Topic: Luv2Travel is an Angel now
- Posted on: Nov 7, 2009 01:40 pm
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,740
I hate to have to say this but Lydia passed away this morning. I had tried to call her yesterday afternoon but she was not feeling well to take my call. I just went to try and call her. In fact I no sooner left a message on her cell phone that her husband Ron called me.
Apparently she developed a fever yesterday and they took her to the ER. With her white cell count being 0 they had to watch even closer for any sign of infection. They admitted her and transferred her to another hospital in a larger city. This morning they put her on the ventilater to help her breath so she could fight the infection and she coded out.
Ron said she had all her arrangements planned out and there will be a celebration of life. I;ll let you know when it will be as soon as I know. Ron said he will check in to read this tread.
Ron, I told you earlier and I truly mean it. I am so so sorry for your loss. You seem like a wonderful man and I'm glad you and Lydia had some womderful times together in your life. Considering how she has been this last week I find it so hard to believe this has happened. Please accept my condoloences. I'm going to miss her.
Diagnosis: 7/2/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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jeanne46 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,038 |
Nov 7, 2009 01:51 pm
jeanne46 wrote:
Ron and family, my deepest condolences to you all on Lydia's passing. I know she was a valiant warrior and will be missed by her friends on this board. Rest in peace Lydia, and fly with the angels. Handle every stressful situation like a dog - if you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away. Dx 12/2005 Stage IV, Grade 3, mets ER+ PR- Her/2 (2+)
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meima Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 |
Nov 7, 2009 02:26 pm
meima wrote:
I'm so very sorry to hear of Lydia's passing. Please accept my condolences, Ron and may she be at peace with God. Meima Diagnosis: 8/31/2006, Stage IV, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Jellydonut Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 675 |
Nov 7, 2009 02:37 pm
Jellydonut wrote:
Sincere sympathy to her husband and family. It's too sad for words. Jelly Diagnosis: 3/2002, IDC, 3/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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KellyC Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 785 |
Nov 7, 2009 02:37 pm
KellyC wrote:
Oh my heart just broke. In one of her emails to me: "We will get together yet and have a few martinis together :)" Love, Lydia We will have that Martini together in Heaven one day my friend, because Heaven SO has Martini's waiting for us spunky gals............Rest In Peace (((((Lydia))))) I will miss you so much...say hi to Vicki for me, I know the both of you are livening up the joint as we speak. My deepest sympathy to her family. She was an amazing woman and friend.
If life hands you a lemon, stuff your bra with it!
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Reneepals Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,154 |
Nov 7, 2009 03:14 pm
Reneepals wrote:
This is so sad. I am speechless. My condolences to her husband & family. Renee
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ElaineD Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 979 |
Nov 7, 2009 03:30 pm
ElaineD wrote:
Condolences to Lydia's family and friends. She will be missed..... Diagnosis: 11/4/2007, 5cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, ER+/PR-, HER2+ |
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thepretties… Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 277 |
Nov 7, 2009 03:47 pm
theprettiestmess wrote:
I will miss Lydia...we would go and have breakfast together (as well as a few other women who have been battling breast cancer)...her spirit was always phenomenal. I'm envisioning her, up in heaven, having a little sit down with God, telling him that he needs to wipe out cancer from everyone. She's there, always in our corner. I love you, Lydia... Ron and family, please know that you all have my prayers and my deepest sympathies. Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it by the handle of anxiety, or by the handle of faith. Completed 3 FAC and 12 Taxol on Feb 18, 2009 with no side effects aside from losing my hair!! God is GOOD!!
Diagnosis: 7/29/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 1, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Sharon51 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 9,501 |
Nov 7, 2009 04:06 pm
Sharon51 wrote:
My most heartfelt condolences to Lydia's family and friends. I am so sorry. |
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ead Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 248 |
Nov 7, 2009 04:20 pm, edited Nov 7, 2009 05:18 PM
by ead
ead wrote:
LuAnn, thank you for letting us know. I just cannot believe it. What the heck happened so fast?.Lydia I will miss you. To Ron and family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for all of you. Lydia rest now sweet sister. Liz Ead
Diagnosis: 6/3/2006, Stage IV, Grade 3, 1/18 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2- pleura mets 06/09 |
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pitanga Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 563 |
Nov 7, 2009 04:26 pm
pitanga wrote:
I am stunned. Another sister who fought so bravely and so well, for so long. May you rest in peace Lydia, and may you be welcomed into the Beyond by the loving arms of our other angels who arrived before you. To your family, my deepest condolences. Lisa First dx 1999, age 39, Stage IIA. 2009--Local recurrence and mets.
Diagnosis: 2/5/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage IV, Grade 2, mets, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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hollyann Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,391 |
Nov 7, 2009 04:33 pm
hollyann wrote:
Oh no.....Not another sweet sister......Ron and family my sincere condolences.....Lydia will be missed by so many here.....She was loved by all who knew her.........
Hugs and love, Lucy also dx with DCIS grade 2 er/pr + her2 neg
Diagnosis: 1/15/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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prettyinpin… Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,161 |
Nov 7, 2009 04:34 pm
prettyinpink100 wrote:
Traveling with angels now. Rest in peace. PIP - multi focal, FEC100/Tax, rads, dble mast with no recon, ooph/hyst, arimidex
Diagnosis: 2/1/2007, IDC, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 9/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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lizws Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,635 |
Nov 7, 2009 04:48 pm
lizws wrote:
Rest Lydia.... you will be missed. |
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smithlme Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 909 |
Nov 7, 2009 04:50 pm
smithlme wrote:
I am so saddened by the loss of such a sweet soul. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends... Dx 3/31/08, DCIS, ER+/PR- BRCA2+...Life is a series of every day miracles...
Diagnosis: 3/28/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/9 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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JeninMichig… Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 477 |
Nov 7, 2009 05:04 pm
JeninMichigan wrote:
My heart just sank when I saw this post. We were all so hoping should could round the corner form being sick and continue on her brave fight. I will miss her. Ron and family, I can even imagine your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless you Lydia. Jennifer Diagnosis: 2/22/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 4/9 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Duffymom Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 167 |
Nov 7, 2009 05:34 pm
Duffymom wrote:
Oh My! Sincere condolences to Lydia's friends and family. Kathy Diagnosis: 10/2008, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IV, Grade 3, 0/12 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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RobinWendy Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,281 |
Nov 7, 2009 05:36 pm
RobinWendy wrote:
No.. no way. How does this happen so fast? It was only a couple of weeks ago that she was organizing the raising of money for Lisa's scooter. She was all about helping others. I knew she was having a tough time, that was obvious from her posts. But this one I did NOT see coming. I am sick about this. Ron, what can I say that has not already been said. I'm so so sorry for the loss of this lovely woman. Damn it. As Renee said, I, too, am speechless. Lydia, you were an angel on earth and now you're an angel in heaven. Robin dx Stage II primary BC in Jan. 2001;dx with DCIS on other breast in Jan. 2003; dx with mets to lungs in Jan. 2004 (What's up with me and January, anyway?)
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donnabee Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 226 |
Nov 7, 2009 05:50 pm
donnabee wrote:
Oh my, I am shocked and oh so sorry! this breaks my heart. This is just too awful. I'm very sorry Ron, for your loss. Lydia, I'm sorry you left us too soon, but I know you are at peace.--donna From time to time even a blind squirrel finds a nut
Diagnosis: 2/9/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 1, mets, ER+/PR-, HER2+ |
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Leah_S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 666 |
Nov 7, 2009 05:58 pm
Leah_S wrote:
To Ron and the rest of Lydia's family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. She will be missed. May G-d send you comfort. Leah Diagnosis: 11/3/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 6/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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SherriG Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,861 |
Nov 7, 2009 06:05 pm
SherriG wrote:
I am so sad to hear this. My sincere condolences to the family. Diagnosed 11/05/04 Stage 3 ILC "Lump is a four letter word!" Sherri
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camdenandmo… Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 102 |
Nov 7, 2009 06:07 pm
camdenandmo wrote:
I am stunned, shocked, and heartbroken. My deepest condolences to her family. Stacie Diagnosis: 9/23/2008, IDC, Stage IV, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Nanalinda Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 341 |
Nov 7, 2009 06:39 pm
Nanalinda wrote:
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. My condolences to her family. Diagnosis: 7/26/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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elliem1207 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,524 |
Nov 7, 2009 07:00 pm
elliem1207 wrote:
i am so so sorry. my condolences to her family and to all who loved her. peace...prayers...blessings.. ellie ~~ Always keep people in your life that charge your battery, not those who drain it. ~~
Diagnosis: 11/2007, Stage IV, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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LisaSDCA Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,246 |
Nov 7, 2009 07:45 pm
LisaSDCA wrote:
:::sobbing::: Oh Lydia, sweet Lydia ~ To Ron, I was the one who Lydia organized the fundraising project for - to get my scooter. I cannot imagine your shock and grief. Please accept my sincerest sympathies on the loss of your beloved wife, travel partner, and life's companion. Lisa Stage IV mets to brain 11/2008 Mets are Her2 pos (!)
Diagnosis: 1/24/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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GrammyNancy… Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 596 |
Nov 7, 2009 07:53 pm
GrammyNancy wrote:
My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. She will truly be missed here. Rest in peace Lydia. Diagnosis: 2/5/2007, ILC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/7 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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EGAL Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 468 |
Nov 7, 2009 07:56 pm
EGAL wrote:
I am sickened to hear this sad, sad, news. I can't believe Lydia is no longer with us. We were all so inspired by her. She went on to do things she wanted in spite of dealing with all the pain from this insidious disease. I hate this cancer!!!!! We are losing so many wonderful women, it is so unfair. To her family, please accept my sincere condolences. Lydia was a wonderful friend to us and will be missed. Ellen EGAL 10/06 dx'd with IDC Stage 3, 10/08 brain mets
Diagnosis: 10/19/2006, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IV, Grade 3, 15/17 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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faithandfif… Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,650 |
Nov 7, 2009 08:26 pm
faithandfifty wrote:
What a wonderful legacy to leave behind, such a generous soul -- thinking of others, organizing us into action on behalf of Lisa. Lydia we will remember your taking a leadership role in improving the life of our sister and in the process giving us an example of what we are capable of creating. Ron my heart-felt wishes of strength for you in this time of unthinkable loss. There are no words adequate to express the disbelief at the swiftness of this final chapter. I am so sorry. So very sorry. Thank you for letting us know. May you find encouragement and support in your community and family. May they support you as you grapple with the reality of your loss. xx00xx00xx00xx00xx Strength and courage. Strength and courage. Strength and courage. xx00xx00xx00xx00xx We will remember. Keep up with my travels at: www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
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rkt Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 249 |
Nov 7, 2009 08:28 pm
rkt wrote:
So sorry to hear this news. My very deepest sympathies to Lydia's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Becky Becky, Stage IV, bone mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-, diagnosed June 2008, right mastectomy May 2009, 0/13 nodes
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Danie Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 126 |
Nov 7, 2009 08:58 pm
Danie wrote:
So sad to hear this new. Ron, family and friends please accept my deepest condolescence. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Comfort hugs, Danie Diagnosis: 6/27/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 1/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Irina Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 699 |
Nov 7, 2009 09:06 pm
Irina wrote:
Oh NO... PRAYERS Dx 2/2004, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets ER+PR+HER2-
Diagnosis: 2/2004, IDC, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
