Do you want to know something sisters in pink?

Ritzy
Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I love you all sooooooooooooo much and I feel so honored to be a part of your lives, no matter how small it might be.

This site has been a life saver for me and for so many of us that I don't what we would do without it. I don't know what we would do without each other!

The bond that we have, the encouragement and support from each and every one you is amazing.

We stand together during the good times and the bad. That has never been more evident than at the recent loss of Heidi and now Moopy.

The outpouring of your words, the flowers, the songs, the wearing of pink, the poems have shown how big our hearts are and how fragile we all are.

We are like a circle of wagons surrounding whoever needs our protection. We applaud and dance when NED is posted. We sometimes only write a few words, but, those words resound a trillion times over to the sister needing to hear them.

You are all amazing and I am so grateful, so thankful to call you my sisters!

So get ready, because I am sending each of you the biggest hug today that I can give!


Love,

Sue :)
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Comments

  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    Poignant, beautiful, and
    Poignant, beautiful, and oh-so-true! You echo the emotions of the family of Kindred Spirits perfectly. Thank you for posting this.

    Hugs and love,
    Chen♥
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    chenheart said:

    Poignant, beautiful, and
    Poignant, beautiful, and oh-so-true! You echo the emotions of the family of Kindred Spirits perfectly. Thank you for posting this.

    Hugs and love,
    Chen♥

    Yes, Thanks Ritzy. I feel
    Yes, Thanks Ritzy. I feel the same way only you said it so elequently.
    Love You Too!
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    Sue .. you stated my sentiments so beautifully ...
    Thank you. What is truly funny is that I can recall a story, heartache or surgery with each and every one of you.

    Sue .. do you recall early on in my treatment you posted something about having twice baked potatoes and steaks .. your sister was coming over for a BBQ -- I was dazed and confused, as I did not KNOW that you 'Radiation Goddess' do NOT lose your taste buds, and have the ability to eat, taste and feel all foods. No metallic taste in your mouths .. I was SURPRISED, you could eat, and enjoy the wonderful taste of any food === I was out of my mind with envy!!! Little silly stories -- friendships. Our lives shared, as well as tears and laughter.

    I adore and love all of you WARRIORS! We must keep up the Fight, and push forward -- to honor all our fallen ANGELS.

    Strength and Courage,

    Vicki Sam
  • Calleen
    Calleen Member Posts: 411
    VickiSam said:

    Sue .. you stated my sentiments so beautifully ...
    Thank you. What is truly funny is that I can recall a story, heartache or surgery with each and every one of you.

    Sue .. do you recall early on in my treatment you posted something about having twice baked potatoes and steaks .. your sister was coming over for a BBQ -- I was dazed and confused, as I did not KNOW that you 'Radiation Goddess' do NOT lose your taste buds, and have the ability to eat, taste and feel all foods. No metallic taste in your mouths .. I was SURPRISED, you could eat, and enjoy the wonderful taste of any food === I was out of my mind with envy!!! Little silly stories -- friendships. Our lives shared, as well as tears and laughter.

    I adore and love all of you WARRIORS! We must keep up the Fight, and push forward -- to honor all our fallen ANGELS.

    Strength and Courage,

    Vicki Sam

    Yes!
    I agree with you Ritzy... Its been about a year since I posted and months since I looked in on this sight. BUT the Kindred Spirit is still very much alive here and the bond is unbreakable....

    Calleen
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    Calleen said:

    Yes!
    I agree with you Ritzy... Its been about a year since I posted and months since I looked in on this sight. BUT the Kindred Spirit is still very much alive here and the bond is unbreakable....

    Calleen

    Beautifully expressed
    sending hugs back at you.

    Sylvia
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    Calleen said:

    Yes!
    I agree with you Ritzy... Its been about a year since I posted and months since I looked in on this sight. BUT the Kindred Spirit is still very much alive here and the bond is unbreakable....

    Calleen

    So true. I know whenever I
    So true. I know whenever I have asked a question on here, I have gotten so many helpful responses and so many hugs and prayers.

    Our bond will never will be broken.


    We all share our deepest and scariest thoughts and always find this a safe place to land.


    Thanks Ritzy!
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    Beautifully put Ritzy and so
    Beautifully put Ritzy and so very true.
  • Kylez said:

    So true. I know whenever I
    So true. I know whenever I have asked a question on here, I have gotten so many helpful responses and so many hugs and prayers.

    Our bond will never will be broken.


    We all share our deepest and scariest thoughts and always find this a safe place to land.


    Thanks Ritzy!

    Thank you for putting into positive terms...
    my grunts and kvetching.
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    Thank you for this Ritzy.
    Thank you for this Ritzy. We are definitely a community--one that is now such an important part of my life. A community of unique voices but a community in which all share in protecting, encouraging, strengthening, educating each other--and also grieving with each other. I am proud to be a small part of such an amazing group!
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    VickiSam said:

    Sue .. you stated my sentiments so beautifully ...
    Thank you. What is truly funny is that I can recall a story, heartache or surgery with each and every one of you.

    Sue .. do you recall early on in my treatment you posted something about having twice baked potatoes and steaks .. your sister was coming over for a BBQ -- I was dazed and confused, as I did not KNOW that you 'Radiation Goddess' do NOT lose your taste buds, and have the ability to eat, taste and feel all foods. No metallic taste in your mouths .. I was SURPRISED, you could eat, and enjoy the wonderful taste of any food === I was out of my mind with envy!!! Little silly stories -- friendships. Our lives shared, as well as tears and laughter.

    I adore and love all of you WARRIORS! We must keep up the Fight, and push forward -- to honor all our fallen ANGELS.

    Strength and Courage,

    Vicki Sam

    WOW!
    Wow! You have a great memory Vicki Sam! I wish I did!

    One of the perks ( if that can be said ) of having rads is that you don't lose your taste. Thank goodness! lol But, there are a couple more. No shaving under my arm and I don't sweat there, so no deodorant needed. ( but, I still put it on out of habit lol )

    Our lives are shared and our lives are intertwined with a bond that cannot be broken.

    And, that is a good thing!


    Sue :)
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    Calleen said:

    Yes!
    I agree with you Ritzy... Its been about a year since I posted and months since I looked in on this sight. BUT the Kindred Spirit is still very much alive here and the bond is unbreakable....

    Calleen

    Love you Ritzy! Your
    Love you Ritzy! Your swinging tail always puts a smile on my face.
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    fauxma said:

    Beautifully put Ritzy and so
    Beautifully put Ritzy and so very true.

    I love the circle of wagons.
    I love the circle of wagons. That is exactly what it feels like when our other sisters help us.

    Thanks Sue!


    Hugs, Leeza
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member

    Thank you for this Ritzy.
    Thank you for this Ritzy. We are definitely a community--one that is now such an important part of my life. A community of unique voices but a community in which all share in protecting, encouraging, strengthening, educating each other--and also grieving with each other. I am proud to be a small part of such an amazing group!

    Ditto
    Thank you for putting this into words and for reminding me that no matter what the question, problem, news (good or bad) is, you have all become an important part of my life, too. Everyone's willingness to share the trials and tribulations of her/his own personal journey has only strengthened me on mine.

    Love you all, too.
    Suzanne
  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    Sisters in Pink
    Dear Ritzy/Sue,

    What an absolutely wonderful post! Articulate and uplifting. Beautifully said. Wish I could have said it, but am SO glad that you did.
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    :-)
    I felt that massive and wonderful hug and it was wonderful, thank you Ritzy and all you other gals who are such a great source of love and support!

    RE
  • pbrndm5
    pbrndm5 Member Posts: 83
    RE said:

    :-)
    I felt that massive and wonderful hug and it was wonderful, thank you Ritzy and all you other gals who are such a great source of love and support!

    RE

    You are so
    Right. Even though I became a part of this board just recently and didn't know Heidi or Moopy I'm sending my love and hugs to all you. This board has been a lifesaver for me. It's wonderful to be able to talk and have all the support and love from everyone here!
    Denise
  • 24242
    24242 Member Posts: 1,398
    pbrndm5 said:

    You are so
    Right. Even though I became a part of this board just recently and didn't know Heidi or Moopy I'm sending my love and hugs to all you. This board has been a lifesaver for me. It's wonderful to be able to talk and have all the support and love from everyone here!
    Denise

    WOW
    I came here looking for a place to lay my fears and a place to find someone in the middle of the night even if it was just to post my note. 14 years of survival and I cannot imagine what my life would have been like if it wasn't for the SOUL TOUCH because I have found that can replace the very missed human one if you have had to move from family and all your friends.
    We don't win all the time but we do know what it feels like to...
    Our sisters will forever be on my team TARA and I suggest we all find a place for them on each and everyone of our teams.
    LOVE with much LIGHT
    Tara
  • roseann4
    roseann4 Member Posts: 992 Member
    pbrndm5 said:

    You are so
    Right. Even though I became a part of this board just recently and didn't know Heidi or Moopy I'm sending my love and hugs to all you. This board has been a lifesaver for me. It's wonderful to be able to talk and have all the support and love from everyone here!
    Denise

    We are like family.
    I mean like our encouaging and loving family. I was trying to explain to my husband why I check in every day. Facing what we have all faced creates a strong bond. Some have said that after treatment I should forget about bc and move on. I have a very full life but forgetting is not going to happen. Who knows what the future holds but one thing is for sure....we'll be here to help each other get through the tough times and celebrate the good times. Hugs to all.

    Roseann
  • linpsu
    linpsu Member Posts: 747
    so true
    What a beautiful message, Ritzy, and oh, so true! This site is so very important to me. I feel it is the only place where I can come and be surrounded by others who are going through what I am. No mundane question or concern of mine is ever too insignificant that it isn't considered important to a sister who is going through the same thing. No doctors or family members can ever understand what it is we deal with on a daily basis, not only the physical issues, but more importantly, the emotional ones. My heart is so full of the love and support that I feel when I am here. Hugs to all, Linda
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    So true Sue!
    And I love you all!

    xoxo,
    Jean