I wanted to share this with all of you

fauxma
fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
My daughter showed me this website. This is a friend of hers and I thought these were so beautiful and the message of love so heartfelt. I hope all of you have a chance to go see what she has created for someone she loved and lost to cancer. When you go to the site go to Hearts. If you want to have each new one sent each week, go to the email and type in subscribe. http://www.mondayheartsformadalene.com/
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  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    How Wonderful
    Stef thank you for sharing this, what a wonderful tribute this is to a fellow cancer gal. I am going to attempt to link the page with the hearts here for folks to see, but if you go to the link be sure to also click on the "The Beginning" tab that tell of this courageous individual the hearts are made in honor of, here goes hope it works.

    Stunning hearts

    Again thank you Stef, have missed seeing you here as I do not come on as frequently as I once did.

    Hugs to you,

    RE
  • greyhoundluvr
    greyhoundluvr Member Posts: 402
    Fauxma
    This is a beautiful and touching story - thank you for sharing!
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    ♥ Hearts for Madelene ♥


    After I wiped the tears from my eyes, I started to smile and my heart felt full. What a beautiful and touching tribute to someone so loved. I truly think that Madelene can see the hearts from heaven....I really do!

    Thank You Stef for sharing this beautiful site with us.

    And, like RE, I am not on here much anymore as life after cancer means I am moving on to live a full and happy life, too full at times. lol But, I check in every now and then to still stay in touch somewhat.

    I pray that you are doing well Stef and enjoying your summer to the fullest! Thanks again for your post as it has touched my heart.


    Love, Jeanne ♥
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000

    Fauxma
    This is a beautiful and touching story - thank you for sharing!

    Thanks fauxma for sharing
    Thanks fauxma for sharing this. It is very beautiful!


    And, I want to say thanks to RE for posting the link to click on.



    Hugs, Megan
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    RE said:

    How Wonderful
    Stef thank you for sharing this, what a wonderful tribute this is to a fellow cancer gal. I am going to attempt to link the page with the hearts here for folks to see, but if you go to the link be sure to also click on the "The Beginning" tab that tell of this courageous individual the hearts are made in honor of, here goes hope it works.

    Stunning hearts

    Again thank you Stef, have missed seeing you here as I do not come on as frequently as I once did.

    Hugs to you,

    RE

    Thanks Stef
    WOW! Very touching and moving Stef. Thanks!

    Hugs, Kylez
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    Jeanne D said:

    ♥ Hearts for Madelene ♥


    After I wiped the tears from my eyes, I started to smile and my heart felt full. What a beautiful and touching tribute to someone so loved. I truly think that Madelene can see the hearts from heaven....I really do!

    Thank You Stef for sharing this beautiful site with us.

    And, like RE, I am not on here much anymore as life after cancer means I am moving on to live a full and happy life, too full at times. lol But, I check in every now and then to still stay in touch somewhat.

    I pray that you are doing well Stef and enjoying your summer to the fullest! Thanks again for your post as it has touched my heart.


    Love, Jeanne ♥

    I am also not on here as
    I am also not on here as often. Many of the long timers know that I was going through job losses for both my hubby and myself, home foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss of one vehicle as well as cancer. Sounds awful doesn't it. Well, it really wasn't nearly so bad as it sounds. We are both retired and while our finances are much lower we are doing okay. We have moved to a cute 1 bedroom place in Alameda with a little yard (that the landlord takes care of) around the corner from our daughter and her family and we love it. The place is so much easier for us and we love the area and having the grandkids a few doors away. We were in our house for 33 years (we did a refinance to upgrade it and then the market went south and we were upside down on the mortgage). You would think that I would be sad to leave it, but it was a lot to keep up with a big yard. It was a house full of joy and laughter that we moved into when our girl was 2. I know that it will be bought by someone who will love it and they will feel the love and joy and positive energy that we left there. We don't need two cars so giving up the truck was easy. We have no bills hanging over our heads and hubby is on medicare and I am still covered by cobra. Soon I will be on medicare and I won't have to pay the cobra costs (which are high but manageable). So as long as we have our health, our family and each other, Den and I will be just fine. As some of you know I always try to find the upside to any situation. Sometimes it's harder to find but it's there. My cancer was caught early, very treatable and I am doing fine. My check ups have been good and I have no side affects from the arimidex. I consider myself a lucky lady. I have always said that I don't borrow trouble. I don't think of my glass as half full or half empty, I'm just glad I have a glass.
    This journey can be long and hard and full of ups and downs, pitfalls and upsets. I have been very lucky that in spite of having had 3 different primary cancers and 2 skin cancers in 10 years that I have done so well. I wish that all those with cancers had the path that I have walked. It wasn't a walk in the park but it wasn't Mt Everest either.
    Like Jeanne and Re and so many others I will probably be on here less and less. Life is calling and I am enjoying it to the hilt. But I will check in on occasion and if I think I have something important (at least in my mind) I will speak up. And if I find something that I think will inspire like the heart site I will post it. Re, thanks for making the access easier. I was so touched by this tribute when I saw it. I want to tell you all, both old friends and new that I hope all of you thrive and get healthy and dance with NED. Bless you all so much, you have given me more than you will ever know. With love and affection
    Stef (fauxma)
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member

    Fauxma
    This is a beautiful and touching story - thank you for sharing!

    Yes, thanks RE for adding
    Yes, thanks RE for adding the link to go to. It helped me.
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    fauxma said:

    I am also not on here as
    I am also not on here as often. Many of the long timers know that I was going through job losses for both my hubby and myself, home foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss of one vehicle as well as cancer. Sounds awful doesn't it. Well, it really wasn't nearly so bad as it sounds. We are both retired and while our finances are much lower we are doing okay. We have moved to a cute 1 bedroom place in Alameda with a little yard (that the landlord takes care of) around the corner from our daughter and her family and we love it. The place is so much easier for us and we love the area and having the grandkids a few doors away. We were in our house for 33 years (we did a refinance to upgrade it and then the market went south and we were upside down on the mortgage). You would think that I would be sad to leave it, but it was a lot to keep up with a big yard. It was a house full of joy and laughter that we moved into when our girl was 2. I know that it will be bought by someone who will love it and they will feel the love and joy and positive energy that we left there. We don't need two cars so giving up the truck was easy. We have no bills hanging over our heads and hubby is on medicare and I am still covered by cobra. Soon I will be on medicare and I won't have to pay the cobra costs (which are high but manageable). So as long as we have our health, our family and each other, Den and I will be just fine. As some of you know I always try to find the upside to any situation. Sometimes it's harder to find but it's there. My cancer was caught early, very treatable and I am doing fine. My check ups have been good and I have no side affects from the arimidex. I consider myself a lucky lady. I have always said that I don't borrow trouble. I don't think of my glass as half full or half empty, I'm just glad I have a glass.
    This journey can be long and hard and full of ups and downs, pitfalls and upsets. I have been very lucky that in spite of having had 3 different primary cancers and 2 skin cancers in 10 years that I have done so well. I wish that all those with cancers had the path that I have walked. It wasn't a walk in the park but it wasn't Mt Everest either.
    Like Jeanne and Re and so many others I will probably be on here less and less. Life is calling and I am enjoying it to the hilt. But I will check in on occasion and if I think I have something important (at least in my mind) I will speak up. And if I find something that I think will inspire like the heart site I will post it. Re, thanks for making the access easier. I was so touched by this tribute when I saw it. I want to tell you all, both old friends and new that I hope all of you thrive and get healthy and dance with NED. Bless you all so much, you have given me more than you will ever know. With love and affection
    Stef (fauxma)

    ;-)
    Oh Stef it is so nice to hear that things have settled in a positive way for you and yours, somehow you being you I knew that it would. Oh and how wonderful that you are so close to the grandchildren, what a blessing that is!

    Putting the link on there was my pleasure it is a beautiful site. I am thrilled to hear you are out living life as you should be.

    Hugs to my friend,

    RE
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    fauxma said:

    I am also not on here as
    I am also not on here as often. Many of the long timers know that I was going through job losses for both my hubby and myself, home foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss of one vehicle as well as cancer. Sounds awful doesn't it. Well, it really wasn't nearly so bad as it sounds. We are both retired and while our finances are much lower we are doing okay. We have moved to a cute 1 bedroom place in Alameda with a little yard (that the landlord takes care of) around the corner from our daughter and her family and we love it. The place is so much easier for us and we love the area and having the grandkids a few doors away. We were in our house for 33 years (we did a refinance to upgrade it and then the market went south and we were upside down on the mortgage). You would think that I would be sad to leave it, but it was a lot to keep up with a big yard. It was a house full of joy and laughter that we moved into when our girl was 2. I know that it will be bought by someone who will love it and they will feel the love and joy and positive energy that we left there. We don't need two cars so giving up the truck was easy. We have no bills hanging over our heads and hubby is on medicare and I am still covered by cobra. Soon I will be on medicare and I won't have to pay the cobra costs (which are high but manageable). So as long as we have our health, our family and each other, Den and I will be just fine. As some of you know I always try to find the upside to any situation. Sometimes it's harder to find but it's there. My cancer was caught early, very treatable and I am doing fine. My check ups have been good and I have no side affects from the arimidex. I consider myself a lucky lady. I have always said that I don't borrow trouble. I don't think of my glass as half full or half empty, I'm just glad I have a glass.
    This journey can be long and hard and full of ups and downs, pitfalls and upsets. I have been very lucky that in spite of having had 3 different primary cancers and 2 skin cancers in 10 years that I have done so well. I wish that all those with cancers had the path that I have walked. It wasn't a walk in the park but it wasn't Mt Everest either.
    Like Jeanne and Re and so many others I will probably be on here less and less. Life is calling and I am enjoying it to the hilt. But I will check in on occasion and if I think I have something important (at least in my mind) I will speak up. And if I find something that I think will inspire like the heart site I will post it. Re, thanks for making the access easier. I was so touched by this tribute when I saw it. I want to tell you all, both old friends and new that I hope all of you thrive and get healthy and dance with NED. Bless you all so much, you have given me more than you will ever know. With love and affection
    Stef (fauxma)

    That is so touching! It is
    That is so touching! It is good to see you post too Stef! You are one positive lady that I always enjoyed seeing on here!

    Hugs, Angie
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    fauxma said:

    I am also not on here as
    I am also not on here as often. Many of the long timers know that I was going through job losses for both my hubby and myself, home foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss of one vehicle as well as cancer. Sounds awful doesn't it. Well, it really wasn't nearly so bad as it sounds. We are both retired and while our finances are much lower we are doing okay. We have moved to a cute 1 bedroom place in Alameda with a little yard (that the landlord takes care of) around the corner from our daughter and her family and we love it. The place is so much easier for us and we love the area and having the grandkids a few doors away. We were in our house for 33 years (we did a refinance to upgrade it and then the market went south and we were upside down on the mortgage). You would think that I would be sad to leave it, but it was a lot to keep up with a big yard. It was a house full of joy and laughter that we moved into when our girl was 2. I know that it will be bought by someone who will love it and they will feel the love and joy and positive energy that we left there. We don't need two cars so giving up the truck was easy. We have no bills hanging over our heads and hubby is on medicare and I am still covered by cobra. Soon I will be on medicare and I won't have to pay the cobra costs (which are high but manageable). So as long as we have our health, our family and each other, Den and I will be just fine. As some of you know I always try to find the upside to any situation. Sometimes it's harder to find but it's there. My cancer was caught early, very treatable and I am doing fine. My check ups have been good and I have no side affects from the arimidex. I consider myself a lucky lady. I have always said that I don't borrow trouble. I don't think of my glass as half full or half empty, I'm just glad I have a glass.
    This journey can be long and hard and full of ups and downs, pitfalls and upsets. I have been very lucky that in spite of having had 3 different primary cancers and 2 skin cancers in 10 years that I have done so well. I wish that all those with cancers had the path that I have walked. It wasn't a walk in the park but it wasn't Mt Everest either.
    Like Jeanne and Re and so many others I will probably be on here less and less. Life is calling and I am enjoying it to the hilt. But I will check in on occasion and if I think I have something important (at least in my mind) I will speak up. And if I find something that I think will inspire like the heart site I will post it. Re, thanks for making the access easier. I was so touched by this tribute when I saw it. I want to tell you all, both old friends and new that I hope all of you thrive and get healthy and dance with NED. Bless you all so much, you have given me more than you will ever know. With love and affection
    Stef (fauxma)

    Blessings are sometimes sent
    Blessings are sometimes sent to us in strnage ways. Sometimes we don't understand it while it is happening but sooner or later it is revealed to us. May your life now be less stressful and I hope you enjoy every minute of it.

    Hugs

    Donna
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member

    Blessings are sometimes sent
    Blessings are sometimes sent to us in strnage ways. Sometimes we don't understand it while it is happening but sooner or later it is revealed to us. May your life now be less stressful and I hope you enjoy every minute of it.

    Hugs

    Donna

    Thanks for this post fauxma.
    Thanks for this post fauxma. Very beautiful.

    And, it sounds like you are doing better now than ever before. It must be great to be so close to your daughter and grandchildren.


    Hugs, Leeza
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    I love this! Hearts, such a
    I love this! Hearts, such a beautiful way to show his wife how much he loved her, in life and in death. Thank you!


    And, I love your hearts Jeanne D! Really cool!
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    RE said:

    How Wonderful
    Stef thank you for sharing this, what a wonderful tribute this is to a fellow cancer gal. I am going to attempt to link the page with the hearts here for folks to see, but if you go to the link be sure to also click on the "The Beginning" tab that tell of this courageous individual the hearts are made in honor of, here goes hope it works.

    Stunning hearts

    Again thank you Stef, have missed seeing you here as I do not come on as frequently as I once did.

    Hugs to you,

    RE

    And, thank you RE for making
    And, thank you RE for making the link so readily available for all of us to go to!
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    fauxma said:

    I am also not on here as
    I am also not on here as often. Many of the long timers know that I was going through job losses for both my hubby and myself, home foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss of one vehicle as well as cancer. Sounds awful doesn't it. Well, it really wasn't nearly so bad as it sounds. We are both retired and while our finances are much lower we are doing okay. We have moved to a cute 1 bedroom place in Alameda with a little yard (that the landlord takes care of) around the corner from our daughter and her family and we love it. The place is so much easier for us and we love the area and having the grandkids a few doors away. We were in our house for 33 years (we did a refinance to upgrade it and then the market went south and we were upside down on the mortgage). You would think that I would be sad to leave it, but it was a lot to keep up with a big yard. It was a house full of joy and laughter that we moved into when our girl was 2. I know that it will be bought by someone who will love it and they will feel the love and joy and positive energy that we left there. We don't need two cars so giving up the truck was easy. We have no bills hanging over our heads and hubby is on medicare and I am still covered by cobra. Soon I will be on medicare and I won't have to pay the cobra costs (which are high but manageable). So as long as we have our health, our family and each other, Den and I will be just fine. As some of you know I always try to find the upside to any situation. Sometimes it's harder to find but it's there. My cancer was caught early, very treatable and I am doing fine. My check ups have been good and I have no side affects from the arimidex. I consider myself a lucky lady. I have always said that I don't borrow trouble. I don't think of my glass as half full or half empty, I'm just glad I have a glass.
    This journey can be long and hard and full of ups and downs, pitfalls and upsets. I have been very lucky that in spite of having had 3 different primary cancers and 2 skin cancers in 10 years that I have done so well. I wish that all those with cancers had the path that I have walked. It wasn't a walk in the park but it wasn't Mt Everest either.
    Like Jeanne and Re and so many others I will probably be on here less and less. Life is calling and I am enjoying it to the hilt. But I will check in on occasion and if I think I have something important (at least in my mind) I will speak up. And if I find something that I think will inspire like the heart site I will post it. Re, thanks for making the access easier. I was so touched by this tribute when I saw it. I want to tell you all, both old friends and new that I hope all of you thrive and get healthy and dance with NED. Bless you all so much, you have given me more than you will ever know. With love and affection
    Stef (fauxma)

    So glad to read how well you
    So glad to read how well you are doing Stef. You sure had a lot to go thru. Wishing you all the best in your life and your future!
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    susie09 said:

    I love this! Hearts, such a
    I love this! Hearts, such a beautiful way to show his wife how much he loved her, in life and in death. Thank you!


    And, I love your hearts Jeanne D! Really cool!

    Susie,
    Page is a female.

    Susie,
    Page is a female. She and her girlfriend were very much in love. And this was her way of expressing that love. Love comes in many packages and it is always so beautiful. I am glad that you and the others were able to enjoy this wonderful expression of devotion.
    Stef
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    fauxma said:

    Susie,
    Page is a female.

    Susie,
    Page is a female. She and her girlfriend were very much in love. And this was her way of expressing that love. Love comes in many packages and it is always so beautiful. I am glad that you and the others were able to enjoy this wonderful expression of devotion.
    Stef

    Ok, I am really dense.
    Ok, I am really dense. Sorry Stef, I thought it was from her husband. I did really enjoy her words and what she did for her love. Thanks again for the post!
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    susie09 said:

    Ok, I am really dense.
    Ok, I am really dense. Sorry Stef, I thought it was from her husband. I did really enjoy her words and what she did for her love. Thanks again for the post!

    Thanks Stef!
    A beautiful tribute! Also, nice to hear how you are doing! Sounds like life is good for you and your family now, even after all that you have been thru.

    Lex♥
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    susie09 said:

    Ok, I am really dense.
    Ok, I am really dense. Sorry Stef, I thought it was from her husband. I did really enjoy her words and what she did for her love. Thanks again for the post!

    Susie, You are not dense (I
    Susie, You are not dense (I hope that I didn't imply that in my message). The name could be either a guy or girl and I also tend to think in couples that are the opposite sex even though I have friends that are in same sex relationships. Just wanted to clarify this. It truly doesn't matter whether we are men and women, men and men, or women and women, love is love. And this type of love is inspiring to all who are touched by it. Love is the greatest gift we can give each other.
    Stef
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    Stef~ I just realized that I
    Stef~ I just realized that I forgot to thank you for this post! There certainly are some loving people out there....

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    chenheart said:

    Stef~ I just realized that I
    Stef~ I just realized that I forgot to thank you for this post! There certainly are some loving people out there....

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    Yes, the name could be male
    Yes, the name could be male or female. LOL And, you are right Stef, love is love!