Amy Busby Obit

Thank you for posting this.  I have not been on the board in the past couple of days and only heard of Amy's passing earlier today.  I was thinking of her just last night on a late train heading home, but my internet connection fizzled out and I wasn't able to check in to see updates.

I suspect many people on this board have their stories about Amy.  I met her in person for the first time when she was in the hospital and I had a board meeting at M D Anderson.  We had a nice visit and she spoke passionately about the importance of MPIP.  I thought often of her and that meeting over the next months.  It was an important encounter for me.

The second time we met in person was when she came to an MPIP gathering in North Carolina.  When she saw me she said, "Did you come see me in the hospital?"  She had no memory of the meeting, but saw I had left my card.  We both had a good laugh about that.  My take away from all of this was a lesson in how tough some treatments are on the body and mind.  And I could see clearly why Amy truly deserved the designation "warrior". 

Amy was a dear friend to many, many people in this community.  To those of you who have known and loved Amy for years–and to her family–my deepest condolences.  Her insight and courage have touched countless people. Her life enriched us all, and her death diminishes us all. 

Rest in Peace, Amy.  If anyone deserves rest from her struggles it is you.

Tim–MRF

Thank you for posting this.  I have not been on the board in the past couple of days and only heard of Amy's passing earlier today.  I was thinking of her just last night on a late train heading home, but my internet connection fizzled out and I wasn't able to check in to see updates.

I suspect many people on this board have their stories about Amy.  I met her in person for the first time when she was in the hospital and I had a board meeting at M D Anderson.  We had a nice visit and she spoke passionately about the importance of MPIP.  I thought often of her and that meeting over the next months.  It was an important encounter for me.

The second time we met in person was when she came to an MPIP gathering in North Carolina.  When she saw me she said, "Did you come see me in the hospital?"  She had no memory of the meeting, but saw I had left my card.  We both had a good laugh about that.  My take away from all of this was a lesson in how tough some treatments are on the body and mind.  And I could see clearly why Amy truly deserved the designation "warrior". 

Amy was a dear friend to many, many people in this community.  To those of you who have known and loved Amy for years–and to her family–my deepest condolences.  Her insight and courage have touched countless people. Her life enriched us all, and her death diminishes us all. 

Rest in Peace, Amy.  If anyone deserves rest from her struggles it is you.

Tim–MRF

It was so sad to come home to read this…beautiful beautiful little Amy…may God give your family strength to carry on and treasure your memories.  Val

Amy was a devout Christian, I can imagine her talking to us from heaven

I HAVE A PLACE IN HEAVEN

Please don't sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears…
It's far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know…
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.

It was so sad to come home to read this…beautiful beautiful little Amy…may God give your family strength to carry on and treasure your memories.  Val

Amy was a devout Christian, I can imagine her talking to us from heaven

I HAVE A PLACE IN HEAVEN

Please don't sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears…
It's far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know…
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.