BC took my friend Melissa

janie44

Another angel joined our sisters August 10, 2009.  Melissa Hale Matthews was only 39.  She leaves a loving husband and young daughter.  I worked with Melissa in an elementary school for a few years.  She was the counselor and I the psychologist.  A couple of years ago, we walked together in Relay for Life, exchanging stories as survivors do.  She was doing fine at that time.  However, she recurred about a year ago.  She was so young and so vibrant, always smiling.  She will be missed.

Hugs to all,   Janie

arnie

Hugs and prayers for Melissa's family and for you Janie...it's sooooooo hard to lose someone...

swimangel72

Janie I'm so sorry to read this news about your friend - she was too young! And I bet she was a very caring person if she was a school counselor........what a waste, what a horrid waste this disease is, for the individual, their families and for our society!

hollyann

janie, my sincere condolences to you and Melissa's family and friends.......Gentle hugs to you..Just know she is no longer suffering..........

OG56

Janie I am sad to read about your friend. I believe she and my SIL also 39 are now angels watching over the rest of us.