Another Angel

[nyc lady]

It is with great sadness that I come to you, my friends.....Helen, Freshair has lost her personal battle against this beast..  She is looking down on all of us as and giving us strength so that we continue to fight this battle for her and for ourselves.   I got to know Helen, not only here on this board but in real life.  We sat together at a dinner at the end of January.  I will tell you that she looked great, was upbeat and still fighting and believing she was going to win this battle. She was a amazing friend, put others before herself.  Please keep her Frank, her loving husband and Jessica, her beautiful daugther in  your thoughts.

Helen - I am glad that you are no longer suffering, but, I will miss you terribly.

Love you always,
Pam

[Laney8463]

Ugh, what a terrible thing. I am so sorry for all who knew and loved her. I am praying for her family and friends. God Bless
Laney

[gma718]

I also did not know how sick Helen was and am also shocked...She was a wonderful asset to this forum and will be missed terribly...My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Gia :)

[Brownie3321]

This was such a shock to me. I am very sad to hear this, but happy she is no longer in pain. My deepest sympathies go out to her family. With love, D

[SAm_in_the_UK]

I am so sad to read this news. Rest in peace Helen, no more pain. Sam x

[Morrowville]

Rest in Peace, live in peace & love.

Morrowville

[Conquerer]

I just read all the condolenses and boy does it show the love out there for her.  I am still in the state of shock.  She lived life not the disease.  She will be missed.
Hugs to all she has touched.

[Knotmeg]

I'm so sad another wonderful woman has left this world due to this horrible disease.

I did not know her... but feel bonded to her anyway.

Rest In Peace, Helen.

[Jen Y]

It is so terrible to lose such a brave and positive fighter. Pam, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and Helen's family in my thoughts.

[Aussie000]

Although I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Helen I do remember her screen name, I want to express my deep sadness at losing another lovely lady to this awful disease.

I read some of her posts and she seemed so thoughtful of others while trying to bravely battle on and be optimistic, it's just not fair.  She is now pain free and at peace and my deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends.  Carolyn

[coogeegirl]

I am so sorry to hear about Helen's passing.

I am glad she is now free of pain.

My deepest sympathy to her family and friends and of course to you Pam

Love

Jenny

[Kimchi]

I just sent Helen an email last week checking on her.  I am so so sad to hear this news.  Helen would refer to herself as "Hell" when she was on chemo, then back to Helen when she was off.  I will always think of her when I buy flowers as she loved her garden and the outdoors.
Helen was my first ally and friend on this forum and we had much in comon. She was a fighter as well as a surviver having dealt with this enemy for 4 years.  I will truly miss her and if anyone has an address I can have, I would like to send her family a glass angel that she had shown in interest in having.
Dearest Helen, please watch over us and help guide us in the right direction.
Love your friend in Thailand
Kimchi

[lvfrogs]

I am sorry to hear this. I will keep Helen's family in my prayers and you too, Pam.
Colleen

[Steve H]

Helan, you gave me and my departed wife, Violet, many 'go get' em' ideas and thoughts, now I know you are together catching up on the good old times. Tho helan's husband and family, I won't say the hurt goes away, as it dosn't, but remember the good times, the couage and dignaty that Helan had to her last breath, she like Violet, wanted to live, to beat this terrible curse, but was taken by God, be stong as she was. To Pam, no words can console you, but you were her true friend, no one can ever take that from you, Steve from Jordan ( Violet became an 'Angle' 06/01/08)

[AnotherKatie]

Dear Pam
I can only imagine how awful this has been for you.  
I am very sorry.  
You Pam, Helen and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Much Love from
Katie

[Helmar]

Dear Pam... I can't believe this terrible news. Helen was a wonderful lady... so positive and willing to help. What a terrible shock. Thankyou for telling us. May Helen rest in peace free of all pain and worry.  Hugs..Helen..

[Mary 53]

Sorry, Pam...Of course I meant to say thanks for being a good friend to the rest of US! I am sure you knew what I meant.

Take care,

Love, Mary

[Mary 53]

Oh Pam,

I just got home from visiting family in Florida and when I saw your post I had to blink. I had to read it again and again. I cannot believe this and I, too, am shocked at the moment. D a m n disease.

Pam,
Thank you for being such a good friend to Helen and to the rest of use, too.

Jan,
thanks for pulling up the websites that Helen had mentioned in the past.

I am so sad.

Love, Mary

[justscore]

I am keeping her family in my prayers.  I am so sad to hear of her passing.  She was a great help to me when I came here a year ago.  

[OzBron]

I am so saddened by this news. I hope that all our support and heart felt best wishes bring some small comfort to her family at this difficult time. I just hate this disease that can take such wonderful people. . . . .

[kimmywah]

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Helen's family, to you Pam and all that knew Helen.  
I always loved this poem and i hope you do to..

You can shed tears that I’ve gone
or you can smile because I’ve lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that I’ll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all I’ve left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see me
or you can be full of the love we shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember me and only that I’ve gone
or you can cherish my memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what I’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Peace..
Kim

[Mid]

I am so very sad to hear about Helen's passing.

My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

Rest in peace Helen, you will be truly missed.

Love Mid

[PF_PVD]

Oh no, this is a sad day.  I always valued Helen's posts and know she has and will be missed here greatly.  My heart goes out to her family and friends that loved her.  Paula

[Casey06]

I am very saddened to hear of Helen's passing. Pam, my sincere condolences to you. I am sure she valued your friendship and support very much.

May she rest peacefully now. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

Debbie

[crecco]

This comes as a great shock to me also. I extend my deepest sympathy to Helen's family in this difficult time.
  Pam please know that my sympathy is with you as well.
Although I did not know Helen well, she was one of the many that welcomed me with open arms when I first came here, and I will forever be greatful for that.
Though she is gone and will greatly be missed, we must remember that she is in peace now. The pain is gone, as is all of her suffering.
Helen, may you rest in peace.
         Chris