Death of a Family Friend

PaintedPNH · 06-01-2005, 02:05 PM

I just found out that yesterday a very good friend of the family passed away. She was suffering from cancer in over 50% of her body. Although her death was forseen it still comes as a shock and is very hard to comprehend.

Her son was on my brothers hockey team for the last 2-3 years and we have all spent countless winter days and weekends in hotels together. The time spent with her is now ever so precious and I selfishly wish there had been more and that there could be more to come. April 19th a benefit was thrown for her and we raised over $5000 I think. Everyone was there supporting her and it was a hard night for me and the parents who had spent so much time with Cheryl. Reality hit me that night and I finally realized Cheryl was going to die because of the cancer. Still, I pushed the thought aside and it has come to hurt me. She was always in high spirits and so fun to be around. Its so hard to think we wont share any times like that again. Her visitation is tomorrow and her funeral Friday...things are gonna be rough.

dutch warmblood · 06-01-2005, 02:30 PM

Wow! I am so sorry! It is great tho that you have those memories to cherish. I will keep you guys in my prayers. I know it will be a rough time to get through but just remember that you will always have those great memories of her.

Kellie

tiffany · 06-01-2005, 02:48 PM

sorry to hear that......she sounded like a great person...

UnDun* · 06-01-2005, 02:49 PM

Im sorry to hear that

We just lost a friend to cancer as well, he was only 16.

Simon Says · 06-01-2005, 03:11 PM

i am so sorry to hear this, you are in my prayers

SkipaJo Cowgirl · 06-01-2005, 03:13 PM

very sorry about your loss.

julie&chico · 06-01-2005, 03:26 PM

Very sorry about your families loss.......

OrangeRikki · 06-01-2005, 03:30 PM

I'm so sorry

I know what it feels like to lose a friend.

AutumnAttic · 06-01-2005, 04:29 PM

Im so sorry

*hugs*

Expressa · 06-01-2005, 05:03 PM

I'm very sorry. At least now you know her health is fully restored and the cancer is forever gone... she now is with the best Healer.
Her family and friends are in my prayers.

06-01-2005, 02:05 PM	#1
PaintedPNH Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,075 Images: 300	Death of a Family Friend I just found out that yesterday a very good friend of the family passed away. She was suffering from cancer in over 50% of her body. Although her death was forseen it still comes as a shock and is very hard to comprehend. Her son was on my brothers hockey team for the last 2-3 years and we have all spent countless winter days and weekends in hotels together. The time spent with her is now ever so precious and I selfishly wish there had been more and that there could be more to come. April 19th a benefit was thrown for her and we raised over $5000 I think. Everyone was there supporting her and it was a hard night for me and the parents who had spent so much time with Cheryl. Reality hit me that night and I finally realized Cheryl was going to die because of the cancer. Still, I pushed the thought aside and it has come to hurt me. She was always in high spirits and so fun to be around. Its so hard to think we wont share any times like that again. Her visitation is tomorrow and her funeral Friday...things are gonna be rough. __________________ Check Us Out At: http://www.pair-a-deiss.webs.com I helped elect the first African American president of the United States. The best is yet to come. I've been snowballed!?

06-01-2005, 02:30 PM	#2
dutch warmblood Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: woodslee, Ontario Posts: 343 Images: 10	Wow! I am so sorry! It is great tho that you have those memories to cherish. I will keep you guys in my prayers. I know it will be a rough time to get through but just remember that you will always have those great memories of her. Kellie __________________ I LIVE FOR HORSES

06-01-2005, 02:49 PM	#4
UnDun* Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,858 Images: 138	Im sorry to hear that We just lost a friend to cancer as well, he was only 16. __________________ "Ride What You've Got" *Dallas & Heather*

06-01-2005, 03:11 PM	#5
Simon Says Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Covington, La Posts: 3,794 Images: 235	i am so sorry to hear this, you are in my prayers __________________ "If your dog doesn't like someone, you probably shouldn't either" Chrissy & Stormy

06-01-2005, 03:13 PM	#6
SkipaJo Cowgirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,660 Images: 31	very sorry about your loss. __________________ Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security deserve neither and will loose both. - Benjamin Franklin

06-01-2005, 03:26 PM	#7
julie&chico Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 953	Very sorry about your families loss.......

06-01-2005, 03:30 PM	#8
OrangeRikki Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana, PA Posts: 4,784 Images: 330 Blog Entries: 4	I'm so sorry I know what it feels like to lose a friend. __________________ Rikochet::Conspiracy::FutureStorm::Swing Vote "In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."

06-01-2005, 04:29 PM	#9
AutumnAttic Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 5,660 Images: 113	Im so sorry hugs __________________ Amber I've been snowballed.

06-01-2005, 05:03 PM	#10
Expressa Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tx Posts: 2,413 Images: 163	I'm very sorry. At least now you know her health is fully restored and the cancer is forever gone... she now is with the best Healer. Her family and friends are in my prayers. __________________ "Horses can't talk but they can speak if you listen." Expressa (5/9/87-7/28/06) Dash (4/6/93-9/29/04) "The love of horses knows not it's own depth till the hour of separation." I've been snowballed!

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