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

[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