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  • chrisct
    chrisct Member Posts: 2,662
    edited May 2011

    Sitting here in disbelief.  Thank you for the updates. 

    (((((((((((Lisa and family)))))))))))))

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  • Jayne_in_UK
    Jayne_in_UK Member Posts: 517
    edited May 2011

    I'm at work now and only just logged back into facebook. Joni, thanks for replying to pdaw with Tina's details.

    I am having a hard time taking this in too. Lisa seemed to be doing so well, and I was stage IIIa so shouldn't it be more likely to be me? There seems to be no rhyme or reason to it. Every time I think about Lisa I start to well up.

    Hugs to you all.

    Edit for typos, can hardly see my screen.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2011

    Me too. Losing another TNBC gal throws me for a loop. I can't stop thinking about her. Is this what survivor guilt feels like? I don't even consider myself to *be* a survivor... hate the word... for reasons just like this.

    IMO, you are not a survivor until you're dead from something else. This makes me so sad. Lisa was so upbeat on these boards, so hopeful for the future. I *HATE* this f*cking disease, and what it takes from all of us...our innocence, our health, our security, our lives.

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  • stef58
    stef58 Member Posts: 288
    edited May 2011

    Just read the news. I agree with all. Lisa, kept us all going. Prayers for her and her family. We all need to Thank god for us getting to know this couragous person and our lives have all been better because of it. Hugs for all Dianne

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited May 2011
    Off Lisa's daughter's FB today:"

    "My mom is so strong. She is still fighting today and is less responsive. Please continue to pray for her.

    Please continue to pray for my mother. Her kidneys are not functioning and the cancer did metastasise to her brain. She is so strong and I can only hope"

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  • Titan
    Titan Member Posts: 2,956
    edited May 2011

    Thanks Eph for keeping us updated..I'm just heartsick about this..will pray for Lisa.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited May 2011

    Hi Jedis, this is on Lisa's FB page tonight from her son.  He posted about an hour ago.  It's 9PM pacific time right now on 5-6-11.

     "This is her son, Jake- unfortunately, my mothers condition has worsened. She is currently resting peacefully at the hospital and is in little pain. However, she does not have much longer. Send your thoughts and prayers to our family and her."

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited May 2011

    Joni - this is so shocking. I don't know what to say, other than I am thinking of them.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2011

    Please God...not on Mother's Day...

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  • jacee
    jacee Member Posts: 1,384
    edited May 2011

    I know Lisa's faith is strong and she is being cradled in heavenly arms as she finishes her race among us. The loss for us will be real, and will be felt in the deepest part of our heart.....to lose a sister, someone who walked along side us...who knows the fear,pain,struggle, hope, anxiety,dispair that we have all been through this last 2 years.....this is a loss I haven't felt before. Thank you Lisa, for your courage, for all you have taught us, and for once again showing us, that truly you are the victor.....I miss you already:(

    My prayers for Lisa's family will continue. I lost both my mom & dad on Mother's Day weeks.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited May 2011
    My Prayers are with Lisa and her Family. This is too sad♥
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  • tougherthanithought
    tougherthanithought Member Posts: 454
    edited May 2011

    I still can't believe this is happening. I continue to pray for Lisa

    and her family. Lisa, I hope you can feel the love that is circling around you.

    Sherrill

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  • chrisct
    chrisct Member Posts: 2,662
    edited May 2011

    (((((((((Lisa and family)))))))))     ditto what Heiditoo said.  I woke up this morning thinking that.

    How can this be happening?  :(

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited May 2011

    Joni1 - that was exactly spot on.  I am soooooo sorrowful right now.  Nothing new on FB yet from son or daughter.

    Joni2 

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  • o2bhealthy
    o2bhealthy Member Posts: 2,101
    edited May 2011

    Continued hugs and prayers going out to Lisa & her family...

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  • pdaw
    pdaw Member Posts: 202
    edited May 2011

    HeidiToo, I understand what you mean about the survivor thing.  I asked my dr. last year - when are you a survivor and she said from day 1.  Although, I still have a hard time saying that I'm a survivor.  I'm not a negative person at all and have kept a good mental outlook throughout the experience - but it seems I still feel like a patient.  When I was diagnosed in 2006, with  DCIS, my dr. at that time acted like it was nothing - and nothing at all to worry about returning - you know stage 0 and all.  And then it came back in 2009 different breast and IDC this time.

     Anyway, our thoughts and prayers go up to Lisa and her family.  Lisa - who has been a source of strength for so many of us.  Lisa - who was so encouraging and who started the July 2009 thread.  Our Lisa - who kept the thread going that has weaved all of us together as sisters in a way that we none wanted to experience.  Prayers also to each of you as we all feel this pain. I know that personally for me - it going to set me back - into a reality that I don't want to be in.  I pray each night for everyone on this site - not by name - but "all the ladies on the BC site.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited May 2011

    So, yes indeed, we are all extremely sad & rightfully so.  I also know that Lisa would really want us to continue to laugh, have fun, and keep the beast hiding in the corners.  That said, I hope that everyone has a stupendous Mom's Day & even if you aren't a mom have a great Sunday & enjoy the beauty around you.  We are strong, we are hopeful, we are SURVIVORS-no matter where you fall in the journey!  Thank you for being my sisters & my friends, Joni    

    I posted the above on another thread that Lisa used to visit, but this thread & you ladies are extremely special.  Thanks!  

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited May 2011

    Posted on FB 39 minutes ago: "I love my mom, Lisa Baumgart, so much. She is finally at peace in heaven as of very early this morning. She was the most amazing mother and has played that role for many others. Mother's Day will forever be a special day for myself, my family, and all those who have known her. I love you mommy."

    And on Lisa's FB, "This is Katie, Lisa's youngest daughter. At 12:05 this morning, the Lord took Lisa into His hands and carried into heaven peacefully. Please continue praying for our family, but she is no longer in pain, and will forever be smiling down on all of us. ♥"

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  • Jayne_in_UK
    Jayne_in_UK Member Posts: 517
    edited May 2011

    I know Lisa would want us to carry on living our lives, having fun and laughing, and I'm sure I will eventually be able to do that. Just for now I am too sad. I consider you all to have been blessings in my life and think of you often, even though I don't post here as much now.

    You will remain in my thoughts and prayers along with Lisa's family. Hugs to you all.

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  • tougherthanithought
    tougherthanithought Member Posts: 454
    edited May 2011

    I'm at a loss for words. This saddens me so much, but it brings me comfort that Lisa is at peace, and is no longer in pain. May God Bless her family.

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  • jacee
    jacee Member Posts: 1,384
    edited May 2011

    It's just so hard to believe. I will forever be grateful for Lisa....for starting this thread 65 pages ago. It allowed me, at a time when I felt so alone, to find a haven. My happy place, I could go to, and no matter what the day held, or how sick we were, someone answered the door (and still do) when I knocked. True friends & neighbors we really are. I hope Lisa felt the same....somehow I know she did. Yes, she is finally at rest, I pray, because of her we will never be the same.

    Praying for her family this Mother's Day!

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  • shelclaire
    shelclaire Member Posts: 55
    edited May 2011

    My heart is breaking for her family right now and I know she is so happy and will never have the worry we have again. Tears are rolling down my eyes so much I can hardly type. I went through all this with you but rarely posted just read and I learned so much. I have kept you all in my thoughts and prayers. I woke in the night with a sinking filling last night and this must be why. I pray for her family and her children that have lost their mom on Mother's Day. Cancer sucks the life right out of you. Prayers of peace to you all and to only healthy check ups from now on.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited May 2011

    RIP my beautiful friend♥

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  • stef58
    stef58 Member Posts: 288
    edited May 2011

    Just reading the news. I know she is at peace now. This is a painful thing for all of us. We need to be strong and enjoy our family on Mothers Day and everyday. Hugs to all and prayers for Lisa and her family. Thanks sisters for all of your support over the last 2 years. We have all woven a sisterhood that will never be broken. Lisa is always among us because she was part of this journey for all of us. Happy Mothers Day Dianne

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited May 2011

    So we'll do what Lisa would want - keep on fighting as long as we able, and offer support to those in need as she did for all of us on this thread.

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  • pdaw
    pdaw Member Posts: 202
    edited May 2011

    Well said Diane and that's just what I did.  Had lunch with my 83 year old mom and dad and my wonderful man friend.  Also, one of my sons, my sister, her husband and 3 daughters who are like my own and her mother and father in law.  I thank God for every day. I tell people who ask how I feel - that every day is a great day for me - and  yes, some are definitely better - but all are great!  I think I live my life differently now than I did several years ago.  After 4 surgeries and chemo in less than 2 years, every day that I'm not in "recovery mode" is wonderful!

    Have you ever read Erma Bombeck's piece that she wrote after she found out she had a fatal disease?  You can read it here: http://www.kalimunro.com/If_I_Had_My_Life_To_Live_Over.html

    Anyway, I am burning the candles - buying things at times not just because they are practical, but simply because I want them - and saying a whole lot more "I love you's".  And some days - I even burn the candle at both ends.  I work full time and am a member of 2 volunteer boards.  I'm a member of the Mental Health Association and one closest to my heart - the Marion L. Shepherd Cancer Center Foundation.

    I continue to pray for Lisa's family and for all of us who have been touched by her throughout our experiences - especially those of us who met 2 years ago to become the July Jedi Jug-A-Naut Forum.  Love to all of you.

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  • jacee
    jacee Member Posts: 1,384
    edited May 2011

    Ladies...Lisa's daughter, Tina, gave me this address where we could send a card to the family....

    Tina Baumgart

    1467 North Cain Ct

    Douglasville GA 30134

    And I asked about Sally, Lisa's Mom....who was diagnosed almost the same time as Lisa. This is what Tina said..." She is doing very well despite the recent tragedy. Her health is actual in great shape and she is still on the UT trial pill to prevent her cancer from coming back."

    Joni1

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  • Titan
    Titan Member Posts: 2,956
    edited May 2011

    Jacee..thanks for the address to send the card...and to you all from this thread that Lisa started...it helped reading your thoughts about Lisa and how much she meant to all of you...thanks for letting us from the TN thread come over and join you with all of this...I like what you have to say..about being as strong as we can..for as long as we can...and living while we can..it means alot.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited May 2011

    Thanks Joni1.  I'm going to put that info on a couple other threads.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited May 2011

    Off daughter Tina's FB:

    http://www.whitleygarner.com/obituaries/tribute.html?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstei-23793.tributes.com%2Fshow%2FLisa-Baumgart-91458262 Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations Douglasville, GA http://www.whitleygarner.com/ Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Memorial Park,

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