I lost a friend last night. She lost her battle with this dreaded disease after a valiant fight. She was too young and beautiful and it is very difficult for me to comprehend that she is gone.
We planned on getting together recently .... when I got my energy back, or when she wasn't going to radiation - it just didn't happen as we had hoped and I am so sad we were not able to sit down and have tea together.
Angela was ahead of me in her treatment - we had lunch a couple of times while she was going through her chemotherapy (on a good week of course) and she prepared me for what to expect when my time came. She didn't dwell on the rough spots - just very matter of fact about the treatment. She prepared me for the pic line in the arm for the chemo - and she prepared me for shaving my head when the hair started to fall out. She very proudly showed off her bald head and looked beautiful. We laughed, prayed and hugged and had such hope between us.
I learned that she had been admitted to the hospital on Monday of this week and I knew I had to see her. I hope I wasn't intruding when I visited her hospital room. I was able to hold her hand for a few seconds and told her I loved her, and she said 'I love you too'. I had no idea the end was so close.
My battle continues and I will remain positive and fight on on her behalf.
Angela was very much loved and will be remembered always. My sincere condolences go to her family and friends.
Jeaninne
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