tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post2265078645375110593..comments2023-10-26T04:46:32.082-05:00Comments on Women with Cancer: One Last LetterJodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311014636548513060noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-54672157468768582482012-05-29T10:32:31.329-05:002012-05-29T10:32:31.329-05:00It was indeed touching. She will be fine.
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What a wonderful thought: yes, she was a g...Stacey,<br />What a wonderful thought: yes, she was a gift. That is exactly the right perspective. Thanks so much.<br /><br />Mieke,<br />The image of your spinning class today dedicated to Betsy was such a beautiful gesture ....and she would just loved it:)<br />thank you,<br />love,<br />JodyJodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311014636548513060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-56989461730909956132011-09-08T13:20:54.873-05:002011-09-08T13:20:54.873-05:00Dear Jody,
Your post brought tears to my eyes as ...Dear Jody,<br /><br />Your post brought tears to my eyes as you managed to write a letter that no-one ever wants to write so eloquently. You said goodbye and thank you in a way that must have ment the world to your sister in law and your brother. I'm just so sad this horrible disease struck your family again, with all the grieve and sorrow that comes with it. Thank you for sharing this with us, know that I will keep you, your sister in law and brother in my hearts and prayers. By now we know she passed away and I can only hope she want peacefully. Dedicated the spinning class to her, all I can do from over here. Thanks again, love and big hugs from this side of the pond.Annemiekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13576768064981104863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-29373168816776224132011-09-07T21:19:27.180-05:002011-09-07T21:19:27.180-05:00Jody, I'm so very sorry for your loss, and so ...Jody, I'm so very sorry for your loss, and so touched by the love you share in your letter. I think we all know someone like that. They are a gift we keep for a short while. Love to you.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473975559820773868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-71095972182032788792011-09-07T15:28:36.030-05:002011-09-07T15:28:36.030-05:00I'm so grateful for all your comments and thou...I'm so grateful for all your comments and thoughts. What I'm hearing, not just here, but from emails I've received as well, is many of you have struggled having to write letters like this. <br /><br />Sometimes we can't be there in person because of the distance involved and what can you do, how do you say goodby? This was a start. <br /><br />Today, the awesome @maverickNY, a brilliant consultant who translates science into English for the rest of us, pick up on this post to add some wonderful thoughts of her own. You can read her post at: http://icar.us/qNKswg<br /><br />Thank you all,<br />jmsJodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311014636548513060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-27291649639870837322011-09-07T15:28:35.755-05:002011-09-07T15:28:35.755-05:00I'm so grateful for all your comments and thou...I'm so grateful for all your comments and thoughts. What I'm hearing, not just here, but from emails I've received as well, is many of you have struggled having to write letters like this. <br /><br />Sometimes we can't be there in person because of the distance involved and what can you do, how do you say goodby? This was a start. <br /><br />Today, the awesome @maverickNY, a brilliant consultant who translates science into English for the rest of us, pick up on this post to add some wonderful thoughts of her own. You can read her post at: http://icar.us/qNKswg<br /><br />Thank you all,<br />jmsJodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311014636548513060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-64427680819124251652011-09-07T13:57:04.912-05:002011-09-07T13:57:04.912-05:00Jody,
This is very powerful. I'm back to rerea...Jody,<br />This is very powerful. I'm back to reread it today as yesterday it literally left me quite speechless. I still have no words that are adequate, but just wish to express my sadness and deep appreciation for the words you have so eloquently written for someone you care about in your private life and chosen to share with all of us. Thank you for that.Nancy's Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646849408841387692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-21927157039023405252011-09-07T13:13:16.389-05:002011-09-07T13:13:16.389-05:00Jody, thank you for sharing this. The words you...Jody, thank you for sharing this. The words you've chosen with such care are so very beautiful. You continue to show us how it should be done.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214868698905207283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-43684926452753563802011-09-07T11:50:24.935-05:002011-09-07T11:50:24.935-05:00Stunning. I'm at a loss for words. Jody, you...Stunning. I'm at a loss for words. Jody, you have an incredibly powerful way about you. You are an inspiration to me and so many others. I can't begin to imagine how you were able to write that letter. It's beautiful...truly a happiness that aches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-50170246577726452712011-09-07T11:06:58.173-05:002011-09-07T11:06:58.173-05:00Oh my gosh, Jody. Your posting brought me to tears...Oh my gosh, Jody. Your posting brought me to tears. What a beautiful, heartfelt letter. And what a gift to both you and your friend.<br /><br />That's how a final letter ought to be written. Thank you for sharing something so deeply personal.Beth L. Gainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780737397716824019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-74865918533137868412011-09-07T10:03:08.694-05:002011-09-07T10:03:08.694-05:00Oh Jody. So beautiful. I am so sorry. I could feel...Oh Jody. So beautiful. I am so sorry. I could feel the emotion in this lovely sad post. I am glad your friend is not in pain. <br />You reminded me about the things people sent when my father was dying (also of lung cancer). Precious, precious words. And I'm sure yours will be received with a lot of gratitude and read and reread.<br />Love to you. SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-77618377827437833172011-09-07T06:26:36.775-05:002011-09-07T06:26:36.775-05:00You are surrounded by love, you are returning to t...You are surrounded by love, you are returning to the light. It dawns on me you've known this your entire life.<br /><br /><br />BEAUTIFUL. <br /><br />Katiekatie ford hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143077744569174691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-51118539571444848902011-09-06T23:00:28.383-05:002011-09-06T23:00:28.383-05:00Thanks for writing this and for sharing with all o...Thanks for writing this and for sharing with all of us. I echo what others have sai,--such a hard letter to write. My thoughts are with you all.Wendy Sue Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08028935750877672947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-87706538590082548432011-09-06T22:15:52.118-05:002011-09-06T22:15:52.118-05:00Jody - what a beautiful, moving letter and post. I...Jody - what a beautiful, moving letter and post. It is so unfortunate that these situations seem to be coming more and more frequently. All my best to you and to your friend's family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-54888816131727367802011-09-06T22:00:02.215-05:002011-09-06T22:00:02.215-05:00Jody,
Such a hard letter to write.
Thinking posi...Jody,<br /><br />Such a hard letter to write. <br />Thinking positive thoughts for you and your family.<br />Stay safe.<br />Stay strong.<br /><br />GregAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-78265951834200630772011-09-06T21:58:01.160-05:002011-09-06T21:58:01.160-05:00What an amazing letter, Jody. I hope you have no ...What an amazing letter, Jody. I hope you have no more letters to write this month, and this year. Wouldn't that be amazing?<br /><br />Please do tweet and email me when it's time to do the #bcsm. I'm overwhelmed a little right now but want to do this more than anything.<br /><br />Love to you,<br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-9556916049728374562011-09-06T21:11:58.504-05:002011-09-06T21:11:58.504-05:00Damn, girl. You have got the gift of compassion an...Damn, girl. You have got the gift of compassion and moving words to match. If I ever received a letter like that so close to departure, I would now for sure that I was loved. What a beautiful gift.carmen2uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14366401438112824813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-274581374845875442011-09-06T20:55:46.594-05:002011-09-06T20:55:46.594-05:00A truly beautiful and captivating letter, Jody, th...A truly beautiful and captivating letter, Jody, thank you for sharing it with us all. I'm sorry for the loss on both sides, but it is a brave and sensible decision of your friend to go gracefully and with her dignity intact. You have done your friend proud with such elegantly moving thoughts.<br /><br />These kind of letters are exceptionally difficult to write - how can one convey some lucid thoughts without sounding trite or maudlin? I know this, as I too, sadly have one sitting and waiting for some inspiration that has miserably failed me. If it turns out a tenth of your incredible prose, I will be a happy lady.<br /><br />May the force be with you, dear Jody.Sally Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838290332277396361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-57480202812531571192011-09-06T20:16:00.064-05:002011-09-06T20:16:00.064-05:00I am comforted by your comments, as my friend'...I am comforted by your comments, as my friend's family will be. Remember: love is immense. We do need each other. We need each other to define and bear witness to everything we hold dear.<br /><br />Please keep my friend dear; hold her and all who love her in your hearts. Thank you:)Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311014636548513060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-6676008428661388192011-09-06T19:24:45.425-05:002011-09-06T19:24:45.425-05:00Dear Jody,
I read your post while I was on the bu...Dear Jody,<br /><br />I read your post while I was on the bus and sat there with tears running down my cheek. I'm home again and keep thinking of it, you, your friend, and her loved ones. <br /><br />So many things about your beautiful letter moved me. The facts, of course, and like the previous comment said, the way you brought your friend and the nature of your friendship to life. What the letter revealed about your compassionate heart. How you shared your courageous way of moving through the difficult writing process with us by revealing your inner dialogue--I'm sure so many of us can identify with that. There's more, but I'll leave it at that. <br /><br />Sending love and support to you, your friend and her loved ones,<br />Liza<br /><br />ps: I took note of your remarks about upcoming chats about Metastatic disease and look forward to all of them. I learned so much from the last one. You are bringing all of us closer, regardless of our "stage," no small feat.itsthebunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432578814737248136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-65719094465088968242011-09-06T19:12:16.229-05:002011-09-06T19:12:16.229-05:00Jody,
It's so hard to lose a friend. I'm s...Jody,<br />It's so hard to lose a friend. I'm sorry. Thank you for giving us a loving and brave example of how to write a last letter and how important it will later be for their family. <br /><br />As we know, so many people avoid someone who has a serious illness or is dying, because they're uncomfortable and don't know what to say. I've had the privilege of saying goodbye to three of my friends in person. They were all on different levels of consciousness. <br /><br />One died moments later, but I got to tell her what she'd meant to me and say, "I love you." Her last words were, "I love you, too, sweet girl." Another friend I sat and talked with for two hours. He didn't want me to go because no one else was comfortable around him. He laughed and said, "So, I'm exerting myself! What's it going to do? Kill me?" We both cracked up, and it was a great moment. Even my former boyfriend, who everyone else thought couldn't hear anyone, heard me. He squeezed my hand at all the right moments when I'd ask if he remembered such and such. I sat with him for hours and sometimes was quiet and stroked his hand, and other times I would reminisce.<br /><br />What a gift you've given us, your readers. Thank you.<br /><br />XOXOXO,<br />BrendaBreastCancerSisterhood.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954964330418898117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-49618705742576175302011-09-06T18:39:39.669-05:002011-09-06T18:39:39.669-05:00Beautiful, moving, poignant. Your letter to her is...Beautiful, moving, poignant. Your letter to her is perfect. I'm just so sad now. In a few brief paragraphs, you made her real to someone who's never even met her.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this, Jody. My heart goes out to you & to her family.The Accidental Amazonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822350993047533328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315151022752951218.post-19451674977076276792011-09-06T18:32:26.997-05:002011-09-06T18:32:26.997-05:00This is such a hard letter to write, yet you have ...This is such a hard letter to write, yet you have done it so beautifully and eloquently. I am so sorry that you had to write it but you have taught me what it means to be a good, dear friend. You and your friend and family are in my prayers. <br />Love, DebDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687598267859111296noreply@blogger.com