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Gerri · 08-17-2008, 06:45 AM

I am sitting here with tears in my eyes as I read Joe's message. I didn't know Vanessa, and yet I knew her well. Just through her writings on this board I knew what a wonderful, caring person she was and how she always reached out to others. She had a sweetness about her that came shining through. Most of us have not met, and probably never will, but still, we share a bond that brings us together in these tough times. We truly care about each other; that is what keeps us coming back, even through all of the sad times. Without joy you cannot feel sorrow. Thank you Vanessa for the joy you brought to all of us.

We will miss you.

Much love,

08-17-2008, 06:45 AM	#13
Gerri Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 900	I am sitting here with tears in my eyes as I read Joe's message. I didn't know Vanessa, and yet I knew her well. Just through her writings on this board I knew what a wonderful, caring person she was and how she always reached out to others. She had a sweetness about her that came shining through. Most of us have not met, and probably never will, but still, we share a bond that brings us together in these tough times. We truly care about each other; that is what keeps us coming back, even through all of the sad times. Without joy you cannot feel sorrow. Thank you Vanessa for the joy you brought to all of us. We will miss you. Much love, __________________ Gerri Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05 Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++ AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007 Radiation 30 treatments Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal) May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening ********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault Last edited by Gerri; 08-17-2008 at 10:35 AM..