General Chat

Dear All - I wrote on the 3rd August about a dream I had on the Recurring Dreams thread. It was about a man who I used to work with who had cancer. That very day my beloved sister Jenny, who had suffered from cancer for over 20 years, died. Suddently the dream became hugely relevant. She was a magnificent person, warm and gving and most of all, brave beyong all endurance, having enormous faith in God. I recently had managed to get her to look at my site on Tribalpages at the hospice she went to on day care and she was thrilled to see all the work I had done. (her comment is listed in the Guest Book) I had just added a beautiful picture of her taken in 1985 when she had just had the mastectomy and it's a triumphant picture. - she never got to see it. We have one taken very recently of her in France and again it has such a wonderful look and we will be using it on the cards for the funeral, appropiately Friday 13th at Kingston cemetery. Sorry, did'nt mean to make this long - but what I wanted also to say if anybody is interested, my Tribalpages pages site is open to all...add /tribes/caterina136 and the password is TORINO and I would be thrilled for people to see my wonderful sister...(finding this vrey hard to write) as I know you all all a lovely lot. 'Live each day at a time' was her motto and I think it's the way to be...I am very sure she is here with me watching over me. Cathy (crying at the Top of the Hill) ~

Cathy All words in the world cant take away your grief and sadness ,but think of the lovely times you had with your sister who truly seems a wonderful person, She will have left with a treasure chest of memories and special moments and will be in your heart for always, Thinking of you.. Claire xx

hi cathy i am so sorry to hear of your sad loss, your sister was a fighter, and has left you with some great memories, my condolences to your family take care honey sandra

Cathy It is always sad when you lose someone so close and I really feel for you. I know it doesn't help much, but through her courage and modern medicine you have had her for 20 years longer than you may have done otherwise. Treasure them all. One day you will be able to think of her with a smile not a tear - I promise. Chrissie x

Cathy, so sad to hear of your sad loss, but you have wonderful memories of your sister. Don't forget we are all here if you need to 'talk'. Take care, luv Jo.

Cathy, I was just reading about your sister. I am so sorry for your loss. Will be thinking about you on Friday. Take care of yourself. Sue x

Hi Cathy, Just had a look at your tribal pages, Jenny looked so happy in the photo you have entered. Be assured, she will be happy now & free of any earthly pain. There are no words that really comfort us when we lose someone we love. In time the pain will lessen but you will never forget and love lasts for eternity. One day you WILL see each other again, keep talking to Jenny, she will hear you, never doubt. All my love & sympathy, I know just how you are feeling at this time

Cathy - your story brought tears to my eyes. I lost my sister to breast cancer in 1985. She had only been diagnosed a year before. they say time is a great healer. All I can say is time lessons the pain but all your memories never go away. I can remember my sister with a smile but there are times when I cry still. I will go and have a look at your site now. Love and hugs jane xx

Cathy, My condolences to you on the loss of your dear sister. This brings back memories to me. I am one of the lucky ones who survived cancer and all the radiation treatment. Cannot believe it when I see how others haven't made it. Cannot understand how God selects his brethren! Sylvia

Cathy: sorry to hear about your sister. I don't know what to say other than I'm so sorry. Lisa

Many thanks to all for your comforting comments. I did'nt go into the details but she spent her last days in a wheelchair, having contracted tumors in both legs, but was a marvel to all her enormous army of friends and family, and 'came back to us' a couple of years ago when her medication was changed. She was her old self again, not asleep all the time, and it is a great blessing to be able to remember her this way. She was only 56. Thank you again everyone, Cathy ~~

Cathy I am so sorry about your sister - she was right live for today and beggar tomorrow and I am sure that she is with you, watching you and guiding you most of all looking after you - don't forget to talk to her will you - she will hear you. My condolences to you and your family. lots of love Tracy (Author "Life after Death" thread) xxx

My heartfelt wishes for your loss. I lost an aunt I was very close to on Saturday in similar circumstances, and am in Wales for the funeral this week. Its the hardest thing in the world to say goodbye to a loved relative who should not have died when they did. Angela (normally in Kent but currently in Swansea)

cathy i am so sorry for you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers on friday xx

Oh Cathy, my heart goes out to you. Try to remember the very wonderful times you had with your beloved sister. You will be in my thoughts on Friday. Best love, Jeanx.