Chemosmoker (Eric) has passed
bingbing2009
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Posted by Michelle at Facebook:
“Thank you Jen for posting this morning. My dearest, loving husband slipped away from us this morning, surrounded by friends and myself. He was tired and needed to be finished with this journey. I am very saddened and relieved all at once. Grief stricken and heavy I tell you all that he is precious and carefree now. Much love to all and I will post more as I can.”
“Thank you Jen for posting this morning. My dearest, loving husband slipped away from us this morning, surrounded by friends and myself. He was tired and needed to be finished with this journey. I am very saddened and relieved all at once. Grief stricken and heavy I tell you all that he is precious and carefree now. Much love to all and I will post more as I can.”
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A very sad day for us
It is with a very heavy heart that I read that Eric has left us. I always have admired his courage and sense of humor in dealing with the challenges of living with cancer. May God welcome Eric into his light and provide Michelle with peace and support during this very difficult time.
I am glad Eric had a peaceful transition.
With condolences to Michelle and Eric's family,
Paul Adams
McCormick, South Carolina0 -
So Sorry
Even though I already posted at the FB site, I had to echo some of the other sentiments on here. I am heartbroken that Eric has lost his battle with EC, but I have wonderful memories that I will have forever. The BANTERING back and forth between Lee and Eric was too funny. I'm sure Lee welcomed him with a cup of coffee and a smoke! I enjoyed everything that Eric had to say--he truly had personality plus! Michelle, you were a fantastic caregiver--Eric was one lucky man to have such a great wife.
My thoughts, prayers, and hugs go out to you.
Melinda0 -
Thanks for reminding me....bingbing2009 said:So Sorry
Even though I already posted at the FB site, I had to echo some of the other sentiments on here. I am heartbroken that Eric has lost his battle with EC, but I have wonderful memories that I will have forever. The BANTERING back and forth between Lee and Eric was too funny. I'm sure Lee welcomed him with a cup of coffee and a smoke! I enjoyed everything that Eric had to say--he truly had personality plus! Michelle, you were a fantastic caregiver--Eric was one lucky man to have such a great wife.
My thoughts, prayers, and hugs go out to you.
Melinda
I loved that Eric and Lee shared those early morning coffees with us.
Appreciate the smile on that one, Melinda!
Terry0 -
Michelle
My thoughts and prayers are with you now at this difficult time. When you're ready, please be rejoin us, your cyber friends, on here and on the EC Facebook page. I have no profound words, just know that I am so sorry.
Hugs and Love
Rita0 -
Glad Eric is free of EC
I am so sorry for all of us who have lost Eric and his joy of life. I will treasure what I learned from Eric. I am heartbroken for Michelle. But I honestly have to say that I'm glad that Eric has broken free of the EC chains that held him down these last few weeks. He had been able to keep the chains loose for some time, but these last weeks had tightened those chains.
Michelle - You have been a Superwoman in my eyes. Your quiet ability to accept Eric's choices with grace, your attentive love, your steadfast calm and caring - all exceptional.
I pray for peace for you and your family. Glad that Eric had those closest to him around him when God called.
Thinking of you,
Terry0 -
So sad
Michelle:
I'm so saddened by Eric's passing that I hardly know what to say. I know you and he knew this day would come, but that doesn’t help at all, does it? As I said in an earlier post, from my first post Eric was so supportive and even “yelled” at me (with his inevitable CAPS! lol) for saying I felt guilty for “only” being Stage 1. He reminded me I was blessed for my early diagnosis and it actually cheered him to hear stories like mine. I was terrified at the time and he lent me some of his deep strength, and I’ll never forget him (or Lee) for that. Tears are rolling down my cheeks as I write this.
I hope you are able to find peace in this terrible time, especially knowing that our dear Eric is at last at peace and pain free. He was a fabulous human being and we will miss his posts and his ability to share his courage with all of us.
God bless you and Eric.
Bob0 -
Even though we knew the time
Even though we knew the time was close, it is hard, knowing we'll not be able to enjoy Erics humor again. Michelle, the two of you were a couple to be looked up to and admired for the strength you both shared with us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Sandra0 -
Just Sadjgwright said:On of the First
Eric was one of the first people greet me on this miserable journey, as was Michelle. His good humor and joy of life really stood out, and his choices as a Stage IV were understandable. He will be missed by all of us who are left behind.
--Jerry
I would read Eric's posts around the time that I first started lurking (early November, when my Mom was diagnosed Stage 3). I remember his big smile in his profile pic, and all of the life and humor in his posts. I'm very sad that he was robbed of his time here on earth due to EC, but I do believe that he is an angel in another capacity. My sincerest thoughts are with his wife and family. God bless you Eric.0 -
Thank you Eric
Michelle,
Words fail me and I want you to know how much I admire both you and Eric for sharing your journey, love, faith and humor with all of us. I will think of Eric with his toes in the sand standing in the sunshine. He is free from pain. Take the days to come moment by moment and know we are all here praying for you and sending love your way.
Hugs and love to you and your family,
Cindy0 -
ERIC AND MICHELLE:
THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH FOR ALLOWING ALL OF US TO RIDE ALONG WITH YOU. IT IS AMAZING HOW YOU CAN ACTUALLY BECOME FRIENDS AND EVEN FEEL LOVE FOR PEOPLE YOU HAVE NEVER MET. YOU BOTH HAVE DEFINED THE WORDS 'FRIEND' AND 'LOVE'.
WE ARE THINKING OF YOU MICHELLE AND PRAYING FOR PEACE AND BEAUTIFUL FUN MEMORIES OF YOUR SWEETHEART TO PROVIDE COMFORT FOR YOU.
ERIC - MY ROCKSTAR HERO! I KNOW THAT HEAVEN GAINED THE MOST WONDERFUL ANGEL TODAY. WILL YOU BE THE SANDMAN ANGEL, THE EC ANGEL, OR THE 'HEY - IT'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT' ANGEL? WHATEVER ANGEL YOU CHOOSE TO BE - I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT YOU'RE GONNA ROCK IT RIGHT OUT BIG TIME.
Toes-in-the-sand forever Rockstar,(I'm glad you can watch over Don during his surgery Thursday - I'm going to feel better knowing you are. Thanks!)
Love,
Judy & Don0 -
I posted this on FB, butJReed said:ERIC AND MICHELLE:
THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH FOR ALLOWING ALL OF US TO RIDE ALONG WITH YOU. IT IS AMAZING HOW YOU CAN ACTUALLY BECOME FRIENDS AND EVEN FEEL LOVE FOR PEOPLE YOU HAVE NEVER MET. YOU BOTH HAVE DEFINED THE WORDS 'FRIEND' AND 'LOVE'.
WE ARE THINKING OF YOU MICHELLE AND PRAYING FOR PEACE AND BEAUTIFUL FUN MEMORIES OF YOUR SWEETHEART TO PROVIDE COMFORT FOR YOU.
ERIC - MY ROCKSTAR HERO! I KNOW THAT HEAVEN GAINED THE MOST WONDERFUL ANGEL TODAY. WILL YOU BE THE SANDMAN ANGEL, THE EC ANGEL, OR THE 'HEY - IT'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT' ANGEL? WHATEVER ANGEL YOU CHOOSE TO BE - I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT YOU'RE GONNA ROCK IT RIGHT OUT BIG TIME.
Toes-in-the-sand forever Rockstar,(I'm glad you can watch over Don during his surgery Thursday - I'm going to feel better knowing you are. Thanks!)
Love,
Judy & Don
I posted this on FB, but wanted to share it here where Eric and Michelle have been such a big part of our lives.
Eric truly did it HIS way, and, even at the end, accomplished 2 more goals of making it to St. Patrick's Day and Spring! He will be greatly missed by all of us who never knew him in person, but were so inspired and informed by him on CSN. Of course, Michelle, you played such a big part, also, in inspiring us and enabling Eric to keep meeting goals. I'm praying for peace and rest for you right now and just putting one foot in front of the other. Please keep in touch! We don't want to lose both of you.
Angie0 -
Eric was an originaloriontj said:Prayers for you and Eric
I am so sorry to hear about Eric. Like everyone, I admired his spirit and up front approach to his journey. I've missed him..Prayers for all of you.
jan
So sorry to hear of Eric's passing. He brought so much to this board, so much humor and loving advice. He was a one of a kind, special person. While I am so sad to hear this news, I am glad that he is not suffering anymore and as someone already mentioned, has met up with our Lee and joined him in an EC less life. My heart goes out to you Michelle, I know how much you loved him and made his days better. My thoughts and prayers to all of your family and yourself. many hugs,
Donna700 -
Deeply saddened
To hear of Eric's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Michelle, his family and friends. I could tell from his posts that he was a courageous, funny, strong man. I can also totally relate to being both griefstricken and relieved all at the same time.0
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