Editgrl (Chris) Update

B, Thanks for letting us know. Chris and I were chemosabe partners. We went through surgery, chemo and radiation together. Started and finished within a couple of weeks and shared our journey on the Ladies Going Through Chemo thread. While we never want to wish this horrible disease on anyone, it is comforting to have someone right there with you to compare notes. She has had and will always have a very special place in my heart.  I was so sad last night after reading this I had to wait to post. 

Sending loving thoughts and prayers to her friends and family. I know they have a huge void hanging over them.

I love you Chris. Get your wings and we know you will be watching over us.

Heartbroken.

Cindi

I have been thinking about her and hoping that her condition was not deteriorating, though in my heart, I suspected that was the case. She was exactly one month younger than me- too young in my mind for this to happen. Her cancer stage was just a little bit more advance then mine, and really, I don’t know why I am still alive. As time goes by, I find it more and more difficult to read about the loss of another fine person from this evil disease. Simply put, it rips my heart out.

I remember how much Chris loved her horse and how sad she was when it became more and more difficult for her to ride her horse and spend time with him. My heart goes out to all of you, Chris, her boyfriend, friends and family, as well as her beloved horse.

Chris was such a nice woman who fought so hard to deal with her situation. As Abbycat said, it is
difficult to read when someone isn't triumphing over this disease.  But when things don't make sense,
I always go back to the fact that God is in control.  Chris is in God's hands.

I wish for peace for her family.

Takingcontrol58

i was so sorry to learn of this news today as I had high hopes that Chris was going to make it with all her plans of attack. But alas, it seems not to be. She was such a cheerful and encouraging warrior, and a wonderful friend and contributor to this forum.

Rest in peace, Chris. You will be missed. 

Love, 

Eldri 

Rod was kind enough to send me an e-mail of Chris passing, this morning. It caught me by surprise, as she had just e-mailed me last week with the same information shared above.  However, I remained optimistic with her numbers dropping and wanted to believe the treatment had finally started working. Her messages were always filled with optimism, even when going through rough challenges.

Although I never met Chris personally, she was dear to my heart. I met Chris on here, a year and a half ago. She was instrumental in sharing her progress with alternative and innovative treatments and always encouraging each of us with her light-hearted, joyful and optimistic spirit and determination.

Due to me living in Lodi, she was the first to offer to meet me in Roseville to fit my wig.  As we got to know each other better, we found out we shared the love of horses and talked about riding together in the future.  It was a sad day, when she informed me she had to put Petey down, due to his own health complications.  But, also a huge relief on her behalf, as she knew she could no longer give him the attention he needed, due to all the personal care she was having to put into herself.

We both set up a strong treatment team, with myself also doing the mistletoe injections, along with some of the other alternative diets, vitamins, and minerals she was trying. We would often share what was and was not working - even in the intimacy department. She was so encouraging and helpful, in a very tactful manner.

It was fun traveling with her virtually to Germany. She was so generous, even when not feeling up to par, in capturing the beauty and sharing all its details with us. Her writing was suburb, always making us feel as though we were by her side.  We all remained optimistic that her treatment was going to be the once and for all cure. 

Chris never complained, even when given challenging and disappointing news. She just kept taking the next step in marching forward to slay this evil beast.  She never looked back, just kept her eyes on the goal she was eagerly pursuing. Her strong belief in overcoming the diagnosis never wavered, which in turn led us all to believe she would conquer this one way or another.

She remained committed to doing everything possible to build her immune system to remain NED.  It was a sad day, when she announced it was again detected.  Ugh!!! She is my inspiration, as well as many others who are on her same road. She was a determined warrior, set out to win.  She will be forever remembered as a dear friend.

I pray her friends and family find comfort, at this most difficult time.  She will be dearly missed. Again, my heart is so sad and heavy. We all lost a very sweet and dear friend.

I vital part of our community has left us with all the beautiful ladies who have gone before her. I’m so sad how unfair this disease is despite our best efforts, it’s a crap shoot. I never met Chris in person but feel she was my friend and am feeling a terrible loss right now. We just don’t understand God’s plan but I can only try to believe he has one for Chris. Fly high angel. You made a tremendous difference far and wide while on this earth. My heart is broken for your friends and family as well as for myself. 

I was womdering about my good friend etgirl since she hasent been on this board lately. I dont know what to say. She was one of the first to respond to my post when i first came here. She was very influential in mjy desision for treatment. She welcomed me encouraged me and didnt give up on me.  I think i am in shock. I will deeply miss my wonderful and amazing friend. May she find happiness in heaven. 

I will miss you chris. I know you are not with us any more but i believe you can here us. Thank you for all you did for me and everyone on this board. You wont be forgotten

Love your friend Janae. 

Knew it was coming, but still can't wrap my head around it. The world is a sadder place today.