OHIOGIRL
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OG
Thank you Zah~ she and I IM'd not too long ago~ and though she was not in pain, we spoke about her Hospice care. I agree that if anyone was ready, it was our Marie. We commiserated that she never did get to make that California trip she had planned~ but well, what is there to say?
As you know, aside from CSN, and the simple fact that Marie was a wonderful woman, she and I had a connection beyond that. We were both selected and featured in a sister publication of Prevention Magazine, in their issue titled 'You've Got Cancer". We laughed at how we were interviewed, and especially that we had bona fide professional photographers to get us looking "just right" for our close-ups! We spent a fair amount of time via email and on the phone during the months before the magazine's publication, and then of course afterward giving one another cyber high-5's.
Sigh~ as much as I love all of us ( and I do) we never really get to forget the reason we know one another, do we? Though this Beast is dispicable, I am honored and blessed to have come to count Marie, aka OhioGirl, as a beautiful friend.
Thank you Zah for being an even better friend to her ~ I know you were very close and communicated all the time. This is no doubt a difficult time for you, and I send you the biggest hug I have. Thank you for being who you are...
Hugs,
Claudia0 -
I am so sorry to hear aboutchenheart said:OG
Thank you Zah~ she and I IM'd not too long ago~ and though she was not in pain, we spoke about her Hospice care. I agree that if anyone was ready, it was our Marie. We commiserated that she never did get to make that California trip she had planned~ but well, what is there to say?
As you know, aside from CSN, and the simple fact that Marie was a wonderful woman, she and I had a connection beyond that. We were both selected and featured in a sister publication of Prevention Magazine, in their issue titled 'You've Got Cancer". We laughed at how we were interviewed, and especially that we had bona fide professional photographers to get us looking "just right" for our close-ups! We spent a fair amount of time via email and on the phone during the months before the magazine's publication, and then of course afterward giving one another cyber high-5's.
Sigh~ as much as I love all of us ( and I do) we never really get to forget the reason we know one another, do we? Though this Beast is dispicable, I am honored and blessed to have come to count Marie, aka OhioGirl, as a beautiful friend.
Thank you Zah for being an even better friend to her ~ I know you were very close and communicated all the time. This is no doubt a difficult time for you, and I send you the biggest hug I have. Thank you for being who you are...
Hugs,
Claudia
I am so sorry to hear about Marie. I didn't know her, but, from what I have read here, she was an amazing women, an amazing friend. I will certainly pray for her. And, my best to you Zahlene, thanks for letting us know.0 -
I am too new here to have personally known Marie/ohiogirl...chenheart said:OG
Thank you Zah~ she and I IM'd not too long ago~ and though she was not in pain, we spoke about her Hospice care. I agree that if anyone was ready, it was our Marie. We commiserated that she never did get to make that California trip she had planned~ but well, what is there to say?
As you know, aside from CSN, and the simple fact that Marie was a wonderful woman, she and I had a connection beyond that. We were both selected and featured in a sister publication of Prevention Magazine, in their issue titled 'You've Got Cancer". We laughed at how we were interviewed, and especially that we had bona fide professional photographers to get us looking "just right" for our close-ups! We spent a fair amount of time via email and on the phone during the months before the magazine's publication, and then of course afterward giving one another cyber high-5's.
Sigh~ as much as I love all of us ( and I do) we never really get to forget the reason we know one another, do we? Though this Beast is dispicable, I am honored and blessed to have come to count Marie, aka OhioGirl, as a beautiful friend.
Thank you Zah for being an even better friend to her ~ I know you were very close and communicated all the time. This is no doubt a difficult time for you, and I send you the biggest hug I have. Thank you for being who you are...
Hugs,
Claudia
But, from the posts of others - like yours, dear Claudia - I do know that she is a very special person. And, that knowledge is enough to include her in my prayers - especially at this time.
With your exquisitely eloquent way with words, you ever so gently - as only you can do - remind us why we all come together here, on this site, within this group. Yes, we beat the Beast back, into cowering submission; and eventually, it turns away. But, it shadows us, always. Nevertheless, becoming a member has been one of the very best things I've done for myself since diagnosis - almost six years ago. Otherwise, I would never have met you - Kindred Spirit - nor the many other exceptionally wonderful and absolutely amazing folks I now consider precious friends. For me, new friends who already truly feel like old friends.
In all of life - to receive, we must give. And, to give is to receive. Even outside of the cancer world, there is never gain without loss. Nothing worth really having is ever truly free - everything costs something. For the gifts bestowed upon me here - for my heart and my soul, I am more than willing to pay whatever the price.
Kindest regards, 12/250 -
P.S. to zahalene & chenheart...chenheart said:OG
Thank you Zah~ she and I IM'd not too long ago~ and though she was not in pain, we spoke about her Hospice care. I agree that if anyone was ready, it was our Marie. We commiserated that she never did get to make that California trip she had planned~ but well, what is there to say?
As you know, aside from CSN, and the simple fact that Marie was a wonderful woman, she and I had a connection beyond that. We were both selected and featured in a sister publication of Prevention Magazine, in their issue titled 'You've Got Cancer". We laughed at how we were interviewed, and especially that we had bona fide professional photographers to get us looking "just right" for our close-ups! We spent a fair amount of time via email and on the phone during the months before the magazine's publication, and then of course afterward giving one another cyber high-5's.
Sigh~ as much as I love all of us ( and I do) we never really get to forget the reason we know one another, do we? Though this Beast is dispicable, I am honored and blessed to have come to count Marie, aka OhioGirl, as a beautiful friend.
Thank you Zah for being an even better friend to her ~ I know you were very close and communicated all the time. This is no doubt a difficult time for you, and I send you the biggest hug I have. Thank you for being who you are...
Hugs,
Claudia
Heartfelt hugs to you, and all who personally know Marie/ohiogirl...
Kindest regards, 12/25
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OHIOGIRL
Zah,
I am so sad to hear this, Ohiogirl has always been such a bright light with a wonderful spirit. I am glad to hear that she is comforted in the knowledge of her afterlife. My prayers are being lifted for her and her family. Thank you so much for updating us as I have been concerned for her.
Much Love,
RE0 -
ohiogirl. ..
another of us takes the long stroll onto the elysian fields. or thru the pearly gates if you prefer. i shall be thinking of her as taking one of her walks along the path near her home as she liked to do on warm days. my strength, my anchor so many times. always willing to give me what for when i deserved it too. i shall miss you mom, our long chats, watching tv together despite being 2000 miles apart (the wonders of satellite tv). your wit and humor. peanut butter cookies with the fork marks on top. potato chips and pepsi. .. perhaps we shall meet again on the other side, just not too soon ok?
i love you marie0 -
oldejackoldejack said:ohiogirl. ..
another of us takes the long stroll onto the elysian fields. or thru the pearly gates if you prefer. i shall be thinking of her as taking one of her walks along the path near her home as she liked to do on warm days. my strength, my anchor so many times. always willing to give me what for when i deserved it too. i shall miss you mom, our long chats, watching tv together despite being 2000 miles apart (the wonders of satellite tv). your wit and humor. peanut butter cookies with the fork marks on top. potato chips and pepsi. .. perhaps we shall meet again on the other side, just not too soon ok?
i love you marie
you brought tears to my eyes. Such a nice send off of a loved one
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You're choking me up. I amoldejack said:ohiogirl. ..
another of us takes the long stroll onto the elysian fields. or thru the pearly gates if you prefer. i shall be thinking of her as taking one of her walks along the path near her home as she liked to do on warm days. my strength, my anchor so many times. always willing to give me what for when i deserved it too. i shall miss you mom, our long chats, watching tv together despite being 2000 miles apart (the wonders of satellite tv). your wit and humor. peanut butter cookies with the fork marks on top. potato chips and pepsi. .. perhaps we shall meet again on the other side, just not too soon ok?
i love you marie
You're choking me up. I am so sorry that you are both going through this.
jan0 -
Sad!phoenixrising said:You're choking me up. I am
You're choking me up. I am so sorry that you are both going through this.
jan
I,m so sad that you are going thru all this. Your send off was beautiful! My thoughts and prayers are with you and Marie! HUGS!! Cathy0 -
Marie
I came to know ohiogirl, as many of us here did, I think, via the CSN Chat Room. I was later one of the fortunate folks to know her as Marie as well. She was (and is) a wonderful, spiritual, Christian woman who still had open arms for rogues, roues and wandering agnostics like myself.
This is because, I think, she once walked in our shoes and while she had discovered her Savior, she understood why some of us are still outside of that loop. She and I talked about that on occasion and I was always impressed with both her non-judgmental attitude and her sincere belief that I would eventually discover for myself this faith that she had.
I marveled that some on this site called her (and call her) 'mom' and while I never did that and never will, I understand it. The way she has cared for her friends on this site, including me, always went beyond compassion to passion. When Marie cares for you, she cares for you deeply and actively.
If she is reaching the end of her time here, I am confident that she will leave peacefully, in the arms of the One she believes in firmly.
I only hope that she knows how well-loved she is.
Take care,
Joe0 -
Mariesoccerfreaks said:Marie
I came to know ohiogirl, as many of us here did, I think, via the CSN Chat Room. I was later one of the fortunate folks to know her as Marie as well. She was (and is) a wonderful, spiritual, Christian woman who still had open arms for rogues, roues and wandering agnostics like myself.
This is because, I think, she once walked in our shoes and while she had discovered her Savior, she understood why some of us are still outside of that loop. She and I talked about that on occasion and I was always impressed with both her non-judgmental attitude and her sincere belief that I would eventually discover for myself this faith that she had.
I marveled that some on this site called her (and call her) 'mom' and while I never did that and never will, I understand it. The way she has cared for her friends on this site, including me, always went beyond compassion to passion. When Marie cares for you, she cares for you deeply and actively.
If she is reaching the end of her time here, I am confident that she will leave peacefully, in the arms of the One she believes in firmly.
I only hope that she knows how well-loved she is.
Take care,
Joe
O dear o dear o dear. I was so sad to read about Marie. I stopped coming to chat some time back, but Marie and I remained in touch via email. And I came on tonight to try and see if there was news of her as I hadn't heard from her in a week or so. Joe is quite right when he refers to Marie's non judgmental attitude (i too am agnostic) and that attitude is a rarity these days. I am very saddened by this news but I know Marie will be more than ok, as she had such faith. I will miss you Marie as I truly appreciated your friendship.
I am here with tears rolling down my cheeks and smiling at the first time I met you in chat and I rather stupidly asked "where are you from Ohiogirl" what a duh moment and you laughed.
And Zahalene I send you my condolences too as I know you were both such close friends.
Bibi my sweet friend and take careXXXXXXX
Tricia0 -
Both in my prayersTricia02 said:Marie
O dear o dear o dear. I was so sad to read about Marie. I stopped coming to chat some time back, but Marie and I remained in touch via email. And I came on tonight to try and see if there was news of her as I hadn't heard from her in a week or so. Joe is quite right when he refers to Marie's non judgmental attitude (i too am agnostic) and that attitude is a rarity these days. I am very saddened by this news but I know Marie will be more than ok, as she had such faith. I will miss you Marie as I truly appreciated your friendship.
I am here with tears rolling down my cheeks and smiling at the first time I met you in chat and I rather stupidly asked "where are you from Ohiogirl" what a duh moment and you laughed.
And Zahalene I send you my condolences too as I know you were both such close friends.
Bibi my sweet friend and take careXXXXXXX
Tricia
Please know that you both, Zahalene and Marie are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Marie sounds like a wonderful woman and friend to you and others who have had the pleasure of knowing her.
My best,
Margo0 -
Of those that know her here,Tricia02 said:Marie
O dear o dear o dear. I was so sad to read about Marie. I stopped coming to chat some time back, but Marie and I remained in touch via email. And I came on tonight to try and see if there was news of her as I hadn't heard from her in a week or so. Joe is quite right when he refers to Marie's non judgmental attitude (i too am agnostic) and that attitude is a rarity these days. I am very saddened by this news but I know Marie will be more than ok, as she had such faith. I will miss you Marie as I truly appreciated your friendship.
I am here with tears rolling down my cheeks and smiling at the first time I met you in chat and I rather stupidly asked "where are you from Ohiogirl" what a duh moment and you laughed.
And Zahalene I send you my condolences too as I know you were both such close friends.
Bibi my sweet friend and take careXXXXXXX
Tricia
Of those that know her here, you have painted a very beautiful picture of a very beautiful woman. I will keep you all in my prayers during this very rough time.............0 -
Lighting Fixtures, anyone????Tricia02 said:Marie
O dear o dear o dear. I was so sad to read about Marie. I stopped coming to chat some time back, but Marie and I remained in touch via email. And I came on tonight to try and see if there was news of her as I hadn't heard from her in a week or so. Joe is quite right when he refers to Marie's non judgmental attitude (i too am agnostic) and that attitude is a rarity these days. I am very saddened by this news but I know Marie will be more than ok, as she had such faith. I will miss you Marie as I truly appreciated your friendship.
I am here with tears rolling down my cheeks and smiling at the first time I met you in chat and I rather stupidly asked "where are you from Ohiogirl" what a duh moment and you laughed.
And Zahalene I send you my condolences too as I know you were both such close friends.
Bibi my sweet friend and take careXXXXXXX
Tricia
Can it truly be you?? My friend in London who sells lamps???? My rock and roll in California friend?? If so~ OMG! I have missed you soooo much!
Let me know it is truly you! Here's our "trick question"...what is the name of the Rock and Roll singer to whom I gave your regards when I saw him at a casino , and he was a total pig???? LOL
Hugs,
Claudia0 -
One and the samechenheart said:Lighting Fixtures, anyone????
Can it truly be you?? My friend in London who sells lamps???? My rock and roll in California friend?? If so~ OMG! I have missed you soooo much!
Let me know it is truly you! Here's our "trick question"...what is the name of the Rock and Roll singer to whom I gave your regards when I saw him at a casino , and he was a total pig???? LOL
Hugs,
Claudia
Chen:
Aye, it be the very same strumpet, my sweet friend. I answer because I am not sure how frequently she now frequents these pages, particularly the BC board, Claudia.
And the answer to the riddle, initials, anyway, is G.S.
Kisses, my friend,
Joe0 -
(((((((((HUGS)))))))))soccerfreaks said:One and the same
Chen:
Aye, it be the very same strumpet, my sweet friend. I answer because I am not sure how frequently she now frequents these pages, particularly the BC board, Claudia.
And the answer to the riddle, initials, anyway, is G.S.
Kisses, my friend,
Joe
Thanks, Joe, I appreciate your answering, and especially for getting the question right! I wish I were surprised, but I am not! :-)
I have been reading your blogs, btw...prolific and touching as always. You make me think, smile, and miss the "good old days" of the chatroom being fast and furious.
Hugs,
Claudia0 -
Long Time No Seeezekea said:OG
My Lady
Love wont be as strong again; but love will allways be in my hart for a lady from ohio spent many of night girl
Love ya may your sleep be a good one till i get there Lmao
Zekkie
Hi Eze!
It seems we are rarely on line at the same time anymore~ I miss the jokes and "Tribal Gossip" we used to share.
It is great seeing your name on the boards here; I only wish the reason could have been a happier one.
Be well, my friend!
Claudia0
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