Mike is finally free. Free from the needles, free from the scans, free from treatments and medications, free from pain and free from the horrendous Melanoma.
At 2:15 p.m., with one hand in my hand, and the other in his mother’s, Mike’ soul left this earth and soared the skies. He is now my very own angel.
I feel empty. I feel numb. And worst of all, I feel like it’s not real. I cannot believe that I will not hear his voice again. I cannot believe that I will not feel his touch again. I cannot believe he will not wink at me, smile at me, or kiss me again. Mike’s departure, while expected, feels so sudden and surreal. I now ache for one more hour, one more minute, even just one more second with him.
This morning, although he could not really speak in words, he told me he loved me, and kissed my forehead one last time. And I told him that I love him over and over and over. I just wish I could tell him one more time.
Mike, you have left a gaping hole in my heart. It was an honor to love you, to marry you and to walk this path with you. I miss you, and will forever love you. You will always live in my heart and mind. Safe journey, my love.
We will celebrate Mike’s life on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 927 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086. Visitation will be from 2-3 pm. Memorial Service from 3-4 pm. All are invited.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, specifically noting a gift to support Dr. Keith Flaherty’s Melanoma research; 34th and Spruce Streets, 12 Penn Tower, Room 1222, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
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Dear Liz,
I'm at a loss to express how sorry I am that you have lost your best friend. Your love for him was so evident with each entry in your blog and the way you were by his side every step of the way in his fight against this horrible disease. Please know that you both were inspirational to so many people, and that Mike will not be forgotten, even by those he never met. My very best wishes to you in days to come.
Dear Liz,
Tears filled my eyes as I read your wonderful tribute to your angel. I have thought and prayed and searched for what to say and i am at a loss. Please know that although I am a complete stranger to you I have followed your story, your path, your trials and have prayed for you and will continue to pray for you.
"Love is stronger than death even thoughit cannot stop death from happening but no matter how hard death tries it cant separate people from love. It cant take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death."
Reveleations 7 - Never again will they hunger, never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scortching heat. For the lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepher; he will lead them to springs of living water and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Someday - "Dont cry because it is over. Smile because it happened." Your life and times with your angel will be your sustaining force. He is with you and always will be.
Jennifer
I am so sorry for your loss but glad is finally free! My heart goes out to you and your family.
Love alli
Dear Liz,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I already posted on the MPIP so I won't repeat myself other than to say that you will be as always in my thoughts and heart. As ever, Carver
Liz,
I have posted on board, but just want to say, I sit here in tears reading your blog. You are an inspiration to us all. We have never met, but all of us on MPIP have a bond, a commonality. I wish you strong days ahead.
Maureen from Canada
Liz,
It is with deep sorrow that I write this note of condolence to you and Mike's family. I am truly impressed with your composure and tender heart that you expressed in Mike's blog. Please know that those who love you share in your sorrow and loss and that Mike's legacy will live on in their hearts.
Be strong and know that God will protect Mike as he journey's on to his eternal peace.
With sympathy and love,
Barbara and Joe Scarola
Dear Liz,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. May you take comfort in knowing your Angel is at peace. God bless you and your family. You truly have embodied strength, love and compassion as you cared for Mike.
with sympath,
Jenna
Liz and Mike's Family,
You have my condolences and my deepest sympathies. I was lucky enough to show up the other night to see him one last time. A part of me is relieved that his suffering has ended, but the rest of me just wants my friend back. Mike was blessed to have such a wonderful wife by his side the entire time. I only hope you can find some peace now that Mike is at rest. His memories will continue to live on, as he made a big impression on everyone that he met. I feel lucky to have shared so many good times with him, and those moments will never be forgotten.
Liz,
I am so sorry for your lost. I wish there was something, anything I could do for you to help you hurt less. Mike loved you very much. Although you have lost Mike you will never have the memories of the good times you shared with him taken from you.
Love,
Michelle
I am in tears. It's all so unfair. I am so sorry.
Lori
Dear Liz,
Brendan and I are so sorry for your loss and just want you to know that we are here for you whatever and whenever you need. Our prayers are with you and his family, as they have been. Just know that Mike will always be there with you even though you can't see or feel or hear him anymore. He really is your angel now and he will help you get through this. You are not alone. I hope that gives you some comfort during these difficult times.
With deepest sympathy,
Amy and Brendan
Dear Liz,
Thank you for sharing the blog with me as it was my first chance to see a photograph of your precious Mike. Such a handsome man! I know no other way to help you but to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family and praying that you receive the strength to get through this difficult time. Your Dechert family is grieving with you.
Love, Joan
Dear Liz, I am so sorry for your hurt and your pain. So deeply sorry. You are a beautiful woman and you and Mike made such a beautiful couple. I'm truly sorry, I don't know what else to say.
Liz,
I am so sorry for you and your families lost. Mike seemed like such a wonderful person, I am sorry I never had the chance to meet him in person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzan and Keith
Liz,
You do not know me and perhaps do not even know my friend who passed on the request for prayers for you and Mike. However, I took some time this a.m. to read your entire blog ... besides feeling like I now "know" you, I am inspired and in awe of both of you. You both fought the good fight ... and regardless of the outcome, the journey you shared together is so powerful and speaks of the strength of your connection with each other. Your words and your reality shed a very bright light ... reminding those of us who may be feeling our lives are less than perfect right now that we need to write a reality check. What your husband endured can never be matched by a stressful work day or a hiccup in a relationship. What you endured reminds us how fortunate we are in our "daily stresses." I wish you continued strength in the belief that your special Angel is sitting comfy in the arms of God.
Liz,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mike. I know I haven't seen much of either of you in recent years, but the both of you were always in my thoughts and prayers.
The memories I do have of you and Mike are good ones. I remember him just being so jolly and just one of thise GREAT guys!! I think I have some pics of the two of you and will get them to you.
Please know my thoughts are and always have been with you, Mike and your families. He will always be with you and watching over you.
Love, Robin
Liz,
I love you! I am so sorry for your loss and so feel your pain. I have been with you through all of this and just can't imagine how you did it! Your love for each other was tremendous - he was so lucky to you have - you were his true rock! I can only pray that you find comfort and Mike finds peace. You both deserve it.
I am here for you always!!!!!! Love ya!
Lynn
Liz,
You are not alone, you have much community here, and please know we are here to help you, anytime. I pray you will be surrounded by many friends and family to cushion you as you do the hard work of grieving. You will emerge a stronger person for this knowing the value of making each day count. Catherine Poole
Liz,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....as well as the Filappone's.
Oh Liz, I'm so so sorry for your unimaginable loss. Please know that I really wish I could be there on Saturday for the memorial service in Wallingford. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jen Whelan Kovatch
Liz,
Christine had emailed Laura letting her know about Mike. I am so so very sorry. My heart is breaking for you and trying to feel what it is that you are feeling in your heart. Please know that you are in my thoughts and that I hope that in whatever amount of time it takes, you are able to heal and find comfort in Mike's peace.
With love,
Sarah
You made all the difference to a guy worthy of all that you gave. Your strength, your wit, your compassion, made Mike's life better. My thoughts are with you. Gregg
I am so sorry. I have been praying for him.
Liz,
I simply want to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. There are no words to express it. Your strength through all of this has been amazing. Despite only meeting Mike a few times, I could see what a great guy he was. I hope you can at least take a small bit of comfort right now, in how many people care for both of you. Take care.
Jon Gelrod
Dear Liz, Mrs. Filippone, Donna, and family.
Thank You for letting me visit with Mike before his passing. It has been an honor being his friend and meeting all of you along the way.
I said a big prayer for Mike while standing on the beach today. The salty air and waves will always remind me of him.
Rich
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so,
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow,
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
…
One short sleep past, we wake eternally,
And death shall be no more;
Death, thou shalt die.
- John Donne, circa 1609
The last laugh belongs to Mike.
Dear Liz,
I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. My heart breaks for you and both of your families. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Becky Hartshorn Allen
Dear Liz and the Filippone Family,
I am lost with words. My heart goes out to you all. Liz, you are a beautiful person and I admire you for all of your strength and courage!! May you continue on with your strength and know that your Angel will always be with you forever and forever!! Please, take care and we all are praying for you and the Filippone's.
Love, Susanne Teaf
LIZ.. It is with great sorrow that I write to you tonight. I heard the news today and my heart broke for you and Mike's family. Your journey together although much too short was profound and remarkable. I admire your strength and courage. You are the definition of WIFE! Please know that my prayers and thoughts go out to you and all the lives that Mike touched.
Liz, I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss of your best friend & husband. You wrote a beautiful tribut that left doubt of the love shared between you. As you say, he is free from this terrible disease & in heaven watching over. I pray for your strength in the future.
Dear Liz,
You don't know me, but I worked with your husband and have been a friend of Donna's for many years. I have been praying for you, Mike and your families. Mike truly was an amazing individual, and you, clearly an amazing wife. It only makes sense that he would fall in love with a woman of your caliber. His beautiful life will live on as you retell and recall all of your happy memories. You can be secure that life and love are eternal. I will continue to pray for you.
Dear Liz:
Our family attends church with your sister n law, Donna. She has shared, since the beginning, details of Mike's battle and prayer requests for you and Mike. Our family has prayed for you nightly. We are truly saddened by your loss-but definitely heaven's gain. We will continue to pray for you. Thank you so much for sharing your blog entries. You are truly an awesome example of a godly wife. God bless!
Liz,
you are an inspiration. I am sorry for your loss, inspired by your strength, and empowered by the demonstration and expression of your love. You are a hero, even in your pain and grief.
Love,
Katrina
Liz,
I am sitting hear in tears as I don't even know what to say. Saying I am sorry for your loss seems ...well you must know how sorry we all are for your loss!!!! Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you now and at any point sweetie..
Know that you are in my prayers now and forever!!!!
Much love
I am so saddened for your loss. One of these days they're going to fix the Internet so that we can reach through and give a comforting hug to those we come to know through blogs. Please do let us know from time to time how you are. It will be important to us all to know you how you are. And this coming spring when I take a trip to Italy, I'm going to be carrying with me the memory of the trip you both took and the laughter and joy of it. You'll be in my thoughts. Laura
Liz,
Like all the others that will post here, I am at a loss for words. I am so sorry for the loss but like you, am relieved that Mike is no longer suffering and fighting this disease.
Liz,
I am incredibly sorry for your loss!!! Stay as strong as I remember you to be!!! I admire your strength and courage in your ability to handle such an unimaginable situation. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Our condolences as well to your families. All our love, Kimmie (Cohen) Marino and family.
Dear Liz and Family: I have known about your struggle through Mike's sister Lisa Wright. I have read your entire blog and words cannot express the admiration I have for you and your family. All of you faced this adversity with bravery, courage and above all grace. Many are thinking and praying for you and your families and wish you peace.
John Shea
Dear, Sweet Liz,
While we have met and spoken a few times, I would not say that I know you beyond the fact that we work at the same firm, though you do know my wife. My heart is breaking for you and your loss. I can not, nor would not, want to imagine your pain. Even so, your strength has been an inspiration to me to really try to live and enjoy each-and-every day, especially the time spent with loved ones. I know it is a cliched sentiment, but your blog has truly "brought it home." For that, thank you! I will pray for you. Know that there are people here at work, some of whom you do not even know, who have you in their thoughts and prayers. I hope it brings you comfort to know that the "strangers" you'll pass in work, on the commute, outside, etc., may not be so "strange" and might be holding you in their hearts. I sincerely hope you find peace and comfort in knowing the "old" Mike is back, just not here, and through your many wonderful memories he will continue to make you laugh and feel loved. Some day, you will be in his arms again.
Dear Liz,
How can anyone possibly find the right words to say to you? I am so sorry that Mike lost his battle. He is truly at peace now. I marveled at your courage and don't know how you did it. You were so lucky to have each other for the short time that you did. Although his physical being is no longer here, I hope it comforts you to know that his spirit and soul will live on in your heart.
Love ya,
Diane D.
Dear Liz,
How can anyone possibly find the right words to say to you? I am so sorry that Mike lost his battle. I marveled at your courage and don't know how you did it. You were so lucky to have each other. Although his physical being is no longer here, I hope it comforts you to know that his spirit and soul will live on in your heart.
Love ya,
Diane D.
Dear Liz,
How can anyone possibly find the right words to say to you? I am so sorry that Mike lost his battle. I marveled at your courage and don't know how you did it. You were so lucky to have each other. Although his physical being is no longer here, I hope it comforts you to know that his spirit and soul will live on in your heart.
Love ya,
Diane D.
Dear Liz,
My name is Susan Lowe (Maxwell) and I used to live next door to Mike and his family on Leopard Run years ago. I was sad to learn of your loss of Mike. I have many memories while growing up.
Mike is among angels and Heaven is now a better place.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you the strength to carry on.
Sue
Dear Liz,
I will always remember Mike as a funny joyful guy who was always so much fun to be around. He will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mike, and his family and friends.
Visiting from carvers blog today for the first time. Although I have just e-met you today for the first time your note filled me with sadness. I am send you healing wishes to lift the pain; and honoring your loss.
Lizzy,
I learned the news of Mike's passing from Aryn this morning and she passed along the link to your blog. I've been reading it all morning.
Selfishly, I have never been more happy that I have not stayed in touch with you over the past few years the way I should have. I just don't think I could have seen you and Mikey go through what I am now reading. Also, by not remaining in touch, I only picture and know Mikey as the healthy, vibrant, smiling, laughing, lovable t-shirt printer who made me a "t" with the tiny word "penis" on it so I could wear it to bars and tell girls to stop looking at my "tiny penis".
I can feel your pain through your words and my whole heart goes out to you and both of your families. I love you more today than the days we spent 20 hours together in Temple Law studying for exams because I now know that despite your rock-solid exterior, there is an enormous heart that beats inside that chest. And to me, it shows me that you are an even stronger person than the one you try so desperately to show everyone you are.
I understand how torn you are between letting Mikey go and be free of pain and your need to see, hear and have him touch you. If I was in your situation, I would be selfish too. But, as I read your blog and see what Mikey went through, I also can't imagine watching someone I love so deeply suffer so much.
After one passes, everyone always acknowledges the person's great qualities and the negative or questionable get easily swept under the rug. But there is nothing to sweep when it comes to Mikey. You don't even need to get out the broom. I know I didn't know him tremendously well but it only takes one meeting with someone like him to see that there is not a bad bone in his body. He had two goals: (1) have fun and (2) make others laugh. He was great at both. He was infectious, you just wanted to be around him because you knew you were going to laugh. Despite my sadness, I am smiling just thinking of the times I spent with him.
Lizzy, I really can't begin to imagine what you have gone through this past year but I want you to know that my chest aches and my stomach is sick just thinking about it. I love you and I am thinking about you. Despite our physical time apart recently, I think of you often and today all I can think of is you, Mikey and your families. YOU are the angel.
All of my love,
Fishy
Dear Liz and family,
I have never met you before but a friend emailed your blog and it has touched me so much. I will keep you and your family in my prayers! You are such an amazing and strong woman! I am so sorry for your loss! I wish you peace love and happiness in th days ahead.
Dear Liz,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Mike and I went to KU together, carpooled, and he always made me laugh. You and I actually met at the Princeton a few years back, and I am so glad you and Mike found each other. You are very blessed to have had him in your life.
Best wishes :-)
Dear Liz and Family,
Liz I have never met you but respect you more than words can describe. The strength and patience and love that you have are unbeliveable. My heart breaks for you and your family.
I know Mike and his family from college - I know that he was one of the most amazing people that I have ever met! His ability to love life and people was contagious. He taught me how to let go of the small stuff and fill life with laughs. I know that you only had a short time with each other - but I am sure that each moment was filled with love, laughter and fun!
I read the blog and I am so happy that you were able to travel and enjoy each other. I know he deserved that. I respect you so much for your continued love and strength - I know that your life has been filled with many fun filled Mike moments. I know that you will take these and remember the silly things that he would do to help you! Know that you are so strong and allowed him the opportunity to love, laugh and live!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Lori
You do not know me but I read your husband's obit in the Daily News and from there read your internet blog. Reading your enteries brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a strong person. And your husband was so brave and fortunate to have so much love in his life. I hope that you are holding up okay. I wish so bad that your story had a happy ending but God works in mysterious ways. Please stay strong and know that you and your family will be in my prayers. Thank you for sharing your story with me.
Liz,
Hopefully in time, when you have healed some-- you will re-read all the posts on this and realize that through your pain- your strength and courage have touched so many. I knew Mike at KU and always remembered him to be a fun, all around nice guy. I am sorry for all your pain- and just pray now for you to find peace.
Liz,
You know my heart breaks for you and that I love you so much. You should also know that watching you and your extraordinary, mother and sister care for Mike and for each other over the last few months has taught me so much about love, sisterhood and the remarkable strength of selfless and loving women. When I look at what you have endured, what you did for Mike every single day and what you continue to do --I know that nothing is impossible --you are my Hero!
Dear Liz,
I knew Mike from College and am devastated to hear of his passing. Your blog is beautiful and captures his spirit so well.
It is wonderful to know that Mike found love like yours in his lifetime and you his.
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. You are a truly an amazing women and your story is inspirational.
My condolences to you and your family. I will pray for you and wish only the best to you in your life.
God Bless Mike's soul.
Sincerely,
Rebecca
Dear Liz,
Your blog has touched my heart.
I have been sitting here at my computer reading your story and comments, while sobbing over your loss.
I am so sorry. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Sincerly,
Mrs. Hill
(Bill Hill's mother)
Liz,
I am a very good friend of Brian and Jenni Halley in Missouri. Jenni keeps us posted about all of you. I want you to know that since Mike's death I have gone back and read all of your posts and am amazed by your courage and unending love for your husband.
My prayers will be with you throughout the coming months. Know that my family and I will never forget the melanoma warriors and angels out there. We live our lives differently because of the example that all of you show.
Sincerely,
Jill Baker
Dear Liz,
My name is Michelle Rigney and I am a University student at Delaware. I was supposed to meet Mike months ago because I am also a Melanoma Warrior(stage IV). Your husband was boss to two of my best friend's at Unique Impression's, Eric and Shawn. Last year I was in and out of the hospital for my own melanoma treatments. Shawn and Eric spent countless hours by my bedside supporting me. They both told me Mike wanted to meet me and talk to me about my story. I am so sorry I never went in there to meet him. I just got off the phone with Shawn and I feel like a piece of crap. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I also wanted to let you know I am starting a Melanoma Walk in Delaware. It will be in Sept. of 2008 and is called Miles for Melanoma of Delaware. Please email me anytime if there is anything I can do for you, your family, or for Mike at the walk(or anything in general!). I would love to honor him there at the walk. I really hope I get the chance to meet you soon. Take care.
All my love,
Michelle Rigney
mlrigney@hotmail.com
Liz, we were devastated to hear the sad news we hoped wouldn't come. I come back to your site and reread things, probably because I can't believe it. I was hoping to meet you in person at the service this weekend but unfortunately can't make it. I will think of you all day and in the days to come. You are amazing and I will always remember you even though I never met you. Love to you and your families, Stacy...Joe Tassone's sister
Liz,
I am very sorry for your heartbreak. You have been through so much and have fought so hard.
I have followed your blog and have been touched greatly by your love for Mike. The two of you were so lucky to have a life together. I was initially brought to your blog from MPIP and was following Mike's melanoma battle, but continually found myself inspired by you and your love for your husband. Thank you for making me want to be a better wife and for reminding me that EVERYDAY is a gift with my husband. Your angel will always be with you in your heart and in your sweet memories.
Peace.
Liz, I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. And I am so sorry.
Dear Liz,
I try to find the words, but there are none. The way you have loved and cared for Mike is really the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I feel so lucky to have known Mike and will always cherish the wonderful memories. Please know that I am here for you, always!
Love,
Sarah
Liz,
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Mike and I can only say that it was an honor. He will never be forgotten in my family. I am Nickels sister. Mike was a great friend. You are so strong and should be proud of what you and Mike had/have. Stay Strong and know that your love will live forever.
Liz and family,
What an incredible loss and how blessed was he to have found you Liz. I read the entire blog and was deeply moved by it. I never new it existed but it gave me a chance to understand what you and he have been through. The world will not be the same without him and I will always remember my fond high school and college memories with Mike as well as some recent times at the beach house a few years back in Avalon. I admire his strength and your love for him. I will always remember his selflessness as a person and caring approach he had to life. He has truly left his very spirited and heroic "unique impression" to the world. Now he is removed from all the troubles of life. God Bless Mike!
With Deepest sympathy,
Dan Foltz
Dear Liz,
I don't think I can find the words right now to truely express how I feel. All I know is how grateful I am for having Mike and yourself touch my life as you have. As you know I am a Stage III survivor myself and if it wasn't for Mike and yourself, living with metastatic melanoma would be disasterous. I truely am grateful that Mike took it upon himself to help me out and give me and my husband so much advice and counseling. He made such a huge impact on where I am today. He did that because he knew how scared my family was when we found out that the cancer had spread to 7 of my nodes. He is truely an ANGEL, and I will never forget him.
I am truely sorry for your loss. Mike has touched the hearts and souls of soo many, and I am honored that my family was in the path of those who were so largely impacted.
Liz, I hope you and your family find peace and comfort trough the outpour of loving words about Mike. We will be thinking of you daily.
Donna, Sheldon, and Justin Smith
Liz,
To you and all your family I send my love and sympathies. Mike was an amazing person who touched everyone in his own way. He left his mark on so many lives and we are all the richer for it.
He is and always will be in my prayers.
-Kristen L.
Dear Liz,
Words don't even begin to express how so very sorry I am to read of Mike's passing. With emotions so raw it is hard to see through the haze. I too just lost my husband to melanoma - one month ago tomorrow. He fought hard - much like Mike - and I felt a kinship to your story. He was only 35 and we have two boys, not yet 1 and 3. I followed your blog through MPIP and just today got up the courage to log back in to see how some of my "friends" were doing. I sit here in pain for you and with you. You will think about him every day - every second - some things will make you laugh and smile and others will make you weep uncontrollably. You will find strength at the oddest times and from the oddest things. I'm in Maryland and am here to talk, cry, laugh, share a glass of wine, whatever. Feel free to contact me at theschuls@verizon.net.
Peace,comfort and strength to you,
Kristin
Dear Liz,
I too, have followed your blog over this last year. I'm so sorry for your pain. Yours & Mike's story will not be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your story with me. I will be thinking of you and your family in the months to come.
Stephanie
Ferndale, Washington
Dear Liz and Filippone Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss of Mike.
When I heard the news today from a friend from Garnet Valley High School I was deeply sad.
I used to live on the other end of Running Brook Rd in Leapord Run when I was a kid and all of us kids pretty much grew up together. Mike was always a great sport and quick with a joke. There was always a lot of rough housing with us all.
In High School I just remeber sitting next to him in English class making each other laugh. We were always making up nicknames for other people wether they wanted the nickname or not.
Sorry to say we lost contact after high school.
I'm glad he was a part of my childhood. He will be missed by all.
Doug Coleburn - Nashville, TN
Liz,
I have been struggling with finding words adequate to express my sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. Mike gave a valiant fight and was lucky to have you for a caregiver. I hope that the days ahead bring you peace in knowing that Mike is no longer in pain. Cherish your good memories and hold tight to the love you shared.
Godspeed...
Dear liz,
I met you yesterday for the first time. That morning I read your letters and was completely heartbroken. I am truely sorry for your loss, because it was a great one. Mike was such a wonderful person. We grew up together at Garnet Valley and I have so many fond and FUN memories of him. He was special, and after reading your thoughts and journey with him, I realize you are as well. I am sorry I did not know, and very sorry I could not help Mike, you and the family. You are an incredible person for what you have gone through. I thank you for giving him the best-love, friendship, laughs, and support. I am also thankful of having known Mike. The loss is great to all, though it is better than never knowing him at all. You know heaven takes the best first. We will all meet him again, and his spirit will always be by your side. Many prayers for you and the family.
All my love,
Whitney Minner
Liz,
I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you tonight and hoping that you are doing as best as you can in this horrible time. Stay strong and we are here for you when you need us.
Love from Georgia,
Suzan
Dear Liz,
For those of us who have lost someone we loved to the beast of melanoma, it was clear this day was coming and as we wished and prayed for it to never come, the needed freedom from the beast becomes evident.
Some words that speak my thoughts:
And can it be that in a world so full and busy,
the loss of one precious creature makes a void in any heart,
so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it up.
Charles Dickens
I know your void is beyond words, I hope that Mike's peace and life eternal bring you a bit of peace.
deb in seattle
Dear Liz, There are no words to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Even though I didn't know Mike and only cleaned in your home for a few weeks, I read your blogs and the love, compassion and courage touched the depths of my soul. I know right now the pain you feel is probably so intense that sometimes you can't even breathe. Just know that after that pain lessons, you will be able to hold on to all the wonderful memories of Mike that will put a smile on your face and a warmth in your heart, because he will be forever with you as your guardian angel. Sincerely, Kathy Secreto
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