Nicola
 

This is my 1000th post and I dedicate it to my wonderful wife, Nicola. I feel very fortunate and blessed to have known some amazing people in my life. Nikki was the best of the best. She was so strong and tough and courageous, even while facing the realities of this horrible disease. In her honor, I will be sending a check to this wonderful website. We thank all of you for all of your support and kind words and prayers over the years. Nicola lost her battle with cancer on November 18th, 2007.

Dear Bill,
I am so very moved by your post and your deep love for
Nicola. We are very fortunate to have you as part of our
special family. You are proof that Her2 support group isn't only for those with breast cancer.

You are a major contributor to so many, your warmth, funny and reassuring personality is a gift to many.

Nicola was a very loved woman by a very special man.

Fondly,
Jean

Dear Bill:

Thanks for being such a dedicated and caring member of this community. Congratulations on your 1000th post. To me, I see it as a badge of honor and a measure of how much you gave to this site. You are truly an inspiration to me and if I am only one percent as devoted to my wife and to the brave warriors on this site, then I would be happy with that.

Bill, you are truly a good man and you are a dear friend.

Lee

Bill,
I can tell you and Nicola shared a love together that empowered you both to live life to the fullest. I wish I could have gotten to know her. I feel like I can see a glimpse of her through you and and I can tell she was very special.
BBB, what I am so proud of you for is this: you experienced and supported all what Nicola had to go through with her journey with cancer. After she left you physically, you have continued to offer your support to so many of us here at HER2 and all done with such compassion, kindness and positive energy.
I could not agree more with Jean when she said, "Nicola was a very loved woman by a very special man".
Muchas Alohas my dear friend,
Maryanne

We have been blessed....
 

by Nicola as a sister and by you as a brother. Thanks so very much for being here - for continuing to be here for the family you have here. You honor Nicola with each and every post you make here. I love to see your posts, they are always heartfelt and show a particular joy in life that Nicola must have loved! We love you!

Donna

Bill, are you hearing Nikki saying, "Now, Bill"....
Somehow I think she's watching (with all our other warriors on high) and smiling and speaking to us someway! You know, I wonder sometimes if there is really anything really so important as finding and loving others til they giggle.
Giggles to you, Bill. Whatever will be in those next 1000 posts? God Bless you. ma

Dear Bill,

I join in with the others who say we are the blessed ones. Your wife's cancer, your awesome love and care for her and the special bond you both shared is what has given you the kind of heart you have and are now able to share with us here at her2support. As I've said before.......we here at her2support "get it" and you definitely "get it!" The kind words you have shared......the knowledge you have gained from "living" with this disease and your awesome sense of humor has been a true blessing to all of us here at her2support. Thank YOU for that.

May God's Hand of love and peace always hold you close Bill.

Hugs,

Mary Jo

Dear sweet Bill,

What a wonderful tribute to Nikki. I know that she is smiling down on you and at the same time she is not surprised; she knew what a wonderful man and partner she had in you. You are an inspiration to us all - you took a personal tragedy and used it to reach out and help others. I hope in some way it has helped you too. Thank you for being a part of this board and giving so much of yourself everyday.

Much love,

Gerri

Bill,

This is a lovely reflection of your love for Nikki. Although I only knew her through this website and only briefly, anyone could tell that she was a very special person. In fact, she has touched my life in a way that I may not have shared. At the end of her signature are Bible scriptures and I have looked up and written down every one of them. I often read them during my bible time.

Thank you for all you bring to this website and for continuing to share Nikki with us.

Tonya

Bill you are without a doubt one of the sweetest and sentimental men I know. Nikki was blessed to have you as a husband as are we blessed to have you as a friend.

Nicola
 

Mahalo nui loa Bill !! That means "thank you very much" in Hawaiian. You and Nicola were a special couple. We are lucky to have had her and to still have you as our friend.

We are truly blessed to have known Nikki and to know you. You bring light into dark days and such wonderful words of advice for any who need it. THANK YOU!

Awww, Bill. What a wonderful post for a wonderful woman.

I, for one, am so glad you stuck around. :)

Take care,

I can almost see Nicola watching Bill and smiling right now. :)

Bill,
You and Nicola are each an inspiration.
Love,
Cannon aka Rebecca

Bill, wow. You are such an inspiration, and you have a beautiful angel always around you. Thank you for continuing to share her with us...

Nicola was...
 

VERY lucky!!!!

Our Dear Bill
 

Nicola was a very special woman who was blessed to have a very special husband.

We have all been blessed by your sharing of your lives.

"What the heart has once owned and had, it shall never lose."
-----Henry Ward Beecher

Bill,
You are a special awesome guy. And Nikki was clearly a smart cookie to have chosen you. Thank you for your insight, wisdom and caring for all of us here. May happiness and inner peace be yours always.

Jade

Bill , something that Nikki can bragg in ( i dont know if I write correct ) is that she haved a TRUE LOVE with you and you know you did have with HER ...and many many many people never can get even close what it is TRUE LOVE ....for me you both had that ...and I'm so lucky to count with you like a true friend , thank you !!! I know Nicola she is just smile of happiness and proud !!!

Bill,
I felt like I knew Nicola and loved her. I felt so blessed to have known her even for a short while - she was such an inspiration and so full of hope for all of us. Guess what. You are also an inspiration for coming in on tiptoes after Nicola's passing and showing us that love lives on, and life goes on. You and Nikki were both blessed to have each other.

Love
chris

Looking forward to the next thousand posts.
You have a lot to offer this forum and, as you can see, you are very much appreciated.

DITTO!

Thanks Bill
 

Thanks for 1000 posts Bill. You add so much to this site. I agree with Steph. I'm looking forward to the next 1000 posts. Keep them coming!

Lisa

Thank you so much for all of your support and kind words. When I first joined this site, I quickly understood why Nikki checked in here every day. You are all so wonderful. You are all constantly in my thoughts and prayers.

A thousand posts
 

Hi Bill,
You are one compassionate person, and as so many on this forum have said, we are so pleased have you as a member of this website. Nikki was also very fortunate to have you as a husband. You gave her many happy and wonderful years.
Thanks again for all your support.
Barbara H.

Bill, I'm coming in late here on this one but smiled when I saw your post. I honestly did'nt get to know Nicola all that well unfortunatly but it seems to me she lives on through you. You always have a kind word and great wisdom to share here and as a member of this board I really appreciate that and I'm sure your Nikki would too!
Thank you

Bill, You're the best! You'll never have any regrets over the wonderful relationship between you and Nicole ... and that's priceless. Joan

Brother Bill,

What can I say that hasn't already been said by all the brother and sisters of this site?


"ditto" :D

Bill-
You are a true "mensch" and I love that you post here.
1000 Posts - great title - how many do you need for a book?!

Flori

Dearest Bill - Some people find love, and some people find TRUE LOVE. Seems to me you had that with Nicola. You both were lucky when you found each other and I am a bit envious. I've had love, but I am still looking for the true love stuff you guys were made of...Hold on the the love because Nicola will always be with you. Congrats on the 1000 posts. You are a special part of this site and we appreciate you very much!!! with love - Maryann

Bill,

Thanks for 'now' being 'here' for us. My hubbie does not get along well with computers; he does not dealt with the public too well, either. Your presence and the care you have shown us is invaluable. Nicola was a very, very lucky woman - very, very beautiful, too.

May God continue to care for you as he is doing for your Nicola. You are a wonderful person that I know! My thoughts are with you Bill.....hey I notice those that seem to know you, call you "wild Bill" why is that???HeeeHeeee!! Fondly, Ceesun

Bill
We were blessed with Nicola being a big part of our lives here, and now we are blessed in having you to carry on the legacy she started...Nicola touched my heart in each and every post...always worried about others....the love she had for all of us continues in your posts....and she must be very proud.

Dear (Wild) Bill

And Nikki gave us a great gift - You!

Dear Bill,

you must have noticed i am new to this group, i didnt even know that Nicola has passed away to glory, your notes were so encouraging. You are a wonderful person, is that Nicola in the picture? she is so pretty just like an angel. keep up the good work, God bless you in every amazing way.

love
christie

Bill,
I am/was deeply saddened to learn that your lovely wife had passed away from this horrible illness. When I first came here I did know that you had suffered such a great loss. Since I have been here I've seen what a great friend that you've been to all of us here, and you have certainly gained the love and respect from all.

If there is ever anything that I can do for you,please just ask. I will continue to keep you and your family in my daily prayers.

Doug