Chenheart

chenheart
chenheart Member Posts: 5,159

Hello CSN and Kindred Spirits....

       I am Chen's daughter/neice Siobhan and I am writing to keep all of the people she loves informed on her current condition. She has been fighting the Beast with chemo for 2 solid years now and though we've seen some improvements here and there, alas we are out of options. Her cancer spread to her liver and despite all our best efforts with treatments and alternative therapy the cancer has taken 2/3 of her liver. She is no longer filtering the chemo and has officially stopped treatment. She is on hospice care now and we are doing our absolute best to keep her as comfortable and pain free as we can. We are unsure of how much time we have left with our Chenheart but any words of love and hope and addoration will be passed to her via myself.

       I know that I dont know most of you, and in the best way intended, I hope I never have to, but what I do know is how much you all mean to Chen. She has gained so much strength, wisdom, love and friendship from the people she has connected with here on CSN and I know it has imeasurably helped her to fight this long and this hard. You all have touched her life and her heart in so many ways that all I can do is give my appriciation to all of you for being such an amazing bunch of friends and Kindred Spirits. That being said, I will do my best to respond to your questions and concerns regarding her condition as well as continue to keep you all informed when she makes her final journey into the next phase of her amazing life.

       As her only daughter, I am doing my best to stay strong and to those of you who know how this feels, please hug yourself from me..It's not easy, it's very frightening and very hard, but if Chen can gain and gather so much love from all of you, I know that I can too.

       With all the love you have given her over the years, just remember that she is giving it all right back to you from her larger than life, still beating heart...

 

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  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    From Reggie

    Reggie has also asked me to thank all of you for being so strong and giving her so much love and support... he wants to be included in the Kindreds as well and any love, advice or encouraging words for him I will also relay... thank you all again...

  • Dawne.Hope
    Dawne.Hope Member Posts: 823
    Dearest

    Siobhan,

    I just to checked in on this site to see if there were updates re Chen and here was this post.

     

    Thank you for keeping us updated.  Your mother was the first one who helped me and responded to me on this site.  She is and was such a blessing to me and to so many others.

     

    Tell her we love her.  Tell her we are praying for her and for you and for Reggie and all in her family.  She has touched so many.  

     

    We love you too, Siobhan.  We are praying for you.  As a daughter who was there for my mother during her last days ... I know.  Love to you and peace and comfort as you hold your momma's hand during this precious days.  Praying for you all.  Sending hugs your way.  xoxoxo

  • Dawne.Hope
    Dawne.Hope Member Posts: 823
    chenheart said:

    From Reggie

    Reggie has also asked me to thank all of you for being so strong and giving her so much love and support... he wants to be included in the Kindreds as well and any love, advice or encouraging words for him I will also relay... thank you all again...

    praying!

     

    Reggie, we are praying for you!!

    There are no words I can say right now except thank you for sharing Chen with us, thank you for the joy you've brought to her life.  We're praying for you! 

  • rutzetta
    rutzetta Member Posts: 174
    chenheart said:

    From Reggie

    Reggie has also asked me to thank all of you for being so strong and giving her so much love and support... he wants to be included in the Kindreds as well and any love, advice or encouraging words for him I will also relay... thank you all again...

    Our Prayers

    Reggie & Siobhan, My prayers and thoughts are with you.  Claudia  is an amazing Lady who opened her heart to everyone. Reggie when I met you both in Santa Barbara I thought, How Wonderful you both were to me that day. I will always cherish my picture with Claudia, as I felt so special to be in the presence of such a loved Lady, who made me feel like I've known her all my life.

    Constance

     

  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 Member Posts: 2,072
    Siobahn and Reggie

    Thank you for posting, we all love Chen, she has touched to many of our lifes in such an amazing way, when I first met her in 2008 she had 'Talked me down off the ledge' many times, I owe her so much.   I know she can feel the love and positive energy we are all sending to her.  Love to you all.  Tasha xxxxxxxx

  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    Sweet Claudia.

    Thank you for everything you gave to us. Thank you for always being there despite of your situation. Thank you for existing in our world as most people are selfish and you are a giver. Thank you for your love and support.

    I am sending you prayers and a lot of love. I am thinking of all the time. I want you to have peace and know that you are very loved. I also want you to know that no matter what happens, you will not be alone. Keep your chin up high and BELIEVE everything will be OK. EVERYTHING WILL BE OK. EVERYTHING.

    Sending you all the love I have in my heart.

    XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

  • tom29mi
    tom29mi Member Posts: 31 Member
    My dear friend Chen

    Although i haven't talked to her in a very long time i will always remember the love and support she showed me when i found my way to csn many years ago. Rest easy chen and know how much you are loved and treasured

  • salls41
    salls41 Member Posts: 340
    thoughts and Prayers

    My thoughts and prayers continue for Chen and all of her loved ones. I believe there will be a very special, welcoming place for her when her journey here is through. Her kind words to me last year were so comforting and helpful.. and I am one of so many she has helped along the way. My honor and privilege to have been a part of this group with Chen. 

    Sandy

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    I am sending big, supportive hugs....

    Siobhan,

    Please give your mom a BIG hug from me.....she is in my thoughts and prayers...

    And all of the rest of you, her dear family, I wish for you joy in the moments that you still share with her....

     

    BIG hugs, Kathi

  • Clementine_P
    Clementine_P Member Posts: 518 Member
    Siobhan and Reggie

    Chen is a shining light and a special person.  She has positively influenced the lives of many here on CSN.  I know she is in good hand with you both and that she is comforted by this.  I hope she feels nothing but the love you all those around her are sending her.

    My best to you both and the rest of your family during this emotionally wrenching time.

    Clementine

  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    Chen, Reggie, and Siobhan

    Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you as our beloved Claudia transitions to her new and final home, and may the days to come bring you all some much deserved peace.

    Love,
    Joe

  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    Love Our Dear chenheart

     

    Dear Siobhan,

    You know how much we all love our dear chenheart, and we know how much she loves and adores you.  Thank you for being there with her and passing along all of the love and hugs that we are sending.  I am so glad that you are there for her.  You and Reggie are her world.  She has told us that many times.

    I cannot tell you how much she has helped me and others along this journey. 

    Love and hugs to all of you,

    xoxo,

    Jean

     

  • renee616
    renee616 Member Posts: 181
    Chenheart

    Dearest Claudia,

    Thank you for taking so much of your precious time to befreind me on this very site, When I was scared & sad, confused. Thank you for stepping up & welcoming me. For etending hospitality & embracing me as a true Kindred. I have high hopes of meeting you one day, I know you will be gracious & welcome me home as if We'd met before. I look forward to getting to know you in person. You are an interesting woman & I do believe We could talk for hours on end. Praying for God's blessings upon you & Reggie,  Siobhan, your adorable grand babies & your whole precious family. What a loving beautiful family you are. I have heard so many on CSN & Breast freinds group refer to your name on so many counts. You have touched so many lives & you have indeed made a difference in So many lives! May God Bless & keep you my friend......

    Love, hugs & tremendous gratitude for all that you are!,

    Renee Mack Hall, AKA Renee616

    Ecclesiastes 3:1:8

    The Mystery of time:

    There is an occasion for everything,

    And a time for every activity under Heaven,

    A time to give birth and a time to die,

    A time to plant & a time to uproot

    A time to kill and a time to heal.

    a time to tear down and a time to build.

    A time to weep and a time to laugh.

    A time to mourn and a time to dance.

    A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones.

    A time to embrace and a time to avoid embracing.

    A time to search and a time to count it lost.

    A time to keep and a time to throw away.

    A time to tear and a time to sew.

    A time to be silent and a time to speak.

    A time to love and a time to hate.

    A time of war and a time of peace.

    God has made everything appropriated in its time.

    Whatever is, has already been, and whatever will be, already is.

    Lorrie posted one of your quotes today in a post: "We do what we have to do, so we can do what we want to do......

     

  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941

    Sending loving thoughts and prayers to you during this most difficult time. As she was to so many, she was absolutely the bright star on many of my cloudy days. I will miss our political banter which caused many a chuckle between us. She is one of a kind. Her wisdom, love for life, and kind words will always resonate with me. Heaven will be receiving another bright star. I pray that cancer is iradicated from this earth. We have lost way too many kindreds to this dreadful disease. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} 

  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941

    Sending loving thoughts and prayers to you during this most difficult time. As she was to so many, she was absolutely the bright star on many of my cloudy days. I will miss our political banter which caused many a chuckle between us. She is one of a kind. Her wisdom, love for life, and kind words will always resonate with me. Heaven will be receiving another bright star. I pray that cancer is iradicated from this earth. We have lost way too many kindreds to this dreadful disease. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} 

  • mamolady
    mamolady Member Posts: 796 Member
    Siobhan and Reggie,
    Please

    Siobhan and Reggie,
    Please know I will keep you all in my prayers. Chen is such an amazing woman we can't help but love her! I know she will travel this part of her journey with all the grace and courage she has shown in the past. Just know she is not traveling alone.
    Cindy
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    Peace Unto You

    Dear Claudia, Reggie, and Siobhan,

    Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. 

    We know Chen has fought very hard over the course of time.  She is a tremendous ray of light and gave so much of herself to others.  It is hard to find the words.  I can go on and on about Chen's many good works and deeds as can many others. 

    May God grant you peace of mind and heart during this time.

     

  • elm3544
    elm3544 Member Posts: 748
    Siobhan, Reggie

    Sending you all the love that she has shown me over the 4 years that I have known her. Support and encouragement through this board, through Facebook and private messages. I am fortunate to have met her in person and hold dear the sweet memories. What a beautiful soul.

     

     

  • roseann4
    roseann4 Member Posts: 992 Member
    tasha_111 said:

    Siobahn and Reggie

    Thank you for posting, we all love Chen, she has touched to many of our lifes in such an amazing way, when I first met her in 2008 she had 'Talked me down off the ledge' many times, I owe her so much.   I know she can feel the love and positive energy we are all sending to her.  Love to you all.  Tasha xxxxxxxx

    Please tell her how much she has given all of us!

    When I was first diagnosed 4 years ago, Chen was such an inspiration to me.  Her words of wisdom meant so much to all of us.  She started the holiday ornament exchange which still happens every year.  I think of her often and will continue to pray for her, you and your family.

    She is very loved and has impacted all of us.  

    Roseann

  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    Chen

    Tell her that I am sending my spirit guide (Grey Wolf) to watch over her during this part of her journey. Her wisdom helped me in so many ways during the time I was going through treatment. She is truly an amazing woman and I can honestly say that I have always admired her spirit and grace. She was the very first person that I sent hats to in 2010 when I first started making them.

    Sending my prayers to a dear friend and Kindred Spirit.

    Always

    Donna