Nancyh

exbrnxgrl

I am so heartbroken. Rest well dear Nancy.

http://bynancysside.blogspot.com/

Xavo

Rest in peace, beautiful Nancy!

Mab60

an exemplary life. Rest in peace now.

Mary Anne

Rosevalley

So much love and beautifully expressed in life...that's how I will remember her. I am glad her suffering is through and she can rest in peace. Blessings, strength and love to her wonderful husband, pups and family. I will miss Nancy.

Becs511

I am sorry to hear this. We will all always remember her strength, love, and perseverance in the way she lived her life, as well as in her final days.

RonnieKay

I read a children's book I bought to my DH this morning, just after I looked for an update from Jake. Its title: "Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You." I prayed each day that Nancy's passing would be loving & peaceful....I knew it would be, but to read Jake's words made me smile. This book is written by "Nancy" Tillman. I know we will find Nancy's love in so many ways, so many days, wherever we are. Thank you, Caryn, for sharing...silly to say...but I feel peace. Thank you, Nancy, our angel, and Jake, her earth angel.

exbrnxgrl

Ronniekay,

Yes, despite the shock and heartbreak, I am so glad that she can now rest. I'm going to spend the day recalling the many pm conversations we had. Nancy always wanted children and bc stole that from her, yet she was always asking about my granddaughter and was so happy when my grandson was born last month. She was such a gracious woman who never resented anyone else's good fortune. She celebrated with us and mourned with us in equal measure

stagefree

my dearest,

Today is special in Muslim belief.. Special prayers are made, no wonder such a special soul as yours chose today to say bye.. RIP. The journey continues.. I feel it.. The suffering is over..

Muhammed the Prophet's quote.. "IF gou knew the priviledges of the sick among all the healthy ones, you'd be patient for what is beyond for those of you that suffer from bitter diseases.. "

I am not a strict muslim, living a modern life, yet this quote eases my pain each time I lose dear sister here..

I choose to believe this quote, otherwise it wouldn't make sense.. Not fair .. Against the balance of the universe.

I might not be sounding clever.. Not out of words.. Full of them tonight...

Time to pray ..

Love you always,

Ebru

LindaE54

Rest in peace dear Nancy. My deepest condolences to Jake and to all who loved her. She will be missed.

Anonymous

Nancy was so open with her story and everything she had gone through so I came to know her background. Even though we barely interacted, I felt a connection with her because we were both initially diagnosed <35, newly married/in a relationship headed towards marriage, wanting children and generally in the prime of ours lives. I feel so sad that she was never able to be a mom. I remember she lost some pregnancies and hope she will finally get to meet her angel babies

Woodylb

May she rest in peace, my heartfelt condolences to her husband and to theBCO community. My prayers are with all those who cherished her. Fly free dear Nancy , no more pain . 🙏

rozem

I found Nancy's blog when I first joined BCO. I have read many of her posts over the years, the beautiful trips, the marathons, the vow renewal, her love for her family and friends. She really LIVED even while fighting this disease. I often was in awe of how much she accomplished, more than most healthy people do.

Jake my heartfelt condolences to you your family.

olisad

Jake, deepest sympathies. I will think of Nancy and emulate her kindness.

annieoakley

My most heartfelt condolences to everyone who knew and loved her. She was a bright light on these boards and touched everyone who knew her. Rest in peace Nancy.

50sgirl

My heartfelt sympathy to Jake. The warmth of Nancy's love and spirit will always be with him. I will miss Nancy words of support, but I know she is at peace now.

jensgotthis

my thoughts go out to all who loved her

kaayborg

Many prayers for those who ache from the loss of such a beautiful person. I know she goes on as lovely as ever.

Kandy

Even though we knew this was coming, certainly doesn't make it any easier. She was so loved by many people around the world. May you rest in peace now.

AgentMo

I don't belong on this forum, but I became aware of Nancy because of who she was and because she was one of the persons who had to forgoe children due to bc (which is likely my fate, too). I hope you don't mind that I want to post my condolescences here, too. Nancy will be sorely missed. The only consolation is that she will hopefully no longer suffer as the last couple of months have seemed very hard on her.

My thoughts go to her family and all those lucky people who got to know her personally.

Heidihill

She must have been so happy to have Jake by her side. My deepest condolences to Jake, her family and close friends, her MO, with whom she had a very special relationship. She will be very missed.

JeninMichigan

Nancy's story is heartbreaking. So much taken away from her with this cancer and yet she continued to always seek the positive. So many treatments and so much effort to keep going. The unfairness of it all can't be put into words. I know she will be sorely missed here on the boards and by her husband and family/friends and pups. You are free from the immense struggle and are a lovely angel. Rest in Peace Nancy.

Jen

Mel26

Nancy was an inspiration to me, and all that knew her, I'm sure. Jake was so right, when he called her a "beautiful soul". My sympathy to you Jake, family, friends and pets. May you find solace in your memories of this extraordinary woman, and know that she is always with you. Rest in peace dear Nancy.

brandall

I am so sad to hear this. Even though I knew it was coming, it was hard. Nancy was one of the ladies I really looked up to on here, because she was always out doing something active. Even on chemo. I always thought, if she can do it, I can do it. She was always commenting such lovely, helpful things on posts. I will miss her.

steelrose

We've all lost such a special friend here at bco. Nancy truly was, is, always will be, a huge inspiration for how to LIVE with bc. Early stage, late stage, she kept moving, setting goals, and loving life despite all of the treatments and setbacks. The photo of her and Jake on their dream cruise will forever stay in my mind.

My sincere condolences to Jake, and all of Nancy's family. Nancy was loved by everyone. Such a beautiful soul. Rest in peace, sweet friend.

Rose.

Bestbird

From Jake's words, to the numerous loving testaments here, it is easy to see how many people all over the world were touched by Nancy's joie de vivre and kindness.

Nancy leaves a lasting legacy, and her spirit will remain in the hearts of all who loved her.

Andi67

I loved Jake's post about Nancy's last breath leaving a smile on her face. That gives me peace, and hope. She will always be something to aspire to... I also loved her positive posts... she will be so missed here. Such an amazing woman, and I hope Jake can take comfort in knowing that she made such an impact, far and wide. If anyone's spirit can fly free, it's Nancy's.

Andrea

artistatheart

I pray that Jake and Nancy both feel the overwhelming love they have garnered, flow through the universe to their hearts and souls. Both are such a bright light in an often times dark world. Nancy made such a difference in my personal journey and I shall be forever grateful.

RonnieKay

Just a little side story of my thoughts of Nancy...if you read Nancy's blog, you know she was an honorary bat girl for the Seattle Mariners a few years ago. Today was Little League day at the Mariner game & we went with our GS's team. There was an honorary bat girl throwing out the first pitch...a stage 4 gal, dx w/metastatic bc after surviving 20 years after early stage bc. Of course, Nancy was just so "there".

nancyh

This is Jake, Nancy's husband. I remembered yesterday that Nancy wanted me to let you all know after she passed away. I committed to myself that I would complete the task this weekend, but I avoided it until now. I chanced into this thread, I just read through all of your posts, and I'm having difficulty typing through my tears. Thank you for your kind words...I'm touched. They really helped me just now.

This community meant so much to her. It helped her in so many ways, and she spoke about you all with such love. Whenever I saw her typing away on her laptop, I thought to myself, "Oh good, she's with her BCO friends." (or "Oh boy, she's buying something cute to wear.")

Thank you for your notes of encouragement (Artistatheart, yours was the inspiration for her adorable "I inspire a lot of glitter" comment!), your kind comments, and your friendship. I'm deeply appreciative for all of you.

Jake

DivineMrsM

I'm so sorry to learn the news of Nancy's passing. Jake, you and all of Nancy's loved ones have my deepest condolences. I appreciate that in your blog, you let us know that she was comfortable In her last hours and not in pain and then transitioned into that peace that passes understanding. Tho she was robbed of some things by the disease, she was blessed to have such a loving, caring husband in you, who walked beside her and stayed beside her through all the ups and downs. I am very sorry for your loss. I will miss Nancy on these boards. May she rest in peace and may you hold dear the memories of the good times the two of you shared and always be comforted by them. God bless.

Blessedwith6

I've only gotten to know Nancy by her blog and I've read all of their posts. She endured and persevered with such grace. It's inspiring really. She was a lovely person and her spirit will live on in all the lives she has touched.
Jake, you're a remarkable husband and human being and I hope you're filled with a sense of peace knowing your dear Nancy was a beautiful soul, affected so many others in a positive way and gave so much.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Deepest sympathies,
Laura