Chenheart

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  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    So Very sorry...

    Claudia (Chenheart) was one of the loveliest person to grace CSN Discussion Board.  Always a kind word to everyone.

     

    To her husband, Reggie, her daughter Siobhan and her family, my deepest sympathies as you all go through the last phase of this journey with Claudia.  I know that you have supported her through all the steps of this journey and none of it is easy watching a love one struggle.  I wish that I had words of wisdom to offer you.  Thank you for sharing with us.

     

    May you find the courage and peace you need at this time.

     

    Sirod aka Doris

     

  • butterflylvr
    butterflylvr Member Posts: 944
    SIROD said:

    So Very sorry...

    Claudia (Chenheart) was one of the loveliest person to grace CSN Discussion Board.  Always a kind word to everyone.

     

    To her husband, Reggie, her daughter Siobhan and her family, my deepest sympathies as you all go through the last phase of this journey with Claudia.  I know that you have supported her through all the steps of this journey and none of it is easy watching a love one struggle.  I wish that I had words of wisdom to offer you.  Thank you for sharing with us.

     

    May you find the courage and peace you need at this time.

     

    Sirod aka Doris

     

    My heart is aching and I can't imagine what the two of you have been going through these past few years. I want to tell you about Claudia, Claudia was my light, my inspiration and my mentor. When I was diagnosed in Oct. 2010, she reached out to me. Her beauty and grace kept me calm and on track, how can a woman with breast cancer have that much love and gratitude? I was soon to find out... Today my journey is idle and life has for the most part returned back to normal. Because of your mother/wife who will be forever carried in my heart, I am following in her shoes. They are not easy shoes to fill, but try I must. My heart and hands now reach out to any new sister willing to take a hold. Just today two people compared me to you dear Claudia. That is the biggest compliment I could ever get in life.

     

    I love you dear sister, rest easy now.. and we will meet very soon ♥

    Lorrie Rumpf

  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    Siobhan, thank you so much
    Siobhan, thank you so much for the update. Know that you and Reggie are in my thoughts and prayers for strength and healing. I had met Reggie and Claudia in 2011 in Sacramento at a Kindred lunch. Reggie if I could I would give you such a big hug. Thank you for being such the generous and amazing person you are and looking after our Chen so diligently. My heart goes out to both you and Siobhan. Please tell Claudia I have a smidgen of white sage, given to me many years ago and will burn it nightly on her behalf to wrap her in peace and express my gratitude in having her touch my life. Let her know we will be strong and move forward to appreciate all that we are given and will remember her always with a smile and a warm heart.

     

    I somehow think that on some dimension Claudia and Linda are helping each other during this time that requires much courage.

    I love you sweet sister...

    jan
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
    Siobhan and Reggie

    Chen has meant more to me than I can even begin to express.  Her grace and strength and sense of humor have made my journey so much easier. 

    I just want you both to know how much she's meant to so many of us, and how much she will be missed. 

    My sadness is not for her, she will be moving on to the next part of her journey and will no longer have to continue this fight she's fought so valiantly and for so long.  My sadness is for you both and the rest of your family and all of her friends because while we've been made better by her, we will miss her terribly.

    Marge

     

  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    Thank you, Siobhan... <3</b>
    ... for posting on behalf of your & our beloved Chenheart. You don't know all of us here; but, we all feel as if we know you. Because Chen shared you with us - she loves you dearly, is so proud of the person you are, and delights in your skills & talents, both culinary & artistic. Your eloquent words show that you are wise & strong beyond your young years. You are, indeed, her daughter, Siobhan. In every sense. You, more than anyone else, will carry Chen's heart & spirit into the future.
    You've been her steadfast supporter - enthusiastically participating alongside countless walks, awareness & fund-raising events. You are - like Chen - amazing, too.
    Our circle here of love, support & encouragement widens now - extending to include you, Reggie, and all of Chen's family. My most heartfelt hope is for continued strength, comfort & peace during the coming days. For all of you. Hope that you'll find moments to smile & laugh while sharing cherished & happy memories.
    To Claudia... my precious friend, my peapod...
    Love you, lots & always... forever & ever & ever... <3 xoxoxo
    I am beyond grateful for our special friendship - for how you've graced my life, my heart & my soul. As much as we are unique, we discovered - over time - that we share much more than we differ. Our friendship, formed over the past five years, feels almost like a lifetime. I will carry you within my heart until my own last breath. Our paths had been nearly identical, parallel, until a few years ago. First, you took a left turn. Then, a little later on, I turned right. Wish you'd been able to stay with me. I know with every cell of my being - there will be a time when we once again walk side-by-side.
    Am still wearing - for you - the silver necklace, as I have for so long now... touching the little heart-shaped pendant more often these past several days than ever before. For me - it is my heart & yours, combined.
    Love you, peapod... lots & always <3 xoxoxo
    Your peapod, 12/25
     
     
  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
    SIROD said:

    So Very sorry...

    Claudia (Chenheart) was one of the loveliest person to grace CSN Discussion Board.  Always a kind word to everyone.

     

    To her husband, Reggie, her daughter Siobhan and her family, my deepest sympathies as you all go through the last phase of this journey with Claudia.  I know that you have supported her through all the steps of this journey and none of it is easy watching a love one struggle.  I wish that I had words of wisdom to offer you.  Thank you for sharing with us.

     

    May you find the courage and peace you need at this time.

     

    Sirod aka Doris

     

    Thank You

    Siobhan, we all appreciate the time you have taken away from your Mother's side at this time.  Chen was the first person to reespond to my desperate cry for help in understanding what to expect with treatment, as well as any (AND i MEAN MANY), questions I had as I traveled down the road to being a survivor (at least for now).    I honestly felt that whatever Chen said was gospel, even more so than my oncologist.  Chen befriended so many survivors, as well as spouses/partners who were caregivers to the pink sisters.  That was in January 2008.  This morning I was awake way before my normal time, opened up Facebook and CSN, and found nothing new.  She is in my thoughts as well as you and Reggie as you go through this trying time.  There will never be another Chen, and there are many who feel this same way. 

    We will wait for additional updates.  Please tell Chen that my thoughts and prayers are with her every second.  I hate this disease!  My love to you and your family

     

    Judy

  • ladybug22
    ladybug22 Member Posts: 646
    chen

    we are with her. love hugs and prayers  . Chen gives from the heart.   My friend then, now, and for ever. I met her in 07

     

  • coco2008
    coco2008 Member Posts: 418

    Thank you, Siobhan... <3</b>
    ... for posting on behalf of your & our beloved Chenheart. You don't know all of us here; but, we all feel as if we know you. Because Chen shared you with us - she loves you dearly, is so proud of the person you are, and delights in your skills & talents, both culinary & artistic. Your eloquent words show that you are wise & strong beyond your young years. You are, indeed, her daughter, Siobhan. In every sense. You, more than anyone else, will carry Chen's heart & spirit into the future.

    You've been her steadfast supporter - enthusiastically participating alongside countless walks, awareness & fund-raising events. You are - like Chen - amazing, too.

    Our circle here of love, support & encouragement widens now - extending to include you, Reggie, and all of Chen's family. My most heartfelt hope is for continued strength, comfort & peace during the coming days. For all of you. Hope that you'll find moments to smile & laugh while sharing cherished & happy memories.

    To Claudia... my precious friend, my peapod...

    Love you, lots & always... forever & ever & ever... <3 xoxoxo

    I am beyond grateful for our special friendship - for how you've graced my life, my heart & my soul. As much as we are unique, we discovered - over time - that we share much more than we differ. Our friendship, formed over the past five years, feels almost like a lifetime. I will carry you within my heart until my own last breath. Our paths had been nearly identical, parallel, until a few years ago. First, you took a left turn. Then, a little later on, I turned right. Wish you'd been able to stay with me. I know with every cell of my being - there will be a time when we once again walk side-by-side.

    Am still wearing - for you - the silver necklace, as I have for so long now... touching the little heart-shaped pendant more often these past several days than ever before. For me - it is my heart & yours, combined.

    Love you, peapod... lots & always <3 xoxoxo

    Your peapod, 12/25

     

     

    Thank you, Siobhan, for

    Thank you, Siobhan, for updating us on her condition.  You are all in my heart and prayers.

    God bless you

    Sandy

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    Siobhan, I know you can tell

    Siobhan, I know you can tell from the responses here how loved and special your mom is to all of us.  You and your family are in our prayers.  Your mother is an amazing individual and, I suspect from your thoughtful and generous post, that you are too.  She was the welcoming spirit on the board for so long and full of wise words and often funny too.  She uplifted us all.  

    We are with her now in spirit, sending all of the love we can to make the end of her journey as comfortable as can be.  

    Thank you so much!  Sending gentle (((hugs))) and prayers.

  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member

    Siobhan, I know you can tell

    Siobhan, I know you can tell from the responses here how loved and special your mom is to all of us.  You and your family are in our prayers.  Your mother is an amazing individual and, I suspect from your thoughtful and generous post, that you are too.  She was the welcoming spirit on the board for so long and full of wise words and often funny too.  She uplifted us all.  

    We are with her now in spirit, sending all of the love we can to make the end of her journey as comfortable as can be.  

    Thank you so much!  Sending gentle (((hugs))) and prayers.

    Chen is beyond special, she

    Chen is beyond special, she was always about "before you make up your mind you might want to think about this" , we also sparred politially. But i learned to more gentle and faith filled in my fellow man. I know you both mean so much to her, as she has repeatedly said, and she wants no more than to be with you always. You m ake her so very happy. I know we go somewhere not sure where exacty, but we do. She will be waiting, and gaining new insight and wisdom in her new spirit.  That she will share when she sees us again.

  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member

    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

    Siobhan and Reggie,
    My heart

    Siobhan and Reggie,

    My heart goes out to you and to Chen and all of her family.  I feel that I know you from all the wonderful things that Chen shared about you. I think that she is the most remarkable woman I have ever known.  She touched lives her, bringing her wisdom, her humor, her ability to have us see both sides of any issue.  She is a gallant fighter and inspired so many.  Even now I think she probably inspires with her dignity, her courage and her strength.  She is so loved here and even more by you both.  Losing someone you love so much and that has been such a touchstone for you is hard, Siobhan but you sound like you have learned so much from her and she will live on in you and your children. Dear Reggie, I could see the love that Claudia has for you in all her posts.  You will carry that love in your heart.  It is not the same but knowing that you were loved by and that you loved such a woman will hopefully give you some measure of comfort.  I remember her talking about thanksgiving and the Buffy episode where they spoke your native language and the pilgrims got the short end of the stick (arrow) and your thanksgivings together.  Every thanksgiving I think on this and smile.  I too was a Buffy fan and many of her favs were mine.  She gave so much to us all.  I am so saddened that her journey is ending but I know she will go wrapped in the arms and love of all of you.  

    May you all find peace in her passing and may she go gently with all of you by her side.

    She is truly a 50 foot woman.

    Stef 

  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    xoxoxoxox

    Dear Siobhan, Reggie and Chen:   I feel like I know all of you.  My heart is heavy at your news.  Siobhan, Chen has always spoken of you with so much love!  From your writing I can tell how much of Chen is you as well.  And Reggie:  You are such a good man.  I remember when you and Chen got married and I was so happy for the two of you.  Your spiritual journey is bonded by your love for each other.  My wish is for peace for all of you, from this beating heart. xoxoxoxoxo

  • debi.18
    debi.18 Member Posts: 850 Member
    carkris said:

    Chen is beyond special, she

    Chen is beyond special, she was always about "before you make up your mind you might want to think about this" , we also sparred politially. But i learned to more gentle and faith filled in my fellow man. I know you both mean so much to her, as she has repeatedly said, and she wants no more than to be with you always. You m ake her so very happy. I know we go somewhere not sure where exacty, but we do. She will be waiting, and gaining new insight and wisdom in her new spirit.  That she will share when she sees us again.

    One of a kind

    Chen is a one of a kind!  From my first days on CSN in 2011 she touched me in such a special way.  Words can't even begin to describe her.  Her wisdom, spirt, grace, thoughtfulness, strength, sense of humor reached out to me just like it did to everyone else.  I am honored to call her my friend.  My heart breaks for you and Reggie.  I feel like I know both of you from her sharing both of you with us.  I'm really at a loss for words.  Thank you so much for taking time to update us.  Siobhan, you remind me so much of her.  Please tell her I love her and she's always in my heart.  Hugs and love to all of you.  

    Debi

     

     

  • calvertcrafts
    calvertcrafts Member Posts: 93 Member
    Chenheart

    Chen was my sanity when I was diagnosed in 2009. Her "Warthog" story made me laugh and inspired me. I will pray for all of you and hope she has a peaceful passing.  Gail

  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
    Tears of Love

    To Claudia's family,

    Thank you for sharing with us what is happening with Claudia.  I have not been on the board in quite some time but came on today by accident.  My eyes are flowing with tears that another of my sisters is in hospice.  Please let her know how much she touched all of our lives and that we are praying for her and you as well.  I'm glad I was able to send this message.  Your mom is a wonderful woman who has reached out to so many over the years.  I will always think of her with fondness.

    Love, Terry

     

  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    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...

    Although I never met

    Claudia in person, I felt as if I had known her for so long.  When I first joined the CSN board in 2010, she was one of the first to help, advise and comfort.  She had many words of wisdom and her strength and compassion was in her written word.  She will be missed terribly. My only wish is that she passes to the next phase as peacefully as possible.  You are in my thoughts and prayers as you hold Chen's hand.  {{hugs}}

     

  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    Siobhan and Reggie - thank

    Siobhan and Reggie - thank you for updating us and relaying our messages to our beloved Chenheart. When I first came on here at 34 years old, with bright pink hair and a severe case of potty mouth, and my "tell it like it is/ no nonsense" personality, Chen took to me right away, and I believe she was the first person from CSN who I added on Facebook, because I wanted to get to know her faster :) she guided me, stood up for me, inspired me, and loved me.

    About a year ago, year and a half, my daughter was having problems with a bully at school. I posted about it on here because it had gotten so bad. The bully had looked me up online and found pictures of me bald from chemo, and was making fun of her and showing the pictures all around. The next week, my daughter received a beautiful gift and note in the mail from Chen, and that meant, and still means, te world to her and she keeps it in a beautiful little "treasure box" in her bedroom.

    When I read the post about our Chen's declining health, I had posted on Facebook that she is my hero. Within minutes, my daughter Camryn, who was staying at a friends house, called me and asked me "mom, is Claudia ok?". The girl is 12, at a friends house , and had to stop what she was doing to find out what was wrong. We love Chen <3. Siobhan I already told you this on Facebook, but I truly, honestly am a better person for having known her. I am blessed to call her my friend, 

    xoxo- I love you Chen- heather belleheather belle

  • Mikes Sunshine
    Mikes Sunshine Member Posts: 129
    Chen

    Thank you so much for the update on Chenheart. My prayers are with you and Reggie. Please let Claudia know she is so loved by all that she has helped. I know she was such a positive, strong woman and she encouraged me many times during my battle with the beast. She will never be forgotten xoxoxo     Mikes Sunshine

  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    Siobhan/Reggie...As you can

    Siobhan/Reggie...As you can see from the responses here, Claudia was very special to us as I know she is the world to you.  She took everyone under her wing and guided us through our "new" life as we now know it.  I wish you strength , patience and lots of love as you guide Claudia in her final stage of her battle.  May her transition to her new life be peaceful and pain free.  Love to all...Lili

  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    Before joining the boards,

    I never met a 50 ft woman. But Claudia certainly filled those shoes and more. Her posts and messages, so eloquently written, gave life to all who read them. Her words literally danced on the page. I told her several times, what an exceptional writer she is. We all enjoyed breathing in her advice. She spoke of you and Reggie with so much love and so frequently, we felt we knew you. I guess in some way, we do. Pease gently hug  her from us and tell her that her legacy and her posts will live on to inspire many more kindred spiriits. Lifting prayers for her and for you all.

    With love, respect and gratitude,

    Sylvia (Sea60)