Candles for Whispersecret

It's hard to believe that it has already been a year now! I'm so sorry I'm not around more, but my computer chair isn't always very comfortable, so I have to pace myself on my internet addictions now! However, so of my nearest and dearest friends are here, so I wanted to let you all know how things are going.

For the newcomers, I was once a regular here, and actually met my husband in the AH! A year ago I was diagnosed with late stages breast cancer that had already spread into the bones and liver.

After a year of chemotherapy, the liver tumor is almost completely gone, they have been able to push back the tumors that were weakening my bones and they have actually filled in some! (As my orthopedic surgeon said "I wouldn't go out and play football, but at least we don't have to worry about people breaking you if they bump into you at the mall!")

Life has changed quite a bit, but after a year, I've gotten used to it. I can't honestly say I don't still miss some of the things I just don't have the strength to do anymore (Like my job, I miss my job.) But I always had lots of hobbies that I didn't have the time I would have liked for, and now I can spend more time doing some of them. For example, I love to knit and crochet and always wanted to learn how to spin wool into yarn. One of the cancer center nurses found a friend of hers that didn't use her spinning wheel who has loaned it to me so I can indulge in learning the process. (I'm quickly becoming addicted and will soon need to buy my own spinning wheel!)

Raphy has been incredible through this whole thing. He lets me try when I'm having one of my "I"m determined to be independent" days, and sticks around to help out if I don't make it. He loves me no matter what, and has put up with more than any man should have to! The cancer drugs have put me into chemically induced menopause. My poor hubby on days when the menopaus-asaurus rears its ugly head!

Over all, I am so thankful for the things I have. My husband, my family and all my friends. For, even though I don't come here and chat like I used to, I am well aware of all the love and support you all have sent me over the past year, and hope you all feel loved and appreciated, even though I don't come here to say it enough!

All the best for all of you and your families,
Whisp :rose:

A smile and a bump.
 
What a great bit of news to start the week. Hang in there, Whisper, and come back soon. You are loved and missed. :rose:

Rumple Foreskin :cool:
 
Hi, everyone.

With great sadness and deep regret, I bring bad news. At 12:50am Eastern Daylight Time, on Sunday the 17th of May, 2009, Heather Lynn Thomas (whispering_surrender) left this world for a better place.

Her passing was quiet, peaceful and comfortable, here at home, watched over by myself, and a very close mutual friend. She suffered no pain, and had been unconscious for 12-18 hours prior to that. The last words she ever spoke to me personally were before she slipped into unconsciousness for the final time, and they were simply: "I love you too."

I'd like to take this time to thank all of you, both for myself, and on behalf of Heather, (because I know she'd want me to) for all of the well-wishes and thoughts that we've received over the past two years or so.

Thank you.

R.
 
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