molimoli update

The passing of Molimoli makes me incredibly sad...once again!

I am now 3 years out from a very early diagnosis that required nothing but surgery & follow-up appointments. I read the boards daily from diagnosis through my first year after my hysterectomy.

It almost seemed like the women who had the most to contribute were the ones who passed away...just breaking my heart & leaving me shaking my head at the unfairness of it all. I had to begin distancing myself from the pain of hearing yet another major influence on this board had lost her battle.

So I did not get to know Moli well, but when I visited I always looked for her posts as she had such a unique way of communicating. It was refreshing & touching! I will miss this good soul who I really didn't get to know and probably visit a little less often again!

I think so highly of the ladies here who continue to fight the fight day in & day out...chemo, radiation, ongoing tests & disappointments...the list goes on & on. I may not visit or post often, but it does not mean I don't know of your stories & care.

God bless Moli for the mark she left on this community & the struggles she endured. And God bless you ladies who continue posting & keep up the fight.

Hugs!

Mmnn said:

Sorry if this is an upsetting reminder!

I'm one of molimoli's daughters and, 2 years later, I still think about you all. I'm not sure what she would've done without you all. Every few months, when I have enough strength (or something), I come here and read some of the exchanges you all had with her. I'm glad to know she was as crazy, funny and frustrating here as she was in person I laugh and cry, as I am sure you all did with her. I can't thank you enough for being the community she needed when she was too afraid to come to us with her "burden". I'm certain you all added light to her life and I appreciate it so deeply that I can't put it into words. Sending you lots of good vibes.

I've never said this before but in honor of her...nuff love.

You have made my day with your response.  After your mom died, I had to get away from this board for awhile. Her death really hit me hard. Your mom had such a wonderful spirit. I always will remember her "'nuff love." Someday I hope to meet up with her again. 

Love, 

Eldri 

MMnn...I sure hope you've reached the point where memories of your mom bring you smiles instead of tears. It takes a while after you suffer such a loss. Roses do it for me. My mom raised a backyard full of them as a hobby so they always make me smile and think of her when I see them.

That goes for Eldri's sock monkey, too!  I smile and think of LuAnn whenever I see it, so don't change it anytime soon. So many wonderful ladies have left us since I joined and their kindness and wisdom are greatly missed, but not forgotten.

I wasn’t on the board when your mother was posting, but I have read hers and many other older posts since joining. A number of active participants, your mother included, have passed away since they last posted. But some voices like your mother's are so unique and vibrant that they continue to give support to those women who are facing the same challenges that they did.

This forum allows us to express thoughts and feelings that we may hesitate to share with family members and friends. Knowing how others have dealt with difficult decisions and experiences helps others to choose their own paths.

While it can be very sad to read comments from your mother and others no longer with us, I'm grateful for their dedication to this board and I derive strength from their courage and grace.

I hope your mother's words give you comfort despite the sorrow, as they do us who read them today.

Mmnn said:

Sorry if this is an upsetting reminder!

I'm one of molimoli's daughters and, 2 years later, I still think about you all. I'm not sure what she would've done without you all. Every few months, when I have enough strength (or something), I come here and read some of the exchanges you all had with her. I'm glad to know she was as crazy, funny and frustrating here as she was in person I laugh and cry, as I am sure you all did with her. I can't thank you enough for being the community she needed when she was too afraid to come to us with her "burden". I'm certain you all added light to her life and I appreciate it so deeply that I can't put it into words. Sending you lots of good vibes.

I've never said this before but in honor of her...nuff love.

thank you for stopping in...as you can read, your mother was a real treasure and very much missed!