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  • Donna Faye
    Donna Faye CSN Member Posts: 427 Member
    edited January 2021 #22
    Life lessons

    I have never been by anyone dying. I could not get there in time due to distance, but I had always said my goodbyes before the end. Because I was told I could die 22 years ago, and cancer continued to plague me, our family has nothing left to talk about. We are all on the same page which makes it so much easier. I have attended death cafes where we talk about death and dying and learn so much from each other. My grandsons are on board and seem to understand my time is near. I remember when at Thanksgiving, Cheese said I feel like crap. That is sort of how I'm feeling. Trying to get my digestive track to work better seems hard for the docs to figure out. Either too much or not enough) :  I soldier on as my caregivers are making me get up every 2 hours to walk about. Kindly I will add, as sometimes I don't want to move. I love you ladies and keep you in my heart.

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  • jan9wils
    jan9wils CSN Member Posts: 210 Member
    #23
    Dear Donna Faye

    I am thinking of you with gratitude and love. Wishing for your comfort and knowing you are feeling peaceful. I will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer.

    Jan

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  • dgrdalton
    dgrdalton CSN Member Posts: 161 Member
    #24
    Donna Faye

    It was so sad to read your message last night. I do understand much of what you have gone through and am thankful you have your family to love, support and care for you. You were one of the first ladies that I followed on this group. I had a similar diagnosis as you just a couple of months after you. You have been an inspiration to me. I do want to say goodbye for now and pray for a peaceful ending with family surrounding you until your new beginning on the other side. Will look forward to reading your posts as long as you feel up to it.

    With love, prayers and tears,

    Donna D

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    edited January 2021 #25
    Donna Faye-thinking of you and thanking you.

    I just saw this and wanted to say I too love you - and for keeping this real.  I know when your time has ended, you and your family are completely at peace.  You are so blessed to be surrounded by loved ones - and you have given them part of your strength to help them.  Hugs Nancy

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  • Donna Faye
    Donna Faye CSN Member Posts: 427 Member
    edited January 2021 #26
    This is goodbye

    Had a bad night- am heading back to Hospice for comfort care only. Am stopping eating and drinking so maybe a week or more. It is amazing peaceful as we prepare to leave. All are ok with my wishes and I am so proud of how we are working so sweetly together.

    Good night sweet ladies and may your days be filled with joy.

    df

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  • cmb
    cmb CSN Member Posts: 1,001 Member
    edited January 2021 #27
    Donna Faye said:

    This is goodbye

    Had a bad night- am heading back to Hospice for comfort care only. Am stopping eating and drinking so maybe a week or more. It is amazing peaceful as we prepare to leave. All are ok with my wishes and I am so proud of how we are working so sweetly together.

    Good night sweet ladies and may your days be filled with joy.

    df

    Goodbye dear friend

    I'll let Shakespeare say my closing words (with the appropriate gender replacement): "goodnight, sweet prince(ss)/and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

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  • Fridays Child
    Fridays Child CSN Member Posts: 284
    edited January 2021 #28
    Good night, Donna Faye

    May your journey be peaceful.  Thank you for all you've done for us here!

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  • oldbeauty
    oldbeauty CSN Member Posts: 387 Member
    edited January 2021 #29
    Peace be with you, dear lady.

    Good bye, Donna Faye.  Thank you for sharing your journey, your wisdom and compassion.  You are grace personified.  You will live on here, as well as in our hearts.  Best wishes, Oldbeauty

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  • EZLiving66
    EZLiving66 CSN Member Posts: 1,483 Member
    edited January 2021 #30
    Good night, dear Donna. We've

    Good night, dear Donna. We've never met in person however you are someone I wish I could. But, hopefully, we will meet again within the arms of the angels. You are truly one special lady.

    Love,

    Eldri

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  • Tamlen
    Tamlen CSN Member Posts: 343 Member
    edited January 2021 #31
    Peace, Donna Faye

    Rest well. I am holding you close to my heart.

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  • Kathy G.
    Kathy G. CSN Member Posts: 245 Member
    #32
    Donna Faye I will echo part

    Donna Faye I will echo part of what Old Beauty said: you are grace personified...

    How truly touching and humbling that you would come on here to let us know your time is close!

    You are truly an angel. Fly high!

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  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer CSN Member Posts: 3,601 Member
    edited January 2021 #33
    with a (selfish) tear in mind

    with a (selfish) tear in mind I say thank you and may you have comfort as you finish this journey brave warrior

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  • Theskinnyscot
    Theskinnyscot CSN Member Posts: 36 Member
    #34
    I having been trying to think

    I having been trying to think of words to express how I feel about how I admire you and how sad I am that you are moving on. My daughter has a tattoo that says "we, as people, do not die unless forgotten". Therefor, you sweet lady, are immortal. ?

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  • Quilter_1
    Quilter_1 CSN Member Posts: 117 Member
    #35
    Donna Faye,  may God continue

    Donna Faye,  may God continue to bless on your journey.  I don't check in as often as I did during and shortly after treatment, so I was saddened to read your post this morning.  You have been a wonderful support to everyone here, thank you for that.   Your family sounds amazing and so loving and supportive.  I know that you will be fine, God is with you always.  

    Linda

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  • zsazsa1
    zsazsa1 CSN Member Posts: 573 Member
    edited January 2021 #36
    Thank you, Donna Faye.  You

    Thank you, Donna Faye.  You've had inspiring words for me, been there with me on this board, and been a towering example of bravery, courage.  Such inspiration I've taken from you.  I am glad you have loving family with you to help you.  We will all miss you so, but your wise counsel to others will remain with us.

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  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW CSN Member Posts: 1,688 Member
    edited February 2021 #37
    Donna Faye

    I will never forget you.

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  • Armywife
    Armywife CSN Member Posts: 451
    edited February 2021 #38
    Oh, my heart

    I haven't been able to access the board for almost a month now, and my heart is broken that I missed the chance to say goodbye and thank you, Donna Faye - you know I love you, and I'm so sorry not to have been here to "see you off."  I pray you feel God's presence near. Much love and gratitude.  You have taught us all so much!

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  • barnyardgal
    barnyardgal CSN Member Posts: 272 Member
    edited February 2021 #39
    Wishing you and your family

    Wishing you and your family peace and love. Godspeed and thank you for the wonderful inspiration you have given over the years. 

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