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  • Mab60
    Mab60 Member Posts: 487
    edited May 2016

    I have been following Nancy for a while now. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. 5 words come to mind when I think of Nancy.

    Grace

    Courage

    Selfless

    Love

    Inspirational

    Jake, the same words apply to you.

    Mary Anne


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  • olisad
    olisad Member Posts: 377
    edited May 2016

    Jake, you, and Nancy, are in my thoughts.

    Stephanie, this is a beautiful sentiment (and sentence) that I will hold close.

    And may all at bco practice self-loving-kindness as our friend Nancy loses her familiar form.

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  • AZ85048
    AZ85048 Member Posts: 2,613
    edited May 2016

    Jake and Nancy - There are hundreds of us here with you. Please know that you are not alone through any of this...

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  • Xavo
    Xavo Member Posts: 364
    edited May 2016

    Just realized that the link for reading the updates on Nancy by Jake I attached earlier today did not work well. Here is the correction: http://bynancysside.blogspot.com/2016/05/sleeping-by-nancys-side.html

    Wish you comfort and peace, Nancy.

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  • BionicBunny
    BionicBunny Member Posts: 146
    edited May 2016

    Dear Nancy and Jake-Please add my loving thoughts and prayers to those of so many others.

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  • Rosevalley
    Rosevalley Member Posts: 3,061
    edited May 2016

    Dear Jake and Nancy I join with the many others here to give you support, love and strength. May your deep love sustain you both.

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  • Groovywilma
    Groovywilma Member Posts: 450
    edited May 2016

    Nancy,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this transition. I hope you feel the love and support that surrounds you.

    Jake,

    I hope you also feel the love and support. I appreciate your updates and you are also in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy is lucky to have you and you are lucky to have her!

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  • wrmbrownie
    wrmbrownie Member Posts: 114
    edited May 2016

    Sending lots of love and positive thoughts for Nancy and her family...

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  • teacher911
    teacher911 Member Posts: 853
    edited May 2016

    Jake and Nancy, we hope you can feel our love and support. Your love and support has meant so much to so many. Thinking of you with love. <3


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  • stagefree
    stagefree Member Posts: 2,780
    edited May 2016

    hugs & love Nancy dearest!!!!!!

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  • Bestbird
    Bestbird Member Posts: 2,818
    edited May 2016

    Jake, your latest blog brought tears to my eyes. Just as you are by Nancy's side, we are by your side as well.

    Sending love to you both.

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  • Woodylb
    Woodylb Member Posts: 1,454
    edited May 2016

    Sending love and support to you both. Our prayers are with you.

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited May 2016

    Dearest Nancy....I pray you have a window letting this bright day shine in...as our lives shine brighter because of you, Glitter Girl :-) Jake...will you whisper to Nancy that our Mariners are in first place :-)

    The outpouring of such love from the world takes my breath away..we are so lucky to have each other.

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited May 2016

    nancy,

    I just realized that the last post you made to me was to congratulate me on my grandson's birth. My heart is filled with joy and sorrow simultaneously as I think of the life cycle we all must pass through. I think of you often and wish you peace and comfort .

    Caryn

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  • Longtermsurvivor
    Longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,438
    edited May 2016

    Ah, here's today's message from Jake:

    http://bynancysside.blogspot.com/2016/05/nancy-is-...



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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited May 2016

    yes, right after I posted earlier I went to check her blog. Here is a new thread:

    https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/8/topics/...


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  • JFL
    JFL Member Posts: 1,947
    edited May 2016

    I feel like a piece of me went with her. She was such an inspiration and lived a long time with this diagnosis. I felt like she would always be around. Her young age, positive spirit and half marathons while on chemo. Wow, let's just say she was amazing! And will be dearly missed

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited May 2016

    Caryn...I remember seeing Nancy post on Mile's birth...on such a special celebration, seeing her message lifted it to an even higher level, if possible :-) Such a beautiful person, wife, friend, sister, warrior, glitter girl...so many other words...too long to list. She was such an advocate for us, in fighting this disease & living life to its fullest. I will miss you and your light Nancy, but I feel a real peace that you will never be gone from this world, but live on in so many hearts...most especially beautiful Jake.

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  • Andi67
    Andi67 Member Posts: 423
    edited May 2016

    Dear Nancy... so glad you were left with the knowledge that so many of us loved you and were so inspired by your grace, courage, and incredible strength. You are truly something to aspire to. I will miss you. XOXO

    Andrea

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  • artistatheart
    artistatheart Member Posts: 2,176
    edited May 2016

    I feel shattered and heartbroken. Nancy was one of the first women I connected with here and was such a strong and positive inspiration to me. She always had comforting words and I will miss her greatly. God bless you Jake for all you have been through as well and for being such a rock for Nancy. I will continue to think of you both often.

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  • pwilmarth
    pwilmarth Member Posts: 235
    edited May 2016

    Ah, what a special young lady. She will be missed.

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  • Milo
    Milo Member Posts: 27
    edited May 2016

    Jake - I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy was one of my inspirations.  Many prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time.

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited May 2016

    Such a beautiful lady. Jake posted on the "bynancy'sside" blog that a celebration of Nancy's life will be June 2nd, in Seattle. I plan to attend and would be glad to meet any others from our sisterhood going, if you'd like. You can pm me. I realize it's a difficult time so I understand if people choose to be there on their own. Hugs.image

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  • steelrose
    steelrose Member Posts: 3,798
    edited May 2016

    Nancy just radiates kindness. Love her, miss her

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited May 2016

    I am new to stage 4, so did not get to interact much with Nancy. I did read many of her posts & was always in awe of her grace, acceptance & warmth.

    RIP sweet girl....

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited June 2016

    I attended Nancy's celebration of Life last Thursday. I had a pit in my stomach all morning, I don't know why. I had been thinking of things I wanted to share with Jake, about what Nancy meant to so many of us. I drove into a parking lot across from the church (it was so easy, until I saw the "permit only" sign), but I saw Jake walk out of the church & to his car. I jumped out & yelled to him. I said my name & he recognized it from cards. The pit disappeared...he was the most kind, tall person. I somewhat babbled, saying I was there for all our sisters, we hugged & I found parking...6 blocks away :-). There were LOTS of people there...many spoke in the crowd gathering of working with Nancy, climbing mountains & there were tears, of course. The eulogy was shared by one of their dearest friends, an Anglican priest (a recovering lawyer...lol). He'd known Jake years before Jake met Nancy so met her at the beginning of their relationship. He shared the beautiful person we knew...her devotion to family, friends, God, being at their Italian wedding (on 9/11), that ended just before the disaster happened & how through that sadness, they determined to carry on with love & purpose....which they continued throughout their years together. There was beautiful music & a reception after, that I couldn't stay for (2 hr max parking). I chatted with Nancy's SIL Kate, the marathoner, & told her about our Fitness Thread & how Nancy was our barometer...she did such amazing things at very difficult moments...and we cried. It felt good to have this connection & closure. I'm sorry I can't remember the exact words, but the priest said Nancy's death was the most beautiful moment...and Jake had told us that too. RIP, Nancy.

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited June 2016

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    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited June 2016

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  • Heidihill
    Heidihill Member Posts: 5,476
    edited June 2016

    Thank you so much for being there for us and for the pictures!!

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  • Rosevalley
    Rosevalley Member Posts: 3,061
    edited June 2016

    She was a wonderful person. Thank you for going to the service for all of us. Bless you for the photos. I will miss her posts.

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