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The Journey Ends

sfmarie
sfmarie CSN Member Posts: 602
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Today, my beautiful sister, Christina, lost her battle. She was only 40, 39 when dx, and leaves behind her husband and three beautiful children 8, 6, and 4. She fought til the very end. And I mean she fought damn hard. There was not a treatment or cancer hospital she did not seek advice. In the end, her tiny body just could not take it anymore and she stopped responding to treatments. I know now she is at rest and peace.

Thank you for all of your support and advice here. I visit you all every day. And while I do not always respond to the posts, I read them, and pray for all of you on this journey. I pray we get closer to finding a cure for this terrible disease.

Love to you all!
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #2
    So sorry
    Oh, I'm so sorry to read this. I know your family is feeling incredibly lost and sad right now. I'm happy for your dear sister that she's no longer im pain, though. Please kiss her beautiful children and know that I'm praying for all of you.

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • damama24
    damama24 CSN Member Posts: 174 Member
    #3
    tootsie1 said:

    So sorry
    Oh, I'm so sorry to read this. I know your family is feeling incredibly lost and sad right now. I'm happy for your dear sister that she's no longer im pain, though. Please kiss her beautiful children and know that I'm praying for all of you.

    *hugs*
    Gail

    sorry
    I am so sorry for your loss. It's hard to find words. I know she no longer has pain is at peace now. Please hug her children for me. I will keep you all in my prayers. Deb
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  • impactzone
    impactzone CSN Member Posts: 556 Member
    #4
    No words... I am so
    No words... I am so sorry....I wish there was a wall somewhere with the names of all these people who fought and laughed and loved and struggled through this journey.
    All my blessings
    Chip
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  • robinvan
    robinvan CSN Member Posts: 1,012
    #5
    Marie
    I am so sorry to hear of the death of your beautiful Christina. I can think of few things to say at this moment beyond a lament of profanities! This disease sucks!

    Peace... Rob: in Vancouver
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  • KFen725
    KFen725 CSN Member Posts: 108 Member
    #6
    So Sorry for your loss
    Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss, and for the loss of your sister's family... Cancer is so vile!!!! I lost my mom 7 weeks ago tomorrow to colon cancer, so I can relate with how you are feeling.

    Sending prayers and comfort to you.

    Kelly
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  • thready
    thready CSN Member Posts: 474
    #7
    I am so sorry
    Marie,
    I am so sorry about your sister. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Jan
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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
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    Marie
    Marie,
    I am so very, very sorry that your much loved sister Christine has come to the end of her journey. I know how very close you were. You were a wonderful advocate for her. My prayers reach out to your entire family including Marie's husband and 3 young children. Oh sadness.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
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  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia CSN Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #9
    Oh Marie
    I am so very sorry to hear this. Whatever can we say during a time like this other than I'll pray for those left behind.

    Diane
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  • Nana2
    Nana2 CSN Member Posts: 255
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    I'm so sorry for your loss.
    I'm so sorry for your loss. She was so young. I will pray for you and the rest of the family left behind.
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  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 CSN Member Posts: 824 Member
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    Marie and family
    My heartfelt sympathy to Christine's family.It is so hard because no words are sufficient but please know that we care so much and wish things could have turned out better.

    You have been a good sister Marie.

    Thoughts and prayers with you.

    -Pat
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  • jonrwall
    jonrwall CSN Member Posts: 10
    #12
    She is in a better place
    I know it is hard right now (having lost my wife about a month ago.) Each day will bring memories and dreams. Just know that someday you will see her again and now, she is in a place with no pain, no drugs and no cancer. Meanwhile she will continue to watch over her family from above.
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  • amyb15
    amyb15 CSN Member Posts: 109 Member
    #13
    so sorry
    I am so very sorry to hear this. She did fight every step of the way. The only comfort is to know she is in a better palce now. She will be forever missed by all of you. I will be praying all of you.

    Amy
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  • pluckey
    pluckey CSN Member Posts: 484 Member
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    I am so so sorry for your
    I am so so sorry for your loss. Prayers lifted for you and your family.

    Peggy
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  • mom_2_3
    mom_2_3 CSN Member Posts: 953 Member
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    Marie
    Marie,

    This is breaking my heart this morning. I have no words for you and your sister's family. I only offer prayers for you all.

    Amy
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  • krf
    krf CSN Member Posts: 98
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    From Roger and Kim
    Dear
    From Roger and Kim

    Dear Marie, We are so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. There is comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain and she is resting in peace. It has been amazing and inspiring to watch how supportive and caring you have been to Christina. You fought damn hard as well and your overall contribution to this board- to folks like us- has been appreciated by many. Christina's children are fortunate to have an Aunt whose love for their mother will no doubt flow straight to them.
    Although the journey for you and Christina is over, we will keep your strength with us as we continue to fight.
    Love and Sparks,
    Kim and Roger
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  • betina61
    betina61 CSN Member Posts: 642 Member
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    Marie
    I don't have words to express how sad I feel,I will continue to pray now for you and the rest of her family, your beautiful sister,doesn't need my prayers now, she is in better place, we know that. may God bring you all the acceptance for this terrible loss.
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  • geotina
    geotina CSN Member Posts: 2,111 Member
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    Dear Marie:
    I am so very sorry. Christina put up the good fight, it sounds like she so wanted to live. No more chemo, pain or cancer but that is little comfort at a time like this to those left behind with their grief.

    From one caregiver to another, I am so very sorry.

    Hugs - Tina
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  • Patteee
    Patteee CSN Member Posts: 945
    #19
    Oh Marie, I am so sorry.
    Oh Marie, I am so sorry. Thank you for being an incredible support to Christina- she was never alone in this battle and all of us will take a bit of her courage and fight into us as we move forward. I am so sad for those she left- 3 young kids- makes me cry Marie! I hold all of you in prayer and so hopeful that the hours, days and weeks, months ahead will be filled with loving family and friends that support you all and bring you peace.
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  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks CSN Member Posts: 980 Member
    #20
    So Sorry
    I'm so sorry for you loss of Christina. Like you said the pain is gone and she is at peace now. I will always remember her for the fight she had in her. She was very brave.

    Brooks
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  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks CSN Member Posts: 980 Member
    #21
    So Sorry
    I'm so sorry for you loss of Christina. Like you said the pain is gone and she is at peace now. I will always remember her for the fight she had in her. She was very brave.

    Brooks
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