Single Pink Rose for AlaskaDeb

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  • newvickie
    newvickie Posts: 3,939
    edited January 2009

    You are all simply awesome...imagine the beauty...

    roses Pictures, Images and Photos

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  • Traci-----TripNeg
    Traci-----TripNeg Posts: 2,298
    edited January 2009

    Hey all,

    I just got off the phone with John. He knows. The whole (little) town is talking about us. A reporter called him and everything.

    He was thrilled about what we are doing, and he read through some of the posts on Deb's Angel thread and is very moved by the number of people on here that loved Deb and the messages.

    He was laughing like crazy (thought it was great!) about us contacting Obama and Palin and is so greatful for the "rally" we are creating in honor of Deb. He said that this is exactly something Deb would do and he is just loving all of it.

    He said he would be sending us some links relating to Deb's service. Stories being read, video, etc. I can't wait to see that.

    Hugs everybody,

    Traci

    I'm going to post this message on the other threads so everybody can see it k?

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  • SunshineSmiles
    SunshineSmiles Posts: 769
    edited January 2009

    That's fabulous!  So glad that we can create a wave of love and remembrance that is being felt all throughout Soldotna.  That makes me smile.

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  • Traci-----TripNeg
    Traci-----TripNeg Posts: 2,298
    edited January 2009

    I forgot to add....he said that Deb was the fundraiser for their Relay for Life. She started doing it for her died that died from cancer years ago.

    He said that for the last three years, Deb was the highest per capita fundraiser. She beat Anchorage and her town only has 25,000 people.

    That's our Deb.

    He also read some of the posts about people donating to bc.org, Gina's site, and others in honor of Deb. He was extremely greatful for that.

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  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 19,143
    edited January 2009

    Traci, thankyou for the message from John.  It warms my heart and somehow makes me a little less sad. 

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  • SherriP
    SherriP Posts: 127
    edited January 2009

    I ordered my rose yesterday!

     I laughed through tears about what John's thoughts were.  Thanks for posting it Traci.

    I never met Deb, but I loved reading her posts...

    Sherri in Canada

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  • wahine
    wahine Posts: 8,231
    edited January 2009

    Wow...so many tears reading all of these posts. What a great idea!!! I just ordered a rose, and they have over 160 orders so far, and Tammy said there are over 300 pink roses coming in tomorrow, so there will be enough!

    Tammy also wanted me to pass along to everyone here, that Channel 2 news from Anchorage, is coming to interview her tomorrow about Deb, and about this tribute from all of us!

    Kathy in Alabama

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  • bee5467
    bee5467 Posts: 112
    edited January 2009

    wahine --

    Thanks for letting us know about the reporter . . . Here's the website for

    Channel 2 Anchorage News:  http://www.ktuu.com.

    I'll be checking it all day tomorrow, for sure.

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  • waterlily
    waterlily Posts: 547
    edited January 2009

    This is all such a wonderful tribute to Deb and her life!  I've never been involved in anything like this before and I'm just so moved by the way she touched so many lives all over the globe.  I can picture her smiling as she sings her heart out with the angel choir...

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Posts: 1,352
    edited January 2009

      Like so many who first find this site, I came here to find information and perhaps some statistics that could help me understand this thing called cancer that had invaded my life. What I found though weren't cancer victims, but cancer survivors for whatever time that might turn out to be. Women like so many of you who have faced the battle on a daily basis and live lives full of humor and hope and especially love. That was the surprise that I will carry with me always, the love that flows so freely here. These posts are so typical of that love. I, like so many of you, read the posts that Deb wrote  and my heart was touched and then it was touched again when her husband took up posting when she could no longer do it. I could just picture her there nearby as he became her hands and eyes in those last weeks. What love!   Now all these pink roses, and the love continues to flow......nope cancer never wins...........but love does.

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  • wahine
    wahine Posts: 8,231
    edited January 2009

    bee5467,

    Thanks for finding the website! I wonder if they will air it tomorrow, or on Sat, the day of the funeral? If anyone sees it, let us know. Oh, and she said they will definately try to send a pic to someone here, to post.

    Many, many thanks to CasinoGirl (Donna) and Traci for getting this all started!!! (((HUGS)))

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2009

    I just ordered my rose.  Poor thing had a hard time understanding me.  My southern drawl.

    I picture an aura of love surrounding the pink bouquets.  It will be all of us...there in spirit.

    Hugs for John and the girls.

    Hugs for all of us,

    Bethie

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  • PSK07
    PSK07 Posts: 781
    edited January 2009

    Traci (or anyone)

    Any idea if the family is accepting donations for educational fund for the girls or donations anywhere else?  I did a rose, but I was hoping there would be something more.  As the mom of two teen girls myself, Deb's notes about going to ski races and swim meets for her girls while she was dealing with the crap always made a point with me.

    Pam

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  • wahine
    wahine Posts: 8,231
    edited January 2009

    Bethie, Where in AL do you live? I live in the northern part of AL. Imagine all the different cities, states, and countries that will be represented in Deb's pink roses!

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  • livesstrong
    livesstrong Posts: 1,799
    edited January 2009

    I think Deb is a happy camper right about now. Just goes to show you how one person can make a difference.................

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2009

    Hey fellow Alabamian, Kathy!!  I sent you a PM.

    Hugs,

    Bethie

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  • cp418
    cp418 Posts: 7,079
    edited January 2009

    I ordered my rose too.  Joann in NJ

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Posts: 13,961
    edited January 2009
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  • my3girls
    my3girls Posts: 3,766
    edited January 2009

    Thanks Traci and Donna for starting this WONDERFUL idea to honor our dear DEB!!

    I just called and ordered my rose. The lady was so sweet...and she said..oh yes..this is for "Alaska Deb". It gave me chills...Deb must be looking down with a big smile on her face.  She is much loved!

    Thanks again,

    Lisa

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  • sueps
    sueps Posts: 2,266
    edited January 2009

    Hi Sisters 

    I am trying to figure out how to make a donation to bcorg as AE (Livesstrong ) kindly bought a rose for me...I am in the UK ... can you please tell me ...

    Thankyou  God Bless X 

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  • DATO
    DATO Posts: 127
    edited January 2009

    I just ordered my rose; the lady said they were up to 170 roses.

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  • sueps
    sueps Posts: 2,266
    edited January 2009

    That is so beautiful ...170 roses wow ... x

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  • sahalie
    sahalie Posts: 2,147
    edited January 2009

    Margaret.  I sent you a PM.  Thank You.

    Rose ordered.    

    Just think what spark is being created in the name of Deb and the out pouring of LOVE.

     

    In remembrance.

    Sahalie

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2009

    Sue - you can make a donation to bc.org and then post that it's in honor of livestrong in this topic

    http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/100 

    Traci thanks so much for posting the update from your discussion with John - and wahine - thanks for letting us know that Tammy is going to be interviewed by a reporter about Deb and this tribute from us .. that's awesome ... I hope they'll post that and then it can be something that we use in the Feb 14th email to Obama and others asking for their help finding our cure ..  

    Doreen 

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Posts: 6,416
    edited January 2009

    All I can say is WOW!

    Thank you Traci for telling us about John. Please keep us informed...

    Again....

    almost 200 Roses... WOW!

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  • Naniam
    Naniam Posts: 1,766
    edited January 2009

    I'm not sure how many orders they have gotten but some gals have ordered more than just one rose for Deb.  I'm sure there has to be more than 160 roses - that has to be orders, don't you think?  I really wonder how many roses.

    I think something else has been created here in honor of Deb - it is a wonderful reminder to everyone all the women suffering from breast cancer.  Deb has created her own Breast Cancer Awareness and with a news station coming it will reach even farther. 

    I am so proud to be a part of this and so proud to call all of you my sisters - You are just the greatest.

    Brenda 

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  • my3girls
    my3girls Posts: 3,766
    edited January 2009

    HERE IS THE OTHER "THING CREATED" IN DEB'S HONOR:

    Honor of Alaska Deb, an ideaPost a reply Me1
    Loveland, oh
    Joined: Oct 2008
    Posts: 284

    Deb-from-Ohio wrote:
    You might think this is a futile idea as a tribute to Deb, but her passing has just taken me beyond the limit with this disease...here's what I propose.....

    We pick one day, and everyone on this board emails Pres.Obama demanding a cure, no more studies on chemo, stats, etc...a cure once and for all.......if nothing else, the publicity from getting so many emails in one day will bring our fight to the forefront........Obama is a new President, he can be molded......it's worth a shot.......He talks so much about what a great country we are, what we can do if we all get together, what change he wants, let's see if he's all talk.......

    What do you all think?

    Edited: We will be doing this Feb 14th....

    ....and there is a myspace page dedicated to his

    www.myspace.com/curebreastcancernow    (you do not need a myspace acct to view this page.

    Deb

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  • JapanLynn
    JapanLynn Posts: 471
    edited January 2009

    I just called and ordered a rose...this is such a cool tribute to a very cool lady.  Thanks for getting this going!  Love the Feb. 14 letter/email idea, too.

    I hate that I had to find this site in the first place, but I love the ladies of BC.org!

    Lynn

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  • sueps
    sueps Posts: 2,266
    edited January 2009

    Me too Lynn ... I hate to find the site but I soooooo love all the girls xx

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  • Traci-----TripNeg
    Traci-----TripNeg Posts: 2,298
    edited January 2009

    Pam,

    Yesterday I received an email from John and the subject line was: In Leiu of Flowers. I had an instant hotflash! It's o.k. though cuz we've talked since then. LOL!

    Here was his email:

    Friends,
     
    We appreciate all the messages, love and support we are receiving but we are overwhelmed with flowers.
    Therefore we are asking that in leiu of flowers a donation be made to the ACS Relay for Life.
    You can click on the link http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09National?px=9023882&pg=personal&fr_id=17832 or send a check to our PO Box 1151 Soldotna, AK 99669.

    Thank you all
    Love
    John

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