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Jackie went home to be with Jesus

Forums Caregiver Community Jackie went home to be with Jesus

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    bruski1959
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    A month after finishing her 4th Yervoy treatment, Jackie went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 27, 2012. She had suffered with various health issues all her life, and most recently has been battling melanoma for the last year or so. More or less her body gave up due to the ravages of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, LAM, islet cell cancer, and melanoma. She was 57. We renewed our wedding vows on Saturday, May 26, 2012, just 17 days short of our 20th wedding anniversary. I have lost my wife, my best friend, and the person for whom I was her caregiver and advocate.

    A month after finishing her 4th Yervoy treatment, Jackie went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 27, 2012. She had suffered with various health issues all her life, and most recently has been battling melanoma for the last year or so. More or less her body gave up due to the ravages of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, LAM, islet cell cancer, and melanoma. She was 57. We renewed our wedding vows on Saturday, May 26, 2012, just 17 days short of our 20th wedding anniversary. I have lost my wife, my best friend, and the person for whom I was her caregiver and advocate. She is no longer suffering, no more pain, no more tears, and no more diseases. She was ready to go when she received the stage 4 diagnosis, yet waged yet another valiant battle with another insiduous disease.  Jackie is my hero and has inspired many people with her courage to battle seeminly insurmountable odds. Jesus called her home, and now she is walking on streets of gold in heaven, singing with the heavenly choir.

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      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      I am so sorry to read that Jackie has passed away. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

      You are in my thoughts and prayers.

      Frank from Australia

      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      I am so sorry to read that Jackie has passed away. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

      You are in my thoughts and prayers.

      Frank from Australia

      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      I am so sorry to read that Jackie has passed away. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

      You are in my thoughts and prayers.

      Frank from Australia

      aldakota22
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      Another sad story on this site. Cancer SUCKS.Know she is at peace after a strong battle. Will be in my prayers,both you and Jackie  Al

      aldakota22
      Participant

      Another sad story on this site. Cancer SUCKS.Know she is at peace after a strong battle. Will be in my prayers,both you and Jackie  Al

      aldakota22
      Participant

      Another sad story on this site. Cancer SUCKS.Know she is at peace after a strong battle. Will be in my prayers,both you and Jackie  Al

        Snickers60
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        I am weeping with,  and for you !    BUT HAPPY FOR JACKIE, for surely she would never want to see this old world again

        after seeing the face of JESUS for just one mega second !    My heart aches for you !   Breaks for you !   May God

        be ever so close to you in the coming days, weeks, months, years.    I am just so happy to hear she knew and loved

        our Lord and KNEW where she would go when her TIME was CALLED !   No more pain, no more sorrow, no more suffering, no more crying.    As one who has suffered unmercifully with chronic illnesses my whole life, this post really hits me hard.   I can't wait til that day – I'm so tired, as I know she was. 

         BLESSINGS UPON BLESSINGS TO YOU !!!

        MY Deepest Condolences……..

        Nancy (devoted wife of 3 x Warrior Wayne)

        Snickers60
        Participant

        I am weeping with,  and for you !    BUT HAPPY FOR JACKIE, for surely she would never want to see this old world again

        after seeing the face of JESUS for just one mega second !    My heart aches for you !   Breaks for you !   May God

        be ever so close to you in the coming days, weeks, months, years.    I am just so happy to hear she knew and loved

        our Lord and KNEW where she would go when her TIME was CALLED !   No more pain, no more sorrow, no more suffering, no more crying.    As one who has suffered unmercifully with chronic illnesses my whole life, this post really hits me hard.   I can't wait til that day – I'm so tired, as I know she was. 

         BLESSINGS UPON BLESSINGS TO YOU !!!

        MY Deepest Condolences……..

        Nancy (devoted wife of 3 x Warrior Wayne)

        Snickers60
        Participant

        I am weeping with,  and for you !    BUT HAPPY FOR JACKIE, for surely she would never want to see this old world again

        after seeing the face of JESUS for just one mega second !    My heart aches for you !   Breaks for you !   May God

        be ever so close to you in the coming days, weeks, months, years.    I am just so happy to hear she knew and loved

        our Lord and KNEW where she would go when her TIME was CALLED !   No more pain, no more sorrow, no more suffering, no more crying.    As one who has suffered unmercifully with chronic illnesses my whole life, this post really hits me hard.   I can't wait til that day – I'm so tired, as I know she was. 

         BLESSINGS UPON BLESSINGS TO YOU !!!

        MY Deepest Condolences……..

        Nancy (devoted wife of 3 x Warrior Wayne)

      Lucassi
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  May God's blessings help you through this difficult time.  My deepest condolences.

      Sigrid

        NYKaren
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        I am so very sorry for your loss. The way you write about your beloved wide is so very beautiful.
        karen
        NYKaren
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        I am so very sorry for your loss. The way you write about your beloved wide is so very beautiful.
        karen
        NYKaren
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        I am so very sorry for your loss. The way you write about your beloved wide is so very beautiful.
        karen
      Lucassi
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  May God's blessings help you through this difficult time.  My deepest condolences.

      Sigrid

      Lucassi
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  May God's blessings help you through this difficult time.  My deepest condolences.

      Sigrid

      MeNDave
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      I am so very sorry for your loss.  Keep your memories of her close to your heart.  She will always be with you.

      Hugs to you and your loved ones…

      Maria

      MeNDave
      Participant

      I am so very sorry for your loss.  Keep your memories of her close to your heart.  She will always be with you.

      Hugs to you and your loved ones…

      Maria

      MeNDave
      Participant

      I am so very sorry for your loss.  Keep your memories of her close to your heart.  She will always be with you.

      Hugs to you and your loved ones…

      Maria

      bikerwife
      Participant
      Jackie started her ippi treatments at the same time my husband did. When I read this I had to stop to cry. She is safe in the arms of jesus battling no more. May god be with you and your family. Your church family will help you get through this. My prayers and love is with you.
      bikerwife
      Participant
      Jackie started her ippi treatments at the same time my husband did. When I read this I had to stop to cry. She is safe in the arms of jesus battling no more. May god be with you and your family. Your church family will help you get through this. My prayers and love is with you.
      bikerwife
      Participant
      Jackie started her ippi treatments at the same time my husband did. When I read this I had to stop to cry. She is safe in the arms of jesus battling no more. May god be with you and your family. Your church family will help you get through this. My prayers and love is with you.
      triciad
      Participant

      I am truly sorry for your loss.  I hope that the memories of your time with Jackie will carry you during this difficult time.  Please accept my sincerest condolences.  She was so lucky ot have someone like you!!!

      triciad
      Participant

      I am truly sorry for your loss.  I hope that the memories of your time with Jackie will carry you during this difficult time.  Please accept my sincerest condolences.  She was so lucky ot have someone like you!!!

      triciad
      Participant

      I am truly sorry for your loss.  I hope that the memories of your time with Jackie will carry you during this difficult time.  Please accept my sincerest condolences.  She was so lucky ot have someone like you!!!

      Roxy1453
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      I’m so sorry for your lose! She fought long and hard! She is in a better place now. Someday you will be together again forever!

      May God bless,

      Nancy

      Roxy1453
      Participant
      I’m so sorry for your lose! She fought long and hard! She is in a better place now. Someday you will be together again forever!

      May God bless,

      Nancy

      Roxy1453
      Participant
      I’m so sorry for your lose! She fought long and hard! She is in a better place now. Someday you will be together again forever!

      May God bless,

      Nancy

      gabsound
      Participant
      I’m so sorry to read that your wife Jackie has died. She was very young to have gone through so much. I’m sure it must have meant the world to her, to have you there by her side. Please be kind to yourself and may god ease the pain of your loss.

      Julie in Las Vegas

      gabsound
      Participant
      I’m so sorry to read that your wife Jackie has died. She was very young to have gone through so much. I’m sure it must have meant the world to her, to have you there by her side. Please be kind to yourself and may god ease the pain of your loss.

      Julie in Las Vegas

      gabsound
      Participant
      I’m so sorry to read that your wife Jackie has died. She was very young to have gone through so much. I’m sure it must have meant the world to her, to have you there by her side. Please be kind to yourself and may god ease the pain of your loss.

      Julie in Las Vegas

      blairashley
      Participant

      So very sorry for your loss.

      blairashley
      Participant

      So very sorry for your loss.

      blairashley
      Participant

      So very sorry for your loss.

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