Sad news to report about Donna ~UPDATE 8-1-10~

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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    First Thing I Saw When I Awoke This Morning....
    Now, hope escapes me....

    For, I always thought it could never be Donna, my Chicky.

    I'm devastated at this moment. She sounded so good on the phone when we talked on just the 14th, the day before I went into the hospital. Sounded just like her old self, full of life and laughter.

    She and I share a special relationship as well - and have from the beginning. I've not talked with her daughters, but have with Wes - and enjoyed sending them some things for Christmas, was special to me.

    I just find this so hard to take right now. Just does not seem real, but from reading the update from Brooks, it must be true. I got close to her, because she drew me in - but I know I'm better for knowing her than not. She is such an amazing spirit and everyone loves her so deeply.

    I will continue to hold out hope that something can be done. Not giving up on her.

    I love you, Chicky!

    -Your Lion
  • abmb
    abmb Member Posts: 311
    Prayers
    Donna is in my thoughts and Prayers. Today at Mass I said a special Prayer for all of you on this board. My Heart and Prayers go out to you, you are all very strong people. You have helped me out just listening to my posts and I am sure you have all helped a lot more people than you know. I will keep Donna and her family in my Prayers and all of you. God Bless you. Margaret
  • Paula G.
    Paula G. Member Posts: 596
    abmb said:

    Prayers
    Donna is in my thoughts and Prayers. Today at Mass I said a special Prayer for all of you on this board. My Heart and Prayers go out to you, you are all very strong people. You have helped me out just listening to my posts and I am sure you have all helped a lot more people than you know. I will keep Donna and her family in my Prayers and all of you. God Bless you. Margaret

    Just read this post. John
    Just read this post. John told me about it just a minute ago. Damn it I just can't believe it! My heart is just full right now and I am crying too.
    Donna, read Lisa42's post it maybe an option. I'm thinking of you and you are a champ in my book. Prayer's good thoughts and all that can go with it from JR and me too. Love you, Paula
  • SandyL
    SandyL Member Posts: 218
    Paula G. said:

    Just read this post. John
    Just read this post. John told me about it just a minute ago. Damn it I just can't believe it! My heart is just full right now and I am crying too.
    Donna, read Lisa42's post it maybe an option. I'm thinking of you and you are a champ in my book. Prayer's good thoughts and all that can go with it from JR and me too. Love you, Paula

    The words are not
    coming to me right now. I just have no words. Totally shocked and devastated. I am sorry but not ready to give up you, Donna. Be strong cause this board needs you.
    Sandy
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    I have no idea how to pm.
    I have no idea how to pm. Please pm me, so I can get your address to send Donna a card.
    Many thanks.
    Winter Marie
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
    abmb said:

    Prayers
    Donna is in my thoughts and Prayers. Today at Mass I said a special Prayer for all of you on this board. My Heart and Prayers go out to you, you are all very strong people. You have helped me out just listening to my posts and I am sure you have all helped a lot more people than you know. I will keep Donna and her family in my Prayers and all of you. God Bless you. Margaret

    abmb>>> Read This Please
    I tried to send you my address but it states "abmb does not accept private messages." You need to look into this on your side.

    Brooks
  • luv3jay
    luv3jay Member Posts: 533 Member
    Brooks, this is completely
    Brooks, this is completely catching me...and the rest of us off guard. I thought last week the results were no brain lets? But, as usual, I'm with Lisa...let's not throw in the towel so soon. Cyberknife may be an option and maybe other things. And hope is only a prayer away.

    Sheri
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member

    I have no idea how to pm.
    I have no idea how to pm. Please pm me, so I can get your address to send Donna a card.
    Many thanks.
    Winter Marie

    It's on the home page, your
    It's on the home page, your inbox.
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
    abmb said:

    Prayers
    Donna is in my thoughts and Prayers. Today at Mass I said a special Prayer for all of you on this board. My Heart and Prayers go out to you, you are all very strong people. You have helped me out just listening to my posts and I am sure you have all helped a lot more people than you know. I will keep Donna and her family in my Prayers and all of you. God Bless you. Margaret

    Now it shows this>
    abmb does not accept private messages.

    just email me at
    brooksponto@yahoo.com
  • mom_2_3
    mom_2_3 Member Posts: 953 Member
    Donna
    This is heart-breaking to hear. All I can see in my head is that great pic of Donna that she has as her avatar. I imagine her husband and children and how their hearts are hurting right now. I pray that Donna can find options for treatment and that in the meantime is not feeling any pain and enjoying time with her family.
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    Don't Give Up
    Donna has a lot of fight in her so don't give up. She will probably out last all of us. Hate to think that they have resorted to hospice. There has to be other options - other trials. Praying for her and all of you on this board everyday. Only you know what this disease does to us (and the wonderful caregivers on this board too). All the recent news is so hard, but we need to keep our heads up for her and everyone else struggling on this board. Still struggling with my emotions and crying for all that has been taken. Just can't get over that.

    Love to you all, Kim
  • abbey712
    abbey712 Member Posts: 12
    Prayers for donna and family
    I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Donna was one of the first people to reply to my post when i joined this forum. Just seeing her smiling face in the picture beside her posts always cheered me up. I'll be praying for her and her family.
  • lmliess
    lmliess Member Posts: 329
    abbey712 said:

    Prayers for donna and family
    I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Donna was one of the first people to reply to my post when i joined this forum. Just seeing her smiling face in the picture beside her posts always cheered me up. I'll be praying for her and her family.

    Please do not give up Donna!
    This is heartbreaking to me. It seems like I just read about her going to the beach. Please Donna, if you read this, fight this with all your might. This disease has taken too many good people lately. Believe that miracles happen and one is coming your way!
  • glinka65
    glinka65 Member Posts: 132
    donna
    i have been out of loop on here for along time, but i can tell you all, without the kind words and support i got from donna i never ever would have gone through chemo or even stayed with my treatments her kind words and constant support got me through many rough times, i would type more but im too sad, mine and my familys thoughts and prayers are with them, and also to all of you GREAT people on here!! cancer truley sucks
  • alexinlv
    alexinlv Member Posts: 194 Member
    So sorry!
    My heart goes out to Donna and family. You were one of the first people to respond to me when went on the board for the first time. I can just tell from your words and picture that you are a beautiful person. Thank you for being there for all of us. Wishing you comfort and peace. I will pray for you! God Bless! Alex
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    Donna
    Donna,
    You are loved. You have brightened the lives of so many here on the board. I will continue to pray for you and your very precious family.

    Aloha,
    Katheen
  • ssonjia
    ssonjia Member Posts: 21

    I have no idea how to pm.
    I have no idea how to pm. Please pm me, so I can get your address to send Donna a card.
    Many thanks.
    Winter Marie

    addresse

    Hi my name is Sonjia ,Sherri22 lil sis anyways could you please get me Donnas addresse so that my sister can mail her a card,Sherri thinkis alot of her and talks about her often. She would write this but her computer is acting up once again. Thanks Sonjia oh yeh my email is ssonjia@yahoo.com ps dont forget the extra S in my name
  • zenmonk
    zenmonk Member Posts: 198
    unbelievable
    There have not been too many times in my life that I have cried for someone I have never met. This is one of them.
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    zenmonk said:

    unbelievable
    There have not been too many times in my life that I have cried for someone I have never met. This is one of them.

    I am in shock
    this is so sad my thoughts are with donna and her family.She has always made me feel welcomed and thought of.


    michelle
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    zenmonk said:

    unbelievable
    There have not been too many times in my life that I have cried for someone I have never met. This is one of them.

    I am in shock
    this is so sad my thoughts are with donna and her family.She has always made me feel welcomed and thought of.


    michelle