Thank you to the Heidijez angels

DianeMK
DianeMK Member Posts: 4
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
To Heidi's CSN angels:

On behalf of Heidi's Mom and family members, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for the beautiful flowers that were received at Heidi's home. Heidi's Mom placed several of the beautiful blue petals in Heidi's hands as she told her that they were from her CSN angels. Heidi's Mom is also planning to plant the hydrangea in her garden outside of the room where Heidi would sleep when she visited her.

I would also like to share with you the following poem that I read at Heidi's service:

Forever and Always

Why are your crying? Do you think that I'm gone? I haven't left you. I'm here where I belong. Anytime you are lonely, anytime you are sad, anytime that your heart breaks, anytime you are mad -- all you have to do is close your eyes and I'll be there with you. You see the world may take my body but that's all that it can do. When Jesus died upon the cross, he took away our sins. He conquered death so we can live in heaven where life begins.

Don't stop the memory of the time we shared. It's God's way to help you through.

Take time to laugh when life gets hard, the way we used to do! A smell? A touch? The morning sun? They all will help you see. I'm still there. I never left. Now smile once more for me.

Live each day. Keep looking up. My life was not in vain. I finished the task I was born to do. That's why I couldn't remain.

Until I see you - I love you forever and always.

Thank you to Heidi's angels for all your thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless all of you always.

Heidi's cousin, Diane and Heidi's entire family

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  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #2
    Diane, I sit here with tears
    Diane, I sit here with tears in my eyes after reading your post. Thank you for the wonderful poem and I can just envision Heidi with the flowers in her hand....how beautiful that thought is!! I know she is one of our angels!! Take care.
  • pattimc
    pattimc Member Posts: 431
    #3
    MyTurnNow said:

    Diane, I sit here with tears
    Diane, I sit here with tears in my eyes after reading your post. Thank you for the wonderful poem and I can just envision Heidi with the flowers in her hand....how beautiful that thought is!! I know she is one of our angels!! Take care.

    Tears, too
    Thank you so much for sharing this with Heidi's sisters in pink. She is an angel to all of us.

    Blessings to you and your family. Heidi may be gone....but she will not be forgotten. She was very special to many of us on Facebook and CSN.

    Patti
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
    #4
    pattimc said:

    Tears, too
    Thank you so much for sharing this with Heidi's sisters in pink. She is an angel to all of us.

    Blessings to you and your family. Heidi may be gone....but she will not be forgotten. She was very special to many of us on Facebook and CSN.

    Patti

    Tears here too
    That was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Prayers for her Mom, you and all her family will continue. God Bless you all
    (((Hugs))) Janice
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #5
    Dear Diane,
    Thanks so much for sharing this with us. Tears are running down my face. Please know that we do miss Heidi so much here and on facebook. I am just so glad that she isn't in pain anymore.

    xoxo,
    Jean
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #6
    Oh My~ Diane, I don't even
    Oh My~ Diane, I don't even know how to respond to this post with the dignity it deserves. You have touched the hearts of all of us who knew and loved Heidi. We are so thankful that you let us know that the flowers arrived, that petals were placed in her hand ( we are all sobbing at that beautiful, bittersweet picture) and for sharing the poem with us.

    I also want your family to know that the angels here have been so generous in contributing to the flowers I chose for Heidi, remembering that she loved the color blue, that I will be able to make a large donation to not only the ACS, but also a Penguin Rescue Fund! Peace and blessings to you...and again, thank you so much for re-connecting with us.

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • padee6339
    padee6339 Member Posts: 763
    #7
    Diane
    I am so sorry about Heidi. I have been away from the board since before Christmas. I do not have a computer at home and I myself have not been well. Not the Beast though - various illnesses that have left me tired and quiet - colds, the flu, upper respiratory - my oncologist dosen't know what to make of me. But I read today of Heidi's passing my heart broke. Bless you for keeping us posted and know that your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine on her. May she rest in peace, Amen.
    Love, Pat
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #8
    What a beautiful poem! I
    What a beautiful poem! I know Heidi would have loved it. She was such a special person and we will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her lovely family.
  • pinkflutterby
    pinkflutterby Member Posts: 615 Member
    #9
    CypressCynthia said:

    What a beautiful poem! I
    What a beautiful poem! I know Heidi would have loved it. She was such a special person and we will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her lovely family.

    What else can be said? I
    What else can be said? I too sit here with tears running down my face, what a beautiful poem! I am going to copy and print this one and read it when I'm feeling down.

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    ♥ Libby
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #10
    Diane,
    Thank you so much for
    Diane,

    Thank you so much for sharing that poem. It, like Heidi, is very special, and like others I am writing with tears.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #11
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    Diane,
    Thank you so much for
    Diane,

    Thank you so much for sharing that poem. It, like Heidi, is very special, and like others I am writing with tears.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    Diane,
    I responded on the
    Diane,
    I responded on the other post you made but I will say again, that I will honor Heidi by being a better person myself. She was very inspiring. I choose to celebrate her life rather than mourn her death. Your poem said it best, she is still with us. Thank you for sharing this and her mom's plans for the hydrangeas.
    Stef
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #12
    Thank you, Diane!
    The poem is lovely, and I can just see the flower petals in Heidi's hand...

    I have many blue hydrangeas in my garden in The Netherlands...I will always think of her when they bloom.

    Big hugs to all of you, we here are all better for knowing Heidi!

    Dutch hugs, Kathi
  • AMomNETN
    AMomNETN Member Posts: 242
    #13
    KathiM said:

    Thank you, Diane!
    The poem is lovely, and I can just see the flower petals in Heidi's hand...

    I have many blue hydrangeas in my garden in The Netherlands...I will always think of her when they bloom.

    Big hugs to all of you, we here are all better for knowing Heidi!

    Dutch hugs, Kathi

    Thank You
    Diane,
    Thank you so much for sharing the poem. It brought tears to my eyes. I also have a blue hydrangea that each time I look at it I will remember Heidi.

    Janie
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #14
    AMomNETN said:

    Thank You
    Diane,
    Thank you so much for sharing the poem. It brought tears to my eyes. I also have a blue hydrangea that each time I look at it I will remember Heidi.

    Janie

    thank you so much for
    thank you so much for posting. The visual of her holding the petals is amazing. she meant so much to us.
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #15
    Diane
    thank you for sharing your poem. As I sit here with tears in my eyes I'm reminded of the love shared amongst us. Although Heidi was a cyber friend, she will be missed.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #16
    Diane... your cousin Heidi
    Diane... your cousin Heidi was such a sweet soul. She touched so many here on the boards. A fond memory of Heidi lives within us comforting us as we continue on our journey. Thank you for sharing the beautiful poem and for letting us know the flowers arrived and were held by your beloved cousin, Heidi. She was loved by us too. Take care, God bless.
    BL
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #17
    Bella Luna said:

    Diane... your cousin Heidi
    Diane... your cousin Heidi was such a sweet soul. She touched so many here on the boards. A fond memory of Heidi lives within us comforting us as we continue on our journey. Thank you for sharing the beautiful poem and for letting us know the flowers arrived and were held by your beloved cousin, Heidi. She was loved by us too. Take care, God bless.
    BL

    Diane .. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem with
    us. Heidi meant so much to so many here on our board She was a true WARRIORS.

    Strength and blessing for you, Heidi's Mom and extended family.

    Vicki Sam
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #18
    Thank you for
    sharing that beautiful poem. I am sure Heidi was looking down on you as you read it.

    Hugs to you and her whole family
    Georgia
  • weazer
    weazer Member Posts: 440
    #19
    ladyg said:

    Thank you for
    sharing that beautiful poem. I am sure Heidi was looking down on you as you read it.

    Hugs to you and her whole family
    Georgia

    God Bless You and your Family
    Thank You for sharing the poem...very Beautiful.
    Many prayers coming your way.
    Lots of Hugs...Karie
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #20
    weazer said:

    God Bless You and your Family
    Thank You for sharing the poem...very Beautiful.
    Many prayers coming your way.
    Lots of Hugs...Karie

    A beautiful poem
    Placing the petals in her hand from her "Sisters" was so symbolic of her friendships she held here.

    God's peace to her family.

    Sylvia

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