Another sister leaves us

[crecco]

Many of you may remember Helmar, a long time member from Australia. I just recieved word that she passed away sometime last Fri or Sat.
  I am sorry I do not know to many details. Her son found a girls name from another forum in her e-mails and just let her know this morning.

  May she rest in eternal peace!
      Chris

[Aussie000]

That is so very sad, I am shocked. Helen was such a lovely lady and always seemed so upbeat and obviously never let on when she was feeling down. The reality of this hideous disease hits home yet again. I sent her a note recently and never heard anything, I never thought she was so sick, I just can't believe it. My thoughts are with her family, rest in peace dear Helen.

[vegas2cr]

I am deeply saddened that another one of us has gone.  Helen you are an angel now.Ronni

[silver&gold]

Sincere condolances to Helens family , may Helen rest in peace .

Angie

[Jan214]

I pray that you are soaring free without any pain and no memories of this horrible disease.  You were a wonderful woman Helen and you will be a lovely angel.  You will be missed.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, everyone make sure your loved ones know how to come on here and let us know if something happens to you.

[justscore]

I don't know what to say.......... I am so sorry for her loss and hope her family keeps the wonderful memories close to them.

Heidi

[ireneo]

I do remember seeing Helmar's name here. I'm so sorry the family is feeling this pain right now, missing her, having all the memories pouring in. I want to add my love and prayers for her family.

Irene

[dawnlyn]

To Helen's family I would like to extend my deepest sympathies, I will be keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers....

Love,
Dawnlyn

[nyc lady]

Helen - rest in peace.  Thank you for all the support that you have provided us all.  You are with the rest of our angels!!!!!

Love,
Pam

[jlock]

May she rest in peace and God give strenght to her family during this time..~~Joanne

[fungirl1011]

Sorry to hear about Helen.  I pray that God gives her family peace and comfort knowing she is no longer in pain and is watching over them.  

Love,
Kasie

[marie3B]

Helmar, Helen, was very kind to me when I first came to the forum.  She was strong and very encouraging.  She fought very hard.  I know the last communication I had with her she was not having a very easy time with treatment, but was still upbeat and enjoying every minute of life, even in sickness.  I pray she was comfortable in the end and that her family is at peace and recovering from their loss.  Marie

[girlygirl28]

My thoughts and prayers are with her family...

[gma718]

I remember Helen giving me so much strength when I needed it...this disease makes me so sad.....WHY????? Please know that I will pray for Helen and her family...I will continue to keep praying for all of you....Love, Gia :)

[Tybear]

I am so very sad to hear about Helen. She always had the kindest words for me and her positive personality shone through in her posts. She was a huge asset to this forum...
I will miss her dearly...
Rest in peace Helen - I know you'll continue to watch over the rest of us.
love Becky

[lvfrogs]

I am saddened to hear this news. She was always nice to me in my posts when I was so concerned that something was wrong. She was always thinking of everyone else. I hope her family reads these posts and knows how much she will be missed by everyone. Her family is in my prayers, Colleen

[kimmywah]

For Helen

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.

Peace....Kim

[SimplyStar]

OH NO  I am sorry girls but I am crying, tears of real grief, Helen was a crown jewel, we joked about me coming over to visit and riding Kangaroos, I will never forget this lovely woman.  I will miss her and I know she fought a hard fight,  she has left an empty spot in my heart.  Can heaven hold such beauty and courage as our dear Helen always held for us?   I will do her the honor of wishing her God speed and eteranl rest in the loving hands of our Lord.  The loss of Helen to me has been like the loss of a dear sister.  Thanks Kim the poem did help.  To my Aussie friend I will not say good bye, I will say, I'll see you soon and maybe we can go find one of those Roos to ride.   Marty

[gah_70]

Helen was one of my many heroes on this site.  Whenever I thought I couldn't take one more treatment, I always thought of her, and how long she'd been taking non-stop treatments.  It had to be hard on her, but she never let that show.  You could see her smile through her posts.  I dare say she was the one who'd had about every single chemo available, and she always had words of advice for those of us about to start a particular one.  She was the one who calmed my fears when Topotecan caused a spike in my CA125, and suggested Gemzar as the next step to help "clean up" what it had done.  I am devistated this disease finally took her from her family and from us.  I think we are all that much more informed about what this monster does to us because of her wisdom.  May she rest in peace and know her legacy won't ever leave this site!

Gail  

[Mary 53]

Look at the love Helmar received from these tributes. She gave of her time and wisdom and love and I am sure she knew how much she was appreciated on this forum.

I was worried last week when (I think it was Steve) someone posted looking for her. Chris, thank you for posting the information as soon as you got it.

Such a sad time for us as we feel the pain of her passing. Knowing that she is not suffering anymore is the only thing that makes this at all bearable.

Mary

[JC145]

I echo all of the above sentiments.  I did now know Helen well .... but we all share a bond.  She's in heaven now helping all of us from above.  My sympathy to her family and to those of you who knew her well.  Judy

[elizza]

I am so sorry to hear about Helen!  She was always so kind in all of her posts and so helpful and encouraging when I would post about my mom.  May she rest in peace.

[Hazel30]

I cannot express how heart broken I am to hear this.  Helen was a wonderful, strong, great person.  She and I became so close, I feel so hur,t and this just brings tears to my eyes.  She was there for me and gave me so much support.  She loves her kids greatly and never wanted to stress them because of the disease.  I just cant believe this.  I will miss her.  For all women on this forum that didn't know her, Helen truely was a hero.  My thoughts are with Helens family.  May she rest in peace.

Fiana

[msjazz]

I am so distressed to hear about Helen. She was so sweet and sent me messages and information about chemos I was taking. I will miss her. My sincere condolences to her family.  Donna

[Steve H]

Helen was an inspiration to us all, laughing all the time, happy to advise even though things were not always going right for her. She gave my wife Vi (joined the angels 6th Jan 2008) hope, ideas, the will to carry on in the face of ever increasing odds. To me, we passed many notes, our worries, her thoughts, that’s why when she failed to post, I became every increasingly worried.
Helen, you are now free to fly with the rest of the angels, to be free from any more pain and suffering; I know you were well prepared for this freedom, good luck and enjoy. As said, you will give my wife a hug from me, say hi, from all left down here, waiting to join you when our time is called. Helen, thanks for being a friend, you might have gone, but never to be forgotten.
To Helen’s family, you had a very special lady, wife, mother, be proud, thoughts are with you during this difficult time, remember to good times, but never forget the bad, it helps to understand what these brave ladies face each and every day, as she did with dignity and grace. Helen, you will be missed

[coogeegirl]

I am so terribly sad to hear about Helen she was so kind to me when I first joined this forum.

To my fellow Aussie, I am so glad to know that you are finally at peace and free of pain.

Love

Jenny

[SAm_in_the_UK]

I am so saddened to hear of Helen's passing. She was such a support to me when my mum was fighting this awful disease. Rest in peace Helen, hope you've met my mum up there.
God bless you all. Please God, let a cure be found for this wretched disease.
Sam x

[etaxitpo]

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Helmar.  Since I have joined tis forum there are certain names I am used to seeing.  I remember when my mother first got diagnosed, you reached out to me.

It was almost like having another family member to talk to about what I was feeling.  Everytime I hear someone else passing away from this beast, monster, of a disease I get angry.  I know I shouldn't, but I do.  No fight ever has been fought so hard by mom and all of you ladies.  I just want to shout from the rooftop OC leave my mom and my family on this forum alone.  

I pray for your family's strength during this time.

Regina 'aka' etaxitpo

[Cindy809]

Dear Helen ... I will miss our special emails.  I valued our friendship and will miss you very much.  You were the first person to reach out to me when I met you on another forum.  You were so kind and helped me in so many ways.  I can't believe you are gone.  If Mat and Paige are reading this I want to let you know that your Mom was most admired by me for her strength and will to live.  She never burdened anyone with her problems.  I knew something was wrong when she stopped posting everywhere and didn't answer any of my emails.  I understand how she wanted to keep her disease to herself and give advise to many.  May she be at peace and painfree.  God Bless you, Helen, my dear friend.  WARM HUGS TO HEAVEN .... Cindy

[bmcd]

This news makes me angry....I hate this beast....The news is sorrowful and I suppose all that is appropriate is to say God Bless to Helen and God Bless to her Helen's family....she always had sound advice and compassion whan helping me through the most terrifying time of my life.  God Speed Helen!!