Single Pink Rose for AlaskaDeb

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  • lewisfamily503
    lewisfamily503 Posts: 621
    edited February 2009

    Dear John and Girls,  Thank you SOO much for your wonderful description of Deb's Celebration of LIfe!  I really wish I could have been there.  It sounds like it was a "Hoot"  (in Deb's words!)  The thing I most loved about your post was that you didn't want a "funeral."  I agree that the services that I remember most and love to go to are the ones where the people there laugh and celebrate their loved one's life and how wonderful they were.  I always think that the person we are all talking about wants us to be happy and go on with our earthly lives, and know that they are okay and in good hands!  I can't lie that I will miss Deb's wonderful insights into this insidious disease, and her quirky sense of humor.  Please stay in touch with us and know that there are many many women here ready to support you and your girls whenever you need us. God bless you!  Anne from Oregon

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  • junie
    junie Posts: 1,216
    edited February 2009

    John, I am seldom left speechless, but can only say thank you for sharing with us...your Deb/our Alaska Deb--what an impact she had on so many lives!   Gentle hugggssss to you and your girls and to the world-wide community who loved her so much.

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  • GracieM2007
    GracieM2007 Posts: 1,564
    edited February 2009

    John, thank you for sharing your celebration of Deb.  I also want to add my voice in loving the idea of giving the roses out to those there.  

    Blessings,

    Gracie from Kansas 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2009

    John, Thanks so much for sharing all the latest news with us. I'm sure you knew we were all anxious to hear from you. I am so glad it went so well and that there was lots of love and laughter. I know Deb would have liked that.

    Please know we are keeping your family in our prayers as you continue on with your lovely daughters.

    Miss S

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  • althea
    althea Posts: 1,595
    edited February 2009

    I'm glad to hear Deb's service was a celebration of her life. I can't think of anything more appropriate than giving all the pink roses from her cyberfriends to her friends in real life.  Only with the hands of many can the burdens be made light. 

    I have the enlarged photo of her avatar on my desktop.  Her avatar always put a smile on my face.  Now that I can see the larger version in a bit more detail, I have a vision of what might have been happening at that moment.  It's obvious in the avatar that she is smiling, but in the larger photo, I can that her eyes are sparkling and beaming with light.  It looks as if someone she loves deeply has just entered the room and she is greeting them with radiant joy.  I don't know how she kept her spirit so resilient.  She inspires me to do more.  Maybe she can be my muse now.  

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  • beergirl
    beergirl Posts: 334
    edited February 2009

    John, I didn't know Deb very well. I only knew her from reading her posts during the last year. Her posts made me laugh during some of my darkest hours. I know she was a witty and an amazing woman. She made a mark in so many lives all over the world. She will always be with us.

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  • JoyRebecca
    JoyRebecca Posts: 787
    edited February 2009

    John,

    Thank you so much for telling us about thwe celebration of Deb's life. She was a much admired person and certainly, a model to live by. I loved the idea of giving the roses to the ladies!! Many thoughts of you and the girls will be with me, and thoughts of Deb when I need courage.

    XX

    Joy

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  • DaughterMom
    DaughterMom Posts: 160
    edited February 2009

     I don't know AlaskaDeb, but when I learned of her passing a few days ago, I was immediately upset and logged right back out.  I did not know what to say, nor could I understand how I could be experiencing real pain for someone I did not know?   But, last night I read every one of these posts, and watched the news clip, and had tears streaming down my face into the wee hours of the morning. AlaskaDeb was a beautiful person, as are the women on the is board, who gave an incredible gift to a grieving husband and family, the gift of love.   My heart goes out to all of you, and to AlaskaDeb's family.  God Bless.

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  • my3girls
    my3girls Posts: 3,766
    edited February 2009

    John,

    Thank you for sharing "Deb's celebration" with us.  It was very touching to read in great detail that wonderful day of celebrating Deb's beautiful life. Passing out the roses...what a beautiful idea..I am glad we had them there for you to show our support and that you turned around and gave to others.

    Your wife will always be with us.  We hope to hear from you from time to time, so we know how you and the girls are doing.  You are one of a kind.

    Thanks, and God bless,

    Lisa

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2009

    I just realized this thread has over 10,000 hits. 

    Deb was LOVED! 

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  • CAZ
    CAZ Posts: 678
    edited February 2009

    Thank you John for understanding what Deb meant to this community and for sharing her celebration with us.  She won't be forgotten.

    Thanks to all who have shared the photos and links.  You've managed to ruin my makeup over and over again.  You're the best.

    Carol(AZ)

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  • BMD
    BMD Posts: 1,492
    edited February 2009

    Thank you John. Your sharing with us has touched my heart.

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  • StefS
    StefS Posts: 157
    edited February 2009

    John, thank you for telling us about the Celebration service. Deb's humor was what stood out. She always found some way to make a crack about something. You're welcome to come back and post at any time.

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  • Harley44
    Harley44 Posts: 5,446
    edited February 2009

    John,

    Thanks for posting about the celebration of Deb's life!  Deb was very special, and she will always be remembered with love.

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  • lkc
    lkc Posts: 1,203
    edited February 2009

    John,

    Thanks for taking the time to post this. Deb was surely looking down on the "celebration". with smiles,

    Bette Midler, giving out the flowers to friends, the girls going to  dance..... wonderful.

    God Bless

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  • deborye
    deborye Posts: 7,002
    edited February 2009

    Thank you John,

    It is good to hear from you♥  Please don't be a stranger.

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  • deborye
    deborye Posts: 7,002
    edited February 2009

    John posted today on no surrender breast cancer help.org

    http://www.redoubtreporter.blogspot.com/

     Valentine Kiss 

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