Tenderly Leaving This Mighty Group

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TenderIsOurMight
TenderIsOurMight Member Posts: 4,493
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer
Tenderly Leaving This Mighty Group
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  • TenderIsOurMight
    TenderIsOurMight Member Posts: 4,493
    edited March 2008

    Tonight I wish to say goodbye with heartfelt thanks for having me on board. I will always cherish my time spent with you in conversation and I will pray that cures for breast cancer be found more quickly than the current pace affords. I particularly pray tonight for Slonedeb, Joanne, Lucky, Ter, ShepGirl, Erin, and Ferne, as well as many more, including the newly diagnosed just starting this journey. You have found a good group here: let them take your hand, support, and guide you.



    I am choosing to leave because my family needs me, and I need to take time apart from breast cancer talk for a while.



    So with tenderness, I say, "You are a mighty group of ladies and gents", fragile and strong at the same time. Go forth with courage and thank you all for allowing me into your group with welcome arms.



    Good night and peace to each of you,

    Tender

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  • celia088
    celia088 Member Posts: 2,570
    edited March 2008

    Tender,

    I was very surprised to read your post.  I hope that everything is ok with your family and i do understand the need to get back into your own life.  I wish you the best of luck and i hope that you will come back when you can and if you want.  Thanks for all of the advice and help that you have given here.  As they say, happy trails to you!

    celia 

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  • Little-G
    Little-G Member Posts: 647
    edited March 2008

    Tender,

    I wish you well in your life!!!

    g

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2008

    All the best!

    You know we will welcome you as soon as circumstances allow you to return to us.

    hugs

    Lisa

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited March 2008

    Tender, you know only too well that I will miss you very much. You've inspired me over and over with your . . . well, your TENDERNESS. Thank you, thank you for your love and your friendship to so many here. I applaud your focus and good sense in making this decision, though, and want you to know I'll be smiling warmly whenever I think of you.

    God bless!

    Binney 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2008

    Oh, Tender, I am so disappointed that you are leaving.  You always give such good advice.  You are one of the very sweetest person on this board.  You are kind to EVERYONE.

    I will miss you.

    Shirley

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  • shrink
    shrink Member Posts: 936
    edited March 2008

    Tender, your posts are always so comforting and informative.  I wish you all the best.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2008

    Tender -  your screen name fits perfectly and I will really miss seeing your calming posts ... I'm sorry your family needs you and hope that it's nothing serious. I hope that when things settle down you'll come back and join us.  Meanwhile - best wishes for you ...   

    Hugs,

    Doreen  

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  • Miss_Lolli
    Miss_Lolli Member Posts: 560
    edited March 2008

    I feel like you're such a valuable part of this community I almost can't imagine it without you. I'm sure you have good and well thought-out reasons for all that you do. I hope that everything goes well for you and your family. Good luck and good health.

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  • Traci-----TripNeg
    Traci-----TripNeg Member Posts: 2,298
    edited March 2008

    I understand completely but hope that you will check in from time to time and let us know you are o.k.

    You will be sadly missed. Frown

    Hugs girl.

    Traci

    ps...I know you know this but I'm gonna say it anyway, you are truely blessed for having a family to pull you away Tender. Smile 

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  • livesstrong
    livesstrong Member Posts: 1,799
    edited March 2008

    Tender - WTH????  I am so sorry to see you go but I know your decision was right for you.

    Thank you for your support, knowledge and kindness to all on this board who needed it.

    You will be missed.

    Valerie 

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  • otter
    otter Member Posts: 6,099
    edited March 2008

    Tender,

    There is now an empty chair in my support group.  Everyone here has been very helpful, but you especially seem to be able to find just the right words and just the right tone.  That, plus your ability to make difficult things seem simple, has helped me more than you can know.

    I will miss you terribly, even though we've never met.  Damn.  I'm not having a good day today.  It's not your fault, but it's just gotten worse.

    otter 

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  • Calico
    Calico Member Posts: 1,108
    edited March 2008

    Tender,

    this is so very sad. I totally understand though, it is so hard to see more people suffer while this disease takes it's course.

    I am glad you will have quality time with your family....yet.....you will be terribly missed and I would (selfish as I am) beg you to stay, always looking forward to read your posts BUT I do understand....

    Please accept my gratitude for your wisdom, patience and advise.

    I will look for your posts hoping you will find time to come back every so often.

    God Bless

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2008

    Tender - I hate to see you go, but I understand.  Please at least keep in touch and let us know how you're keeping.

    Gentle hugs to you and your family...

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2008

    Tender,

    It is always sad to see someone leave the boards and your going is a rough one as you have always been a huge support here.....

    Please be happy and well.....

    Jule

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  • AnnNYC
    AnnNYC Member Posts: 4,484
    edited March 2008

    Wow, Tender, I will miss you terribly.  I feel so fortunate to have known you to the extent that I have.

    I hope all is well with you and your family,

    All my best wishes,

    Ann

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  • AnnNYC
    AnnNYC Member Posts: 4,484
    edited March 2008

    Edit: Another one of these double-posts,

    I guess because it's worth saying twice:

    I hope all is well with you and your family,

    All my best wishes,

    Ann

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  • chemo072
    chemo072 Member Posts: 682
    edited March 2008

    tender - you've been a source of inspiration and strength, and a research diva.  your posts made me feel better many times, and i thank you for it.

    have a wonderful time with your family, and a good break from cancerland.

    with love,

    amanda 

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  • Diana63
    Diana63 Member Posts: 773
    edited March 2008

    I will miss your posts they were always filled with good need to know information, I wish you all the best Laughing

    ((((Tender))))

    May you have:
    A world of wishes at your command.
    God and his angels close to hand.
    Friends and family their love impart,
    and Irish blessings in your heart!

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  • Isabella4
    Isabella4 Member Posts: 2,166
    edited March 2008

    Tender...reconsider...we will really miss your knowledgable posts.

    You have helped us all SOOOOOOOO much, we need people like you on board.

    I hope you can sort out your family commitments and rejoin us a.s.a.p.

    PLEASE do not go forever.

    (((((((((Tender)))))))))

    Isabella.

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  • paige-allyson
    paige-allyson Member Posts: 781
    edited March 2008

    Tender- Enjoy the time! I hope you will keep in touch now and then- it's always been a pleasure to read your posts and I've enjoyed talking with you.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2008

    Oh Tender, I am so sad to read this.  I do hope that everything is ok with your family, and I also understand the importance of needing a breast cancer break.  

    You have been so important to the boards, and have always been so kind and loving.  You will be truly missed by all of us.  

    I adore you, and you know how much I do! 

    Love and prayers, Deb

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  • badboob67
    badboob67 Member Posts: 2,780
    edited March 2008

    Tender,

    You have been such a support to so many! I can't count the number of times I've responded to a post with, "I'm not sure about that, but Tender will be along any minute and she'll know,"!! There will always be a place set at the table for you, Tender. Do come back when you can.

    We love you!

    ((((HUGS)))
    Diane

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2008
    I know, Diane, I say that very same thing, often!!!!!   Sometimes, I directly PM Tender for some advice!!! 

    We love you, Tender!  Deb
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  • ADK
    ADK Member Posts: 2,259
    edited March 2008

    Tender,

    We will sorely miss you.  I understand that you need to move on, but you have been a rock of strength for so many of us.  Thank you for all you have done for us and please check in every now & then.

    I wish you only the best.

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  • NaughtybyNature
    NaughtybyNature Member Posts: 1,448
    edited March 2008

    Tender: take care of yourself and your family.  I would like to say that we will all be here, one way or another, for when you are ready to come back.

    Later,

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  • Blundin2005
    Blundin2005 Member Posts: 1,167
    edited March 2008

    Tender,

    Best wishes to you ... as always.  Your insights will be missed....but never forgotten.

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  • JoyRebecca
    JoyRebecca Member Posts: 787
    edited March 2008

    Aww Tender,

    I'm going to feel an empty space in my heart now. You've been there for me right from the start. Stop in once in awhile. Give your family all the love that they deserve.

    Don't spit into the wind. "-)

    XX

    Joy

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  • Erica3681
    Erica3681 Member Posts: 1,916
    edited March 2008

    Tender,

    I'm very sorry that I won't be seeing you here on the boards, for now at least. Your posts have helped so many people, including me. As you can see from the outpouring above, you've touched a lot of lives. Thank you.

    Barbara 

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  • AnneW
    AnneW Member Posts: 4,050
    edited March 2008

    Tender,

    I'll miss your wisdom and rationality here. But I do understand.

    I took a few years off after my first diagnosis. I was consumed by the board. I needed to let the reins go to others. I know that day is coming soon for me again, but not yet.

    So, yes, go to your family. Be well. Live a wonderful life. And check back in from time to time.

    We'll leave the light on for you.

    Anne

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