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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / February 2005Donnah...Sad, sad news.
Hello Friends... I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a card, which her daughter, Annie, read this morning. Annie then emailed to tell me that Donna died this week (didn't say which day). From her email: " Her heart just gave out. She's had some health problems for awhile though, so we were somewhat prepared...we just didn't expect it to be so soon. She had been in hospice care and they took very good care of her, and of us. She did not suffer as they had no hesitation about using pain medications to ease her way." To say I'm shocked is putting it mildly. I know how hard she was struggling with her parents and their problems. I had no idea that Donna was this sick, as well. My heart's broken. Tears are flowing and Heaven's gained another Arthritis Warrior. I'm going to miss her kindness, humor, wisdom and bright spirit more than I can say. Annie said her family is totally overwhelmed right now and requests privacy for her and her family. She asked me to let people know, as loving as the thought is, to please NOT call. It's too difficult for them, right now, to talk and answer questions. If you'd like to do something to remember Donna, a donation to your own favorite charity would be appreciated by her family. Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. Love, Patty >Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >care of her, and of us. She did not suffer as they had no hesitation >about using pain medications to ease her way." Oh, Patty, that is so sad. Thank you for letting us know. --- Joan > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > care of her, and of us. She did not suffer as they had no hesitation > about using pain medications to ease her way." Thank you Patty. Did they indicate when a funeral might be? I am sure that many of us would like to send a note or flowers. Donna was to special to just do nothing. I'm going to go cry now. Walt Oh Patty, thank you so much for letting us know. I am heartbroken there with you and all of ASA. She was one terrific people. We shall all miss her greatly. She had such a heart of gold. If anyone needs to talk, I am available. If you don't have my phone number let me know in email and I will send it to you.  SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty Thanks for being willing to be the bearer of sad tidings, Patty. I will miss Donna's humor and insight. I had been wondering what came of her lately. Am currently worrying about our other Donna and hoping that she is well. Kelly C. I call Donna G the other day and left a message and she has not called back. Makes me very worried. Been saying prayers daily. Duckie > Thanks for being willing to be the bearer of sad tidings, Patty. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Kelly C. Signature_('> (_<_) _ _('< -quack (_<_) _ __('< *QUACK!* <_{__) _('< "|,,|_" (_<_) _('< "AFLAC!" (_<_) To me the sad thing in Donna's passing is that there are so many in this group who are young and suffer multiple illnesses. It could be any one of us on any future day. While I have a healthy respect/anxiety of death; I honestly have to believe it only gets better. Bruce > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty I am so saddened by this news, not for Donna but for me, for us. Donna was my aquarian sister and someone who always told me the truth. I could count on her to tell me when I was being arrogant or less than kind and I could count on her to go to the mat for me when I needed her. She was my prayer buddy, the first person i called when I needed special guidance. I know how much sorrow she carried in her heart for so many of those kids and sisters she knew in Vietnam. Somehow, though, she still found the strength to laugh. She would tease my about my "seriousness" and tell me she was going to sic Cojo on me which would always make me laugh. I planted a tree for her friend, a nam nurse who committed suicide a few years ago and planted one for Donna on the same day. Donna's tree is growing a slight twist-we thought that was fitting <g> The world was enriched by having Donna Holt as part of it- I want to make sure we mark her passing as a group and wonder if we should make a group contribution to the Vietnam women's memorial. I think she would like that as it would also include tribute to her buddies. So Donna, go with God and your best bro, Jesus. Keep the path well lighted as I will see you there soon enough. I love you well and always. Life is just too short-I love you all Melinda We love you too, Melinda and worry so much when you're not around. I hope you will consider being here more often. February is a tough month for many of us and I think we need the group spirit to help us through. You are a large part of that for me. I need your special type of energy and ability to see things from a different angle. With much affection, Kelly C. Contact information for the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation for those who are interested http://tinyurl.com/6lart Jo Firey >I am so saddened by this news, not for Donna but for me, for us. Donna > was my aquarian sister and someone who always told me the truth. I [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Melinda Thanks Jo. Duckie > Contact information for the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation for those > who are interested > > http://tinyurl.com/6lart > > Jo Firey > Contact information for the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation for those > who are interested > > http://tinyurl.com/6lart > > Jo Firey thanks, jo, for posting that. i was going to post the same url, but have been trying to find my balance with losing her as a dear friend. kate >>I am so saddened by this news, not for Donna but for me, for us. Donna >> was my aquarian sister and someone who always told me the truth. I [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >> >> Melinda >>Contact information for the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation for those who are interested Hi all... I just received another email from Annie. She'd been reading posts to her Mom for the past few weeks and feels as if we're her friends too : ) She saw our idea for the Nurse's Memorial. She was so touched and grateful. However, she wasn't quite sure how to say it, but, wanted us to know anyway, because we're all friends. Donna was very, very involved in making sure that children and homeless people were fed. She worked in her local soup kitchen and gave much of herself...So like the Donna we all know and love. This cause was so important to her. Annie was wondering if those of us who wish to do something wouldn't mind giving in a way like this that would help others more immediately. I told her that this is all about Donna and I was pretty sure you'd be glad to hear how Donna would truly like to be remembered. So, what do you think? Any ideas? I don't know about this kind of stuff, sadly. Are there any big organizations where we can do some good feeding others in Donna's name? I'll run some searches later on and let you know if I come up with anything. I've written Annie back...letting her know how loved her Mom is and thanked her for letting us know about Donna's favorite cause. I've asked if I could share some of her email with ASA. I'd like to. But, I'll wait until I hear from her. God bless all of you. thanks, patty. here are two nearest donnah's home. kate Valley Rescue Mission 2903 Second Avenue Columbus, GA 31902-1232 Phone: (706)322-8267 House of Mercy 1532 Third Avenue Columbus, GA 31901 Phone: 706-322-6463 > >>Contact information for the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation for > those who are interested [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > asked if I could share some of her email with ASA. I'd like to. But, > I'll wait until I hear from her. God bless all of you. Just dropped in and read about Donnah. Was so sad to hear about her death. I like the idea of the Nurse's memorial but since I am in Canada it is a bit easier to donate locally. I will make a donation to the local "Open Door" kitchen that I support in Donnah's name when I go tomorrow to deliver some quilts. Thank Annie for the idea please. This particular group is particularly supportive of the mentally ill and people who slip through the cracks of the other agencies. Kelly > >>Contact information for the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation for > those who are interested [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > asked if I could share some of her email with ASA. I'd like to. But, > I'll wait until I hear from her. God bless all of you. > Donna was very, very > involved in making sure that children and homeless people were fed. She [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Donna's name? I'll run some searches later on and let you know if I > come up with anything. while it would be nice to have an organized effort, I think it would honor Donna's memory to give wherever we can tohelp others. I think I'll give an additional donation to the food pantry that one of our churches here runs in Donna's memory and send a card to her family to that effect. And I'll make an effort to get down there and help out more often, also in her memory. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare Nann wrote: I think it would honor Donna's memory to give wherever we can tohelp others. I agree, Nann. I hadn't thought it through when I posted last night about a more organized effort. I think our money, help and time could be better spent locally. The help would be more immediate and would likely go further...rather than getting into some fund that ends up paying for postage on fund-raising mailers. It would also bring Donna's spirit of good will and giving to many corners of the world. I think donating time is wonderful, too! Very good for the soul...helping others and keeping Donna's goodness alive. I'm going to check out the big soup kitchen in Trenton. I think I'm going to get my kids involved, too. We are so fortunate and, it's time we give back a little bit more. -- Hugs, Patty Hoping your hills are never too steep. It would also bring Donna's >spirit of good will and giving to many corners of the world. I think >donating time is wonderful, too! Very good for the soul...helping >others and keeping Donna's goodness alive. I was thinking of the same thing. What a tribute if people from diverse communities can benefit in the name of someone who has come to mean so much to so many on this group. I think that Donnah would be proud. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. Second Harvest is a very active organization in lots of places that gather food to sell at very low cost, or give away. Gwen > > Donna was very, very > > involved in making sure that children and homeless people were fed. She [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Donna's memory and send a card to her family to that effect. And I'll make > an effort to get down there and help out more often, also in her memory. When my DH died, a lot of people made donations to our local detox and treatment facility in his name. He had served on the board there for well over 10 years. They sent me a copy of everyone's contribution. What I'm getting at is don't we need Donnah's full name and mailing address so they can send her family the same information? I'm probably making this harder than it needs to be. Susanne > Second Harvest is a very active organization in lots of places that gather > food to sell at very low cost, or give away. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > make >> an effort to get down there and help out more often, also in her memory. How very sad to lose one of our own. My heart goes out to her family and friends. Janet R > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty what a sad and terrible shock to see this message. we've lost so many asa'ers, and donnah was special to many of us. i like melinda's idea of a contribution. count me in. diane And me as well. Is there a link to that memorial for donations? Anyone know? Duckie > what a sad and terrible shock to see this message. we've lost so many > asa'ers, and donnah was special to many of us. i like melinda's idea of > a contribution. count me in. > > diane Signature_('> (_<_) _ _('< -quack (_<_) _ __('< *QUACK!* <_{__) _('< "|,,|_" (_<_) _('< "AFLAC!" (_<_) It certainly is sad news. She was a wonderful person who gave support to others whenever it was needed. Now it's our turn to pray that she is at last in a peaceful, happy place. Ann Thanks for letting us know Patty. That is such sad, sad, news. Donna H was an inspiration to me. In spite of her many health problems she was always willing to go to bat for someone or speak up on an issue. Many times she would approach her problems with wit and humor. This is just too sad. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. I went to google to see what we had heard of Donna H recently and as expected most of her messages were warm and supportive to others. I've copied one of her last threads here. Jo donnah Dec 9 2004, 5:56 am show options Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis From: "donnah" <infer...@bellsouth.netnospam> - Find messages by this author Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 08:56:55 -0500 Local: Thurs, Dec 9 2004 5:56 am Subject: Thank You My thanks to all of you who have sent such lovely Christmas cards to me. I deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness--especially since I did not sign up this year. My very best wishes for all of us that 2005 is a very good year... donnah SignatureEnjoy Life...This Is Not A Dress Rehearsal unknown ========= Harvey R. Stone Dec 9 2004, 6:04 am show options Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis From: "Harvey R. Stone" <hrstone@swbell..net> - Find messages by this author Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2004 14:04:52 GMT Local: Thurs, Dec 9 2004 6:04 am Subject: Re: Thank You You said that so well that I want to add a me too to it. Harv ========= donnah Dec 10 2004, 5:57 am show options Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis From: "donnah" <infer...@bellsouth.netnospam> - Find messages by this author Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:57:23 -0500 Local: Fri, Dec 10 2004 5:57 am Subject: Re: Thank You (((Harv))) it came from my heart...so many of us are struggling with so much right now, aren't we? donnah ========= Kelly Cobb Dec 9 2004, 6:58 am show options Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis From: "Kelly Cobb" <kellc...@hotmail.com> - Find messages by this author Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 06:58:18 -0800 Local: Thurs, Dec 9 2004 6:58 am Subject: Re: Thank You ((((Donnah)))) Giant hugs because you are loved and I wish for only the best for you. Come around when you can and let us know how you're doing. Kelly C.;o) ======== donnah Dec 10 2004, 5:58 am show options Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis From: "donnah" <infer...@bellsouth.netnospam> - Find messages by this author Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:58:27 -0500 Local: Fri, Dec 10 2004 5:58 am Subject: Re: Thank You (((Kelly))) those giant hugs felt good--thanks! donnah ======= d'huit Dec 9 2004, 3:32 pm show options Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis From: "d'huit" <threeceda...@comcast.2net> - Find messages by this author Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 15:32:44 -0800 Local: Thurs, Dec 9 2004 3:32 pm Subject: Re: Thank You (((((((((((((((donnah)))))))))))))))) we appreciate you, too, sweetie. i hope your holiday season and the new year is filled with sweet and loving moments. we miss you around here, but know that things are busy for you. take good care of you, ok? kate ======= donnah Dec 10 2004, 5:59 am show options Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis From: "donnah" <infer...@bellsouth.netnospam> - Find messages by this author Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:59:09 -0500 Local: Fri, Dec 10 2004 5:59 am Subject: Re: Thank You and take good care of you, Kate! <s> donnah ========= johnie Dec 10 2004, 5:51 am show options Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis From: johnie <j...@heavensgate.net> - Find messages by this author Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 06:51:02 -0700 Local: Fri, Dec 10 2004 5:51 am Subject: Re: Thank You donnah, it is so nice to see your name on the board. would love to see it more often. Hope the season is giving more than it takes this year. johnie ========= donnah Dec 10 2004, 7:33 am show options Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis From: "donnah" <infer...@bellsouth.netnospam> - Find messages by this author Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:33:06 -0500 Local: Fri, Dec 10 2004 7:33 am Subject: Re: Thank You thanks, johnie... these past few months have been a season unto itself, but it's all part of maturing and gaining wisdom--and we are all too familiar with that process, aren't we? donnah ======= donnah, i'm with johnie - it's good to see your name! and i'm with you - we all are truly all too familiar with this process called life. -- Nann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty >>Hello Friends... >> I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >>care of her, and of us. She did not suffer as they had no hesitation >>about using pain medications to ease her way." Damn. Donna was one of the first people here to set me on the right path after I was diagnosed with RA a few years ago. She will be missed. Brad >Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. thanks for passing this along Patty. I always appreciated Donna for her honesty, zany humor, adventurous spirit. I had no idea she was this sick. I hope Larry the bar tender is mixing her a few heavenly drinks and sharing some laughs. Goodbye Donna we will miss you. -- MZ Visit my website: http://www.mzuschlag.com Patty, thank you for bringing us this news, as awful as it is. Donnah, I know you are in a better place, and free of pain. I will miss your sense of humor, your sense of fairness and your natural empathy. If I can ever be a tenth the person you were, I will consider my life well lived. Janet N. > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty Oooh my, thank you for the news and I join you in your saddness. She and I traded emails everynow and then for years. I can say with all assurance she is in a better place and pain free. Harv OMG, thank you Patty for letting us know. I never did get to meet her on her trips to the northeast. But I knew her well through the group. Going to really miss her. Duckie > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty Signature_('> (_<_) _ _('< -quack (_<_) _ __('< *QUACK!* <_{__) _('< "|,,|_" (_<_) _('< "AFLAC!" (_<_) oh my God. I had no idea, I too htought she was just so occupied with everything else that had been going on in her life and I was giving her space. She'd been fighting so much the past few years. Oh my. I'd missed her so much on the group, but had assumed she'd be back when everything else calmed down. oh my. She was such a treasure. I will miss her so much. There shouldn't be any problem with sending her family a card at her address, should there? I want to let them know how much she meant to me. I know when my dad died it really help to know others had seen how special he was. I'm just so stunned. Good-bye, dear Donnah. I'm so glad I had a chance to know you and I am going to miss you so much. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare This is really sad news. Like others, I didn't know she was this sick. What a shock. She was always a very sweet and caring person. This really makes you think of the friendships we develope here and such a loose is hard for all of us. Godbless her family. My prayers and thoughts are with them. Donna will be missed by many of us that knew her so well. ~Kenny >Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty Annie then emailed > to tell me that Donna died this week (didn't say which day). Thank you Jo for letting me know. I shall miss her terribly. Patty, OMGosh I just saw this. My heart goes out to her family. Sooo sad. I'm not very good at getting it put down, what I'm trying to say. I will keep their' family in my prayers as well. I'm glad that she wasnt havin to suffer, as that would have made it a whole lot harder on her, as well as her family having to see her suffer. Becky {used to be known as north} > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty Thank you Patty for letting us know. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Susanne "PattyDFX1" <PattyDFX@gmail.com> Donnah...Sad, sad news. <1108336866.389661.285290@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> >Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a >card, which her daughter, Annie, read this morning. Annie then emailed >to tell me that Donna died this week (didn't say which day). ....Rest easy 'cuz... -- Lyn (Lyn@nospam.monarch.net) remove "nospam"to reply http://www.monarch.net/users/Lynsplace/ I am so sorry to read this. I will miss her too. I will keep her and her family in my prayers. Carole > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty The world just became a little dimmer. Goodbye, DonnaH, you will be missed. DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty My Mojo doesn't mean much without Donna's Cojo... Many prayers are going out to her family, hoping they'll ease some of the pain. Kimmy >My Mojo doesn't mean much without Donna's Cojo... > >Many prayers are going out to her family, hoping they'll ease some of >the pain. > >Kimmy Sad news indeed, prayers to her family at this difficult time. -- Andy Oh My...She will be missed...Praying for her family and all her friends.. Please let her family know how much she meant to all of us.. Hugs Cindy > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty Patty, I was so in shock last night that I neglected to thank you for letting us know. It's always hard to be the bearer of bad news and I think you did it well. Thank You. I will so miss donnah (and to the person who asked in another thread, that is how she signed her name here - donnah - she was a bright, witty, loving light in the world.) I tried to meet her in person last fall, but our schedules didn't mesh quite right. At the time we thought there'd be other opportunities at other times when I drove down to Florida. My heart is sad. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare > Patty, I was so in shock last night that I neglected to thank you for > letting [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > opportunities at other times when I drove down to Florida. My heart is > sad. May Donnah rest well. And may someone now be taking care of *her*, for a change. She had a lot on her plate, with her own illnesses and helping take care of ill parents. Hope she is really at peace. Adelle Nann wrote: shock last night that I neglected to thank you for letting us know. It's always hard to be the bearer of bad news and I think you did it well. Thank You. Thank *you*, Nann. It's so hard. I can't believe she's gone. Heaven's gained a beautiful, loving Angel. Hugs, Patty We will miss you donnah, Sending Good Thoughts for those left behind, {{{{Friends & Family of Donna Holt}}}} GramPaHugs, Alex, > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty -- **************************************************** * Love radiating from 45.10n x 93.30w M/SP Mn * <a href="http://home.mn.rr.com/apbiii">AOL Click</a> * <a href="http://grampahugs.ath.cx/">AOL Click</a> **************************************************** That is such a shock! She was such a mainstay of this group--like the heart of it. I'm so sorry to hear about that. I'm worried about the other Donna, as well. I checked a WebTV ng she posts in and nothing there from her or about her. Nell Thank you, Patty for letting us know. I am so sad right now. When I first came to ASA, Donna was one of those who made me feel comfortable. I've been one of those people who would hang around posting and then lurk for periods of time, skimming posts. At times, I couldn't remember who was who, but Donna was one I always recognized. She was special. Donna, I miss you already. You made a difference to a lot of people. Hugs, Carol > Thank you, Patty for letting us know. I am so sad right now. When I > first came to ASA, Donna was one of those who made me feel [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Donna, I miss you already. You made a difference to a lot of people. Oh, man, I'd forgotten that. Donna sent me email in response to one of my very first posts to ASA. This is so sad... SignatureAF I replied in the other thread, but wanted to reply here also. I am in shock and I already miss Donna. She was so good and encoraging to me. We had talked on the phone once and had planned on meeting. We live about three hours apart. She was so supportive of me knowing I had a lot of responsibility taking care of Niki and Dad and always asked about how I was doing. (Donna G. is another one who always asks) This meant so much to me. I can't believe she was taking care of her parents while she was ill. Oh, yes, I guess I can. She was that way. Donna you will be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! debbie m. http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/angels1/ > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty Debbie M wrote: so supportive of me...can't believe she was taking care of her parents while she was ill. Oh, yes, I guess I can. She was that way. And, that's what Donna was all about. She's gotten me through some of the worst, most difficult times of my life. Held my hand, stayed with me every step of the way; with encouragement and inspiration; warmth, humor and love. She's one of the bravest, most selfless people I've ever known. In the end, she left this world 'protecting' me, once again. Donna had cancer. I didn't know until she was gone. I'm sure she didn't share this burden because she didn't want to add anything more to my 'plate.' In the struggle for her life, she continued putting others first. What an awesome, amazing woman! I am so grateful I had the chance to know her...so proud to have called her friend. I'll hold her in my heart for as long as I live. I love you, Donna. God speed! i am sitting here trying to wrap my brain around this - knew she was ill but not how close it was all too often it was cojo who wrote to me and bucked my spirits up when she knew it was needed other times it was just her wicked sense of humor that she shared with all of us. does anyone have a contact address - either snail or email to write the family? would that be ok? paul > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty Sigh, such sad news. Skip > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty What sad news to come home to! Donnah was not hesitant to invite me to hide out from the hurricanes at her house ths past summer when we were hit so hard here. We laughed when the one storm would have stranded me even at her house it went up so far north. She will certainly be missed. Please let me know if there is any group plan to write or acknowledge her passing with the family. With saddness, DianeW This is so sad, Donnah was such a brave and loving person, she will be missed. > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty I just do not have words to express my sadness.. I am truly sorry that we have lost her. RhondaM > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty I'm just catching up with the group, thanks to good old AOL, and just read the post about Donnah. I'm in a state of shock. My prayers are en route to her family. Anne She was an angel to me....can't find anymore words.... Gloria > She was an angel to me....can't find anymore words.... > > Gloria and now she is one in a better place. Gloria,,,, you have been missed. Harv My condolences to Donnah's family as well. She'll be much missed. Hugs from Rosie Signature"If you wanna get it done, you gotta fight for yourself" -- Meat Loaf, Bat Outta Hell II > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent > Donnah a card, which her daughter, Annie, read this morning. > Annie then emailed to tell me that Donna died this week (didn't > say which day). From her email: " Her heart just gave out. I am sitting here with tears flowing down my face. In shock. I finally had a few minutes to sit down and post a quick note to say hi to everyone and let you all know we are doing okay. Although I have been AWOL for some time now, I continue to pray for my ASA family. Donna will be missed, but she leaves a legacy of love. My thoughts and prayers to her family and all of you here who were very close with her. Mag >> Hello Friends... >> I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > close with her. > Mag Well said Mag..... It was a big heart that had the room for a little bit of each of us in it. Harv It is sweet to know how many really GOOD friends Donnah had made for herself on the NG. I know my phone conversations with her were special and so were the emails I received. She even sent me flowers one time when things were just a little rough. It just breaks my heart to know she is gone and I'll never see her posts again, and get to laugh at her humor. The tears come every time I really stop to think about her. Gwen > >> Hello Friends... > >> I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > each of us in it. > Harv On or about 2/13/2005 6:21 PM, PattyDFX1 posted the following: > Hello Friends... > I don't even know how to say this. It's so hard. I'd sent Donnah a [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > care of her, and of us. She did not suffer as they had no hesitation > about using pain medications to ease her way." [snip] > Going to say a prayer for Donna and her family, right now. > Love, Patty I will miss our friend 'Donnah'. Most of all I'll miss the e-cards that always seemed to arrive at just the right time. I'm glad that I saved some of them. I wish ASA was more like baseball and there 'was no crying...' JDShine |
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