Vickie H is an angel now

[Sheila]

This is from the post, anyone heard from Vickie H and Leslie posted this news today...she fought a hard battle with grace....yet another Her2 Angel taken too soon.
My sympathy to her husband Cap and her family

Hi Everyone,
Words can't express how sorry I am to have to report that our dear, sweet Vickie passed on October 1st, 2010. Here is the email I got from one of her family members:

"...we wanted to get the information out regarding the passing of our wonderful mom, wife, sister, grandmother, friend...and we are sending this announcement out to everyone in Vickie's email contacts.

Vickie Hodson passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, October 1. It is difficult to express how much this wonderful person has affected so many lives. A memorial service is scheduled for 1pm at the Community Church in Atascadero, California, with a celebration of her life to follow at Montana de Oro (Spooner Cove). Please respond to this email if you'd like more information about the service or if you'd like to contact the family...or, if you'd just like more information in general about life (we'll Google it for you).

Our blessings to you and your families... "
If you would like to pass along your condolences to Cap and her family the email is vickiehodson@yahoo.com (vickiehodson@yahoo.com)
Hi Everyone,
Words can't express how sorry I am to have to report that our dear, sweet Vickie passed on October 1st, 2010. Here is the email I got from one of her family members:

[ElaineM]

Thanks Sheila,
I just sent an e-mail to Vickie's family expressing my sympathy. It is sad news, but we will continue to fight breast cancer for ourselves and in her memory.

[StephN]

So sad to know that we have another angel above instead of here on earth. Vickie truly was a giving woman who cared about others before herself.

Some people live by helping others and their joy is derived from seeing a smile on the face of someone less fortunate.

Deepest condolances to Cap and the family.

[Ellie F]

RIP Vickie you will be sadly missed. When I joined the board Vickie reached out to me and made me believe there would be a cure for this terrible disease.Sadly any cure will be too late for Vickie but she had such grace she will be looking down on us all and willing God and science to heal us all.

Love to Cap and her family

Ellie

[mmoons]

Me too, Ellie. Vickie was so kind to me when I first came here. This news is like a kick in the gut, even though I knew how ill she was. I am so sad.

[michka]

I hate this sickness for taking beautiful people like Vickie away. This is so depressing. My thoughts go to her Family. Michka

[Mary Anne in TX]

Could not have been a more precious person on earth. What a horrible lose. ma

[caya]

My sympathies to the family. Another Her 2 angel, taken too soon.

all the best
caya

[Chelee]

I knew we would be losing our dearest Vickie since she stayed in touch with me when she was up to it. Even though I knew this was coming...and expected this any day it just pains me beyond belief. I am a mess today, I can't get the tears to stop...what a truly painful loss this is for me and all of us. Vickie always reached out to anyone that needed help. She was such a geninue, compassionate, loving, caring person. If she thought she could help in any way she was there for you. Vickie was always so positive and uplifting...always offering hope to all. She was truly a beautiful person inside and out. I just can't express how much I will miss her. I will carry Vickie in my heart forever. I feel so blessed to have known her...but so sad she was taken from us so soon.

To Cap & her family my heart felt condolences to all of you. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.

My Sincere Sympathy,

Chelee

[CourtneyL]

Fly with the angels, sweet Vickie. You will be missed by so many.

[Faith in Him]

I am so sad you had to leave Vickie but I know you are with God now. Thank you for touching my life.


Tonya

[tricia keegan]

I'm so sad to read this news but will e mail Vickie's familuy tomorrow:(

Tragic, we lost another!!!!

[lexigirl]

So very sad to read that Vickie has been taken away by this terrible disease. Such a wonderful kind lady taken to soon by this disease.

[Yorkiegirl]

I'm so very, very sad to read of the passing of dear sweet Vickie.
My thoughts and prayers go out to cap and her family during this most difficult time.
Fly free Vickie.

[Laurel]

We can only hope to emulate her courage and grace under fire. Dance at the Lord's feet, dear Vicki.

[Unregistered]

I learned of what a wonderful special and caring person Vicky was, from the Study personell, when we both were under T-DM1 treatment at KOOTENAY CANCER CENTER in Idaho. She had made some clear improvements to her skin mets at the beginning, with T-DM1, but unfortunately it did not last. It is my understanding that because of it she was put on Pertuzumab, but she had to quit it also, and that she never recovered after that. My heart hurts today for the loss of this beautifull person that is now gone. Elisa

[flynny]

When I saw this post, my body immediately felt sadness and once again shock. So many wonderful women and men going through this terrible disease and I hope we can soon find a cure. We have so many researchers working day in and day out. I pray they find something soon.

Peace to Vicki's family and I continue to pray for us all.

[v-ness]

i never had the pleasure of knowing vickie, but i read some of her posts because so many people spoke so highly of her. i found her words to be so inspiring, i never forgot some of them. i am sorry for everyone's loss. she seemed to be an angel long before october 1 to the people who knew her.

here are her words that moved me so tremendously: "Survival is all about numbly going through the motions and just getting by. Living is being aware of every emotional sting and scrape, as well as the joy and delight that happens on a daily basis. Living is a messy process with plenty of laughter to accompany it.
Survival was my past. Living is my now."

valerie

[Barbara H.]

I too am sadden to hear this news. I loved reading Vicki's posts. She was so inspirational, and I will always remember her.
Barbara H.

[Lien]

Such sad news. She was lovely.

Jacqueline

[Catherine]

So sad. Thank you Sheila for posting the family email.

Catherine

[Jean]

Thank you for letting us know Sheila.
I am deeply sad to hear this news. I knew Vicki was fighting hard these last few months. It is so sad that we have lost another sister.

jean

[fauxgypsy]

Too many angels.

Leslie

[Jackie07]

One more angel in Heaven. We'll miss you, Vickie H.

[Terri B]

soooooooooooo sad right now. prayers to Vicki's family. ♥vickie♥ :'(

[Joan M]

This is very sad news about Vickie. My prayers go out to her family.

[rinaina]

So saddened at our forum's latest loss. Vicki touched many of us as do so many of you. My condolences to her family and friends, (I will send a note of sympathy as well to her family)

[Soccermom]

My sincere condolences to Vickies' family and friends. "May her memory be a blessing and bring you peace and comfort"