chrislmelb]

Sad to read about Esther, she was a real goer. RIP Esther.

[karenann]

Oh no! I am so sad to hear this news.

Karen