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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Breast Cancer / November 2004speaking of, where is Jennifer?
Speaking of the Honeyman family, Jennifer - are you out there and how are you doing? Chris Yes, I have been thinking about her too!! Thinking of you Jennifer! Alex  SignatureALEXANDRA KOFFMAN > Speaking of the Honeyman family, Jennifer - are you out there and how > are you doing? > > Chris > Speaking of the Honeyman family, Jennifer - are you out there and how > are you doing? > > Chris I emailed Jennifer and got the following reply. Tim Jackson ----------- Hi Tim Things suck around here. More nausea, more pain. Then hyper-calcemia (at a level of 12).: because of that, a week and a day ago I was admitted to a hospital here in Austin for a continuous infusion of Zometa & fluids. Then I went to Houston for a CT scan of the experimental chem (just a few days after the Zometa). That scan was bad: 25% growth, so I was kicked out of the study. Then we talked about other 'options,' which is a fiction, really, since the only ones out there are the forty-year chemos that work 8% of the time. So in short, I was admitted to hospice yesterday. No one will give me a time frame, but I assume <6 months since that's the standard hospice thing. Please feel free to post this message to this group, and anyone from the group should free to email to me, too, but I don't guarantee a a reply. I'm still disoriented & sleepy, and my fingers aren't working right. Jennifer Lehman > I emailed Jennifer and got the following reply. > > Tim Jackson Oh, Tim, thank you - it's what I expected. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I hope that you'll tell her that our thoughts are with her ... Mary Thanks Tim, Chris > > Speaking of the Honeyman family, Jennifer - are you out there and how > > are you doing? [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Jennifer Lehman Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and family) since getting sick. Jennifer was a great friend. She was intelligent and considerate. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Her opinions were carefully reasoned. She was respectful to others, even those that she disagreed with. Jennifer has a Ph.D. in comparative literature. She was teaching writing at the University of Texas when she got sick. Jennifer volunteered for countless hours at her children?s school. She organized fundraisers. She planned to lead her daughter?s brownie troop. Jennifer?s sister (Catharine Honeyman) died last spring and her mother died soon after. About a week later, Jennifer found tumors in her liver. She was diagnosed with colon cancer that had already spread. Jennifer went to MD Anderson for treatment. She had the best available chemo. When it failed, she participated in a clinical trial. Unfortunately, her tumors continued to grow too quickly. When Jennifer ran into a problem, she would research the matter, figure out the best course of action, and find the solution. I desperately wanted to believe that her usual approach would work again. This time, she never had a chance. She lived for barely four months after her diagnosis. Jennifer leaves behind a loving husband and two young children (ages 4 and 6.) She and her husband had been together since high school. As she was dying, her husband reassured her that they would be ok. As he said, the kids are doing great. She gave them a wonderful start. Jennifer and Catharine also had a brother. Right after Jennifer was diagnosed with colon cancer, her brother had a colonoscopy. His polyps were removed and he should be fine. Jennifer?s children will also have early colonoscopies. Life is so unfair. Jennifer and her family deserved better. I miss her. Dear JenniferL's friend, Thank you for letting us know about Jennifer. This all seems too much for one family to bear - it isn't fair. Many of us will be grieving along with you and her family. Marilyn >Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her >death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > >I miss her. > Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her > death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > I miss her. Thank you, Betsy (if that's your name). I don't think I realised that Jennifer was so young. It's very kind of you to post, Catharine was a model for all of us who knew her through this group, Jennifer was also much in our minds even though we didn't know her as well. They are both missed, even by those of us who never met either of them. Mary > Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her > death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and > family) since getting sick. ... > Life is so unfair. Jennifer and her family deserved better. > > I miss her. Thank you for letting us know. Life does seem to have seriously had it in for her family of late. I am glad that Jennifer is now free from pain, nausea and all the other unpleasantness surrounding her disease. Tim Jackson Betsy..[?] I'm so very sorry that this has happened. Catharine was a very important and vital member of this group and is terribly missed by all of us here. Jennifer was only with us here a very short time. But we knew that she was very strong, and very special even though we never met her. I can't even imagine the sorrow that this family must be going through having lost 3 family members in less then a years time. Please extend to her family my profound sadness at Jennifer's passing. Please also except my sympathy for the loss of your friend. This is truly a terrible loss to all that knew her or had contact with her. My heart is just breaking for her little ones that they are without her now at such a young age. I along with others didn't realize how young she was. Catharine spoke of her "nephews" in alot of her postings. And the loss of 3 relatives in such a short period of time must be just heart wrenching. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and others who knew her. She will also be missed. Both will remain in our hearts. Take care there. May God bless you all and hold you all safe in the palm of His hand. annie Ultimately.....we know deeply that the other side of every fear is a freedom. "Courage"...is *fear* that has said it's prayers. > Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her > death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > I miss her. i'm so sorry to hear of more sad news for this family. it's a little hard to comprehend... my thoughts go out to you at this time. you are a good friend to post the news here. i hope the family gets a break now. i'm frankly speechless. my deepest sympathies- -christina Betsy, it is so hard to imagine...so unbelievable. Please give her husband and family my condolences, prayers, and {{{hugs}}}. May she rest in peace... Dear Betsy, Catharine and Jennifer were remarkable people and our group has been blessed to have know them. Tragically short lives....profoundly impacting a great many people. My condolences to Jennifer's family and to you. Thank you for letting us know. Barb Dear Betsy I was so saddened to hear about Jennifer. She and Catherine were so brave and so very special. i have been so worried about her. Please tell her husband and children , my love and prayers go out to them. Love Cathi So sorry, It is sad that a family has lost two vibrant members. Thanks for posting, Alex > Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her > death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > I miss her. > Jennifer Lehman died yesterday... A truly sad day. Travel well, Jennifer - and thank you for your courage, your wit and your gentle spirit. We only knew you for a short time, but you definitely left your mark here. Hug Catharine for all of us. > Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her > death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and > family) since getting sick. I've just found this, Betsy...thank you so much for this posting...I only knew Jennifer and Catharine through their postings here but having known them, even in this fashion, has changed my life immeasurably--they were both such incredible role models. It makes me so sad to know that they are both no longer with us. Please let Jennifer's family know how saddened we all are by this news. Catherine C. Courage, courage to you BIG KISSES Christine > Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her > death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > I miss her. Goodbye, Jennifer. I'm so sorry there was nothing to medically help you. Susan, Su_Texas Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and family) since getting sick. Jennifer was a great friend. She was intelligent and considerate. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Her opinions were carefully reasoned. She was respectful to others, even those that she disagreed with. Jennifer has a Ph.D. in comparative literature. She was teaching writing at the University of Texas when she got sick. Jennifer volunteered for countless hours at her children?s school. She organized fundraisers. She planned to lead her daughter?s brownie troop. Jennifer?s sister (Catharine Honeyman) died last spring and her mother died soon after. About a week later, Jennifer found tumors in her liver. She was diagnosed with colon cancer that had already spread. Jennifer went to MD Anderson for treatment. She had the best available chemo. When it failed, she participated in a clinical trial. Unfortunately, her tumors continued to grow too quickly. When Jennifer ran into a problem, she would research the matter, figure out the best course of action, and find the solution. I desperately wanted to believe that her usual approach would work again. This time, she never had a chance. She lived for barely four months after her diagnosis. Jennifer leaves behind a loving husband and two young children (ages 4 and 6.) She and her husband had been together since high school. As she was dying, her husband reassured her that they would be ok. As he said, the kids are doing great. She gave them a wonderful start. Jennifer and Catharine also had a brother. Right after Jennifer was diagnosed with colon cancer, her brother had a colonoscopy. His polyps were removed and he should be fine. Jennifer?s children will also have early colonoscopies. Life is so unfair. Jennifer and her family deserved better. I miss her. Betsy, Thanks for letting us know. We met Jennifer when she was in such pain and crisis. It is a small relief to know that she is at peace. It was helpful to learn a little bit more about the rest of her life. I hope that you pass on our best wishes to her husband and kids. What a hard time for them and for you. Life is unfair. Chris In article <83f3b6c0f533ea972cd2be95a1bb863e@localhost.talkaboutsupport.com>, > Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her > death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > I miss her. > Betsy, > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > that you pass on our best wishes to her husband and kids. What a hard > time for them and for you. Life is unfair. ---------- Absolutely. Someone ought to be doing a research study of this horribly unfortunate family. Eva This is truly very sad news. I cant even begin to imagine what Jennifer's family must be going through at this time. All my thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time. God bless. Jayu > Jennifer Lehman died yesterday. She was at home with her family and her > death was peaceful. She had a steady stream of visitors (friends and [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > I miss her. I've been a lurker for a long while and have followed her story since Catherine's passing. I have prayed for Jennifer. This just makes me so very sad. Although I didn't know her at all and she had never even heard my name, I know the world has lost a very special person. Tonight I will be lifting her husband and children up in prayer. My only thought and I know not everyone shares the religious faith that I have, but my only thought was that how happy Catherine must have been to see Jennifer when she passed. They both have been an inspiration to me, someone they never knew. Rhonda From Jennifer's phd thesis (acknowledgement section)... Others have contributed at the non-academic end of the project: my mother-in-law, Carol, with her trips to the Library of Congress and numerous babysittings, was an invaluable help. And my dear husband Ty became Mr. Mom for months of weekends while I descended into dissertation inferno, trying to ignore the domestic chaos swirling outside. I could not have finished without his gift of time. But above all, it is my beloved sister, Catharine, who supplied this study's sine qua non: her determined battle against breast cancer, along with her challenge that I grapple with my dissertation for the duration of her second encounter with chemotherapy, after her cancer has metastasized, provided perspective for my project and inspired me to bring it to completion. > From Jennifer's phd thesis (acknowledgement section)... > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > it > to completion. Thank you for that, I'm moved as I'm sure others will be. We wouldn't have known about it if you hadn't posted. Mary >> From Jennifer's phd thesis (acknowledgement section)... >> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Mary From Catharine's description, her youth was more than chaotic. That two such marvelous spirits emerged from that chaos is remarkable in itself, and makes me believe that there just might be hope for humankind after all. Flatus From the Sunday, November 14, 2004 Austin American Statesman newspaper... Jennifer S. Lehman Family-Placed Obituary Jennifer S. Lehman Jennifer S. Lehman, age 36, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2004, after an admirable and courageous battle with cancer. Jennie accomplished much in her short life. She obtained her undergraduate and Masters degrees from Texas Tech University in Psychology and French, respectively. She continued her quest for knowledge at the University of Texas at Austin where she earned her Doctorate in Comparative Literature. She then went to work at U.T., teaching and advising students. Even more importantly, during these same years, she married the love of her life and they were blessed with two beautiful children. Jennie was a quiet force of nature. She tackled life with grace: a soft voice and a resolve of steel. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Ty; children, Hannah and Teddy; father, Peter Shootman and wife, Sally; brother, Alex Shootman and wife, Brettne; two nephews, Will and Sam; sister-in-law, Tina Burkhart and husband, Dan; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Terry and Carol Lehman. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 15, 2004, in the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Memorial Contributions may be made to Wonders & Worries, Inc., 923 Westbank Dr., Ste. C, Austin, TX 78746. This organization is dedicated to children with a serious illness or with a family who has a serious illness. Jennie laughed easily, loved fully, and she will be sorely missed. |
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