To All Our Friends here fighting OVCA

[vrw520]

Hi everyone. I wanted to take the time to say thank you to everyone here. Even though my mom and I were on this forum a very short time before she passed……this place was a tremendous place of support for us. Some of you reached out to us beyond what we would have ever expected. I read the thread about my mom passing and it brought tears to my eyes to know there are so any good people out there in a world that sometimes seems to be missing its humanity. Well, we found it here. And yes there are many things that will make me stop and think about my mom….like every time I hear the Alicia Keys song “No One”…… whenever we were in the car she would start singing it at the top of her lungs because she loved the song….or every time I see a rose garden.

What I want to say to the rest of you is to please keep fighting hard because you have a daughter, son, mother, father or husband who needs you and loves you. They do know that this is so hard and painful for you to fight, but they want and need you here. It is like Dylan Thomas says in his poem, “Rage, rage against the dying light.” Fight as hard as you can.

DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT
By Dylan Thomas

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.


Thank you again to everyone and God bless all of you.

Victoria

[crecco]

I was so sorry to read of the passing of your mom. She sounded like a wonderful and stong woman. There is no doubt in my mind that she was very proud of you, for you also have an incredible amount of strength. We are all with you in this time of need, and hope that you will continue to pop in occasionally and let us know how you are doing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  LOL  Chris


                    Perhaps they are not stars in the sky,
                    But rather openings where our loved ones
                    shine down to let us know they are happy.

[Helmar]

I commend your Mum on having raised such a caring and lovely daughter. I wish you all the best in life Victoria, and your Mum will always be around you in everything you do. God bless you too. Love. Helen...

[vidflorida]

You are truly amazing!!  My greatest wish is for my own daughter to grow with the strength and courage you have displayed...a true hero!  Peace!

[nyc lady]

You amaze me.

I am here for you if you need me, just call....and I will be in touch with you.

Sending you lots of hugs and love in your time of need.
Pam

[lvfrogs]

I am very sorry to hear about your mom.  From what I have read on here, she sounded like an incredible mom with a wonderful daughter.  She must have been so very, very proud of you.  I will pray that God and his amazing grace will help you through this difficult time. Take care, Colleen

[EchoUK]

Hello Victoria,

I am very sad to hear your news about your mother but you know as she knew that you were there for her all the way and that will be a real comfort to you in years to come. Thankyou also for your message today and for coming back at such I time. I hope you can look forward now to a healthy and fulfilling future - everything your mother would wish for you,

Love from Ruth in the UK x

PS- Please read my 'Thought for the day ' spelling mistake excepted!

[Jan214]

You are so wonderful to come back here to encourage us after the day you had.  Don't be a stranger honey.  We are still here for you.  Your mom must have been extremely proud of you.  You are so smart, strong, courageous and sweet that I kow you will go far in this world.  We will all continue the good fight, you just make sure to monitor your health as the years go by.  
Love,
Jan