As most of you know, MaryT passed away late last night. We (her family) know she is in a better place and her long struggle is over.
Indeed, I had no idea that my mother posted to you all from the Rehab Hospital. My father says he wheeled her down to the room where the computer is and she typed the whole message in herself. You were all so important to her and we can't thank you all enough for all your thoughts, prayers, posts, cards and calls during this long difficult summer and fall.
Mary's obituary can be viewed online starting tomorrow through The Boston Globe, The Portsmouth Herald, or The Hartford Courant. Tuesday will be the most comprehensive.
Mary's funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 10:00AM at St. Theresa's Church, 815 Central Road, Rye Beach, NH.
Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at www.komen.org.
God Bless you and your entire family. God rest your soul Mary T. You were one of the first that I met in Cincinnati back in 2000. How many more I have met and how many more I have lost as friends but all are cherished with a bond that no one can break.
I walked today in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. I thought of all of you and still somehow had a heavy heart. Little did I realize that we had lost yet another precious sister. Dear God, please help someone find a cure! Mary T's family you are in my prayers and thoughts even thought she is in a much better place, it is still so difficult.
Sadly Sara
Sara Dearing
Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present!
Mary T. also was a member of the "St. Louis Gathering of 2000." That's where I met her. I think about all the beautiful women who were with us that weekend and so many that are now gone. There are so many. All I can do is echo Sara's prayer, "Dear God, please help someone find a cure." Condolences to the family. Susan, thanks so much for posting. Know that we are holding you all close in thought and prayer. Peace, Lauri
"Go confidently into the direction of your dreams. Live the life you always imagined" Thoreau
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
Susan, my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Mary was a special person. She and her DH were the very first people I met at our very first meeting in Cincy. She was sitting on the sofa at the Inn when Peg Gray and I walked in. Peg had met her and knew who she was. She was excited about meeting everyone, and I was excited about meeting her.
Along with the others from this board who met her, I'll always remember her. Rest in peace, Mary.
At our 1st gathering In Cincinnati in May of 2000, MaryT, Peg and Glenda were the first ladies that I met....I was right in the middle of chemo and still so darn scared. Mary gave me a huge hug and said "You will be just fine dear"..for some reason I will always remember that....Such a kind, sweet lady. I am so sad that she has passed but glad that her suffering is over...
My prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Hugs
Cathi
Sometimes it is a slender thread, Sometimes a strong,
Such lovely messages for such a great lady.........I didn't call Mary often but when I did it was always great to talk to her and we could really talk. The last time I spoke with her was last spring just before our Louisville gathering. She wanted to come so badly, but she had a grand daughter who was being confirmed and an old dog that she didn't want to leave for long. I wish now I had called her when I got back from LV and talked to her more. She truly will be kept in our hearts with fond memories. Prayers for all of you, Mary K.
I was fortunate enough to have met Mary in St. Louis. We got a chance to really talk. I just remember thinking that I hoped I had her spirit when I was her age! She was such a lovely lady...
Susan and all, I am deeply saddened by the passing of another wonderful warrier.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mary for lunch one day in the nearby town of Exeter.
She was warm, funny, and caring. We sat there for a long time and talked about this world of cancer, and all it does.
She reminded me of one great thing, that it brings people together and how happy to was to have gotten to "meet" and know so many of her breast friends.
She cared deeply about all of you, and I know she will be watching over us all.
With deep sadness, Kim
Kim
"Life is what happens when you are making other plans"
Thank you, Susan, for your post. Your mother was pretty special as you've probably already gathered from the preceding posts. My thoughts are with you and your family as you all go through this difficult time. Sending you healing hugs, Luci
In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lay an invincible summer. Albert Camus