The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[LilMsTexas]

Dear Friends,

Today is a deep tragedy day for me with the loss of two people very dear to me. First, my Aunt Dixie who has been struggling a long long time with cancer passed away around 2 this morning. I am frantically getting ready to get on a flight in the morning to Texas to be with my family for the next few days and of course be at the funeral. This death has hit me hard as she is the strongest woman I have ever known. Watching her deal with her cancer in a strong and dignified manner has given me strength when I thought life was just getting to hard. She would go to chemotherapy, come home and throw up, take a nap, and then get up to go to the Church to see who she could help that day.....or go to a sewing class.......or a quilting class.........or do scrapbooking.......or card making.....or keep her grandson......the list goes on and on. But she gave and gave and gave of herself every single day of her life. She was 58 years old and left behind 3 adult children, an adoring husband, and her only grandson. I was in Germany when my Papa passed away and it ripped my heart out in a way that I will never heal. I simply couldn't stay here in Virginia when I had a way to be with my family.

The second tragedy happened with a very special co-worker. He recently had a kidney transplant (donated by his brother) after waiting for over a year. He had gone through dialysis and soooooooo many things over the past year trying to wait out a donor. He came very close to dying while waiting for a kidney when his brother said enough is enough. He came through with flying colors. It was an all out miracle how fast and how well he recovered. It was faster and better than the doctors had ever seen. This past week he came back to work and we were all enjoying having him back around the office with us. Then yesterday he didn't come to work and he missed a going away party for one of our other co-workers. I asked about him all day wondering where he was. Then he didn't show up today and our chief and other officer went out to his house only to find he had died the day or 2 before. He lived all alone and no one knew. We don't know for sure, but we suspect it was a blood clot that broke loose and killed him. After all he went through.......after it all........to die now.

I'm telling all of you that two of the bravest people I've ever known in my life left us today. My heart is breaking and I'm just in "take care of business" mode right now. I won't be back until Tuesday night and won't have access to any computers while I'm gone. Please keep me and my family and the Mike's family in your prayers.

And Martha.......I got your card today.........it came at a perfect time. How do you recover from a hurricane and still have time to spread your love around the world???

I had cici's pizza tonight (why???) and I feel like I want so desperately to throw up!

Love to everyone,
Christi

[mytime]

Christi - I am so sorry for your losses. Please take care of yourself at this very difficult time. Life is not easy and coping with the loss of those we love and cared for brings an added challenge. I remember reading something in one of your posts that has carried me when I thought nothing else would. This is by no means a quote but the gidst of it was food is not your friend - it will not wipe away your tears nor comfort you when you are down. That is what people are for. To hold you, support you and take care of you - people are real. Open your heart to those around you and know we are here to support you. Mytime

[24KaratGold]

I wish I had words. I know this pain too well. I'm sorry, Christie.

[Lady Bug]

Christi:

I am sorry to hear of your losses. It is always so sad to lose someone you love so much. I remember it is such a test of courage and there were some days, I almost didn't pass the test. But somehow we do, and then we remember the good times and how much we loved and how much we were blessed they came into our lives.

God Bless You Christi. You have gotten us through some hard times and I hope we can help you with this.

Take care and we'll be thinking of you,
Evie

[fatBgone]

Christi,
My prayers are with you and your family & Mike and his family as well. I guess you don't see yourself as one of those "strong" people like you described - but we all here at MakeMeThinner all see you as a strong spirited young lady. Take care during these sad times & we'll be here for you when you return.

[martha]

CHRISTI--

I am sooo sorry about your losses..I will add you and your family and your friends family to my prayer list.. I am glad the card came at the right time..I am here if you need to talk...just email me..take care of yourself friend--my heart goes with you..Martha

[ljm498]

Christi, I'm so sorry to hear about your losses. Take care of yourself and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[LilMsTexas]

Thanks everyone.......I signed on this morning to get all the love that I knew would be waiting for me this morning. I've gathered it all up and have shoved it in my carry on bag I'll be taking it with me today to Texas Now if I don't melt smooth away while I'm there I'll be home Wednesday. I've become soft living away from Texas this long......hope I can stand the heat lol And on a lighter side........it sure was nice having a closet full of pretty clothes to wear home

I'll be home soon..........love and hugs to all of you who lift me up,
Christi

[dlr2424]

Christi..... ......my many thoughts and prayers are with you..... ......life can be so challenging at times........ .......I know you have Faith........I thank God for that gift as it sustains us & gets us thru.........know He is holding you ever so close during this difficult time ...and although it is painful for the ones left here grieving.........think of how wonderful it is for those who enter the gates of heaven..........Take care Christi

Donna...dlr2424

[shortgirl]

Christi my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care. Judy

[LeeannNH]

hi christi

i am so sorry to hear about your sad time. i will keep you and your family in my prayers

leeann

[Mommy2girls]

Christi,

I'm so incredibly sorry about the loss of people that you loved dearly. Your description of them is so wonderful and definitely carry the WAY these people touched your life close to your heart.


Hugs, prayers, and travel back safe, friend...

[Nancy]

Christi Darlin’ ~

I am so sorry to read about your Auntie Dixie and Friend Mike. We will pray for their families and for you as you travel home. Sending you “Christi hugs” to sustain you as you attend the services.

Your Auntie Dixie sounds like an incredible woman and an example to all who knew and loved her. Her essence will linger long and her bravery will remind us all that we ought not to give up or give in when faced with the challenges of life.

Mike and his brother both endured a lot with his kidney disease. One of my best friends was on dialysis for many years and then one day decided she had enough and refused to continue with her three times a week sessions. We were with her when she crossed over. Heaven is a beautiful place, filled with glory and grace! May sorrow last only for the night and joy come to you in the morning.

How blessed you are to have known Dixie and Mike and know that some of them lives on in you!