Julie and I became so close over the past two months. I adored her without ever meeting face to face. She died in her sleep during the night this past night. I will miss her wise and smart help. I will miss never having been able to hug her. I am just sad. I hate cancer.
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I am so sorry to hear this! It hits especially hard when you are close to someone. Sending love!
We met on here!
That is so sad. Sorry to hear this. It is wonderful that you were able to touch each other lives in a meaningful way though. As we do with so many here and only meet a few if any. It was good that she had a peaceful end. We all can only hope for that. Yep, I don't like Cancer either. Sure hope they find a cure soon. So many people affected in so many ways. All the best to you.
Cheers, June S.
Hi,
Thanks for letting us all know. I have chatted with Julie on here, but it's been a couple of months since I last heard from her (private message). I am so sad to hear that she has passed away. It brings home the reality of what we all live with. We desperately need a cure.
Take care,
Sophie
Jpl5036608• in reply to
That we do! Yes we had been emailing actually too and her daughter called me this morning from england to denver. I just want to cry.
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I'm glad you heard from Julie's daughter. That was so kind of her to call you. At least now you know. I have kept in touch with a few ladies on here, but some have stopped messaging me and have not responded to my messages. I don't want to think the worst, but when your messages go unanswered there is no way of knowing what is going on.
Sophie
Jpl5036608• in reply to
I actually messaged her daughter on fb messenger when I did not hear from Julie last week and then I checked with her every other day. So her daughter was able to call me on fb messenger audio today to tell me Julie had passed away. I hoped so much to meet her one day.
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That's a good way to keep in touch. I am glad you got to hear it from Julie's daughter. I'm sure Julie really found a lot of comfort from knowing you cared and were keeping in touch. It will be a comfort to her family too.
Sopie
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Jpl. Sending support your way.
Thank you!
I remember that post too, Sandra. It was only about a month ago when Julie was contemplating whether to give up work. Her post was actually quite comical in places! Her children are in their 20s. This is going to be devastating for them.
Sophie
Bettybuckets• in reply to
OMG! That was so recently ago and she was so funny and light hearted about her troubles! Thank you for reminding me about who she was and how she helped our group!
She was peaceful and not in pain. She passed away in her sleep. To me things just went so quickly. We last emailed january 16th and she debated quitting work. And then she was gone... but never ever forgotten
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There is a lot to be said for a peaceful, pain-free death. Things did go very quickly. I am still trying to get my head around it all. It's just such a shock.
Sophie
Jpl5036608• in reply to
So much.
Yes, of course. I forgot that she has a son studying in America. We have got strict travel restrictions in place at the moment, but I don't know if that still applies if you have been bereaved. I think you can travel in such circumstances.
Sophie
Jpl5036608• in reply to
Read above! He was there in the UK at cmas and back again in the uk to be with her the last few days.
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Yes, he was. I'm sorry. I forgot about that. I remember now. I remember Julie mentioned her son being back home with her over the Christmas break. My memory fails me sometimes.
Sophie
Jpl5036608• in reply to
I think you have much to remember no sweat!
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Yes, I do! I have a paper diary, calendar, and phone diary to keep me up to speed with everything as I have a lot to remember.
Sophie
Jpl5036608• in reply to
Me too!!!
Very saddened to read of Julie's passing. We exchanged a few messages not only on here but previously on the haven board. I admired her spirit in her final post and will miss her input on here.😢
Jpl5036608• in reply to
Such a smart woman. Such a huge heart. Cancer doesn’t care does it?
Her son was able to be home for several weeks over the xmas holiday and apparently was able to go back to the UK on Wednesday last week so julie’s children and hubby were with her when she died. Thank God for that.
Yes very sad and unexpected news . I loved to read Julie’s posts ...many would have me in stitches ...she had a great sense of humour ! And her lovely photographs ( a keen photographer , she posted some lovely pics ...her countryside ... a poppy field ...her gorgeous pup... ). And she had dusted off her bike last summer after encouragement on here , and enjoyed bike rides whilst ‘sneaking tea and cake ‘ during lockdown ! A lovely caring lady ! ...will miss her on here ... rest in peace ! And sending love to her family, who she loved very much .❤️x
This makes me cry. I felt like we had just become so close without being near physically and I will miss her so much. I really needed her in my life.
Yes she was such a lovely lady and I learned a lot from her and about her on here . She was so caring , despite having her own struggles with this disease . Thank you for passing on the very sad news ... we will remember her fondly ! Much love x
I am so sorry to hear this; yes you are so right, this is sad and I hate cancer too. Sending my thoughts and prayers for you and all who knew Julie2233.
I’m so sorry. This is a terrible loss for you but be thankful that she died peacefully and not in pain. Prayers for Julie🙏
I’m very saddened to hear the news that Julie has passed away. I feel for her family and friends and my heart goes out to them.
Cancer takes far too many lives - it’s so very cruel.
I truly hope they find a cure soon but I’m fearful covid may be delaying research etc.
Jo
I have those same fears. But i know that israel and a few places in the USA are working on a cancer vaccine. 🙏🙏🙏
Thankyou so much for telling us the very sad news of Julie's death. I loved reading her comments, usually full of help, information and often funny. Julie lived about 10 miles from me and we were to have met in a nearby town at a cancer support group but she was not able to in the end. I am so sorry this b..... cancer has taken her so young, it is difficult to get your head round it. My thoughts and love go to her family. Remember you had a very special mum but of course you know that already. Fay
You live just a bit from her? What beautiful country! She was not my mum but my friend. I will never forget her.
I am so sorry. I didn't know Julie but I do remember the post about her family and her humour. This is so sad but I am glad it was peaceful. Really, really sad for you and her family. Thinking of you x
I have been wondering about Sarah. She hasn't been on for a long time. Have you heard how she is doing?
Cheers, June S.
Sorry you lost your friend. Sending love to you.
Omg! I thought her to be so alive. I responded to her dilemma about her family and work keeping her sane. I thought well she has a lot of energy my first interactive post. My condolences to her family. Cancer is such a harsh reality. Really taken abackThought she had the fight but it seems this disease is very cruel.
Let’s pray for new options.
Her daughter said she fought the disease until she could no longer fight.
Sandra have you heard anything on how Nancy is doing?
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Sending you hugs and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Julie’s pass......condolences to her friends and family.
I am very sorry for this sad news. My thoughts and prayers to everyone who loved her.-Madlyn
So sorry to hear such news. Love to all her friends and family. Carolynx
Wow! That is a shock and reminds me of how fragile life is. I certainly appreciated her humor--that last post was so funny. I am so sorry you have lost a good friend. Please know she will be with you in spirit. Cindi
So sad to hear the news 😢💔. She brought so much to this group. Praying for all those deeply affected by this 🙏❤️🙏
Just reread a bunch of her last posts. Such a loss, I am heartbroken. I was going to get on here and whine about an upcoming scan but I've decided to honor her by being brave and getting back to work. 🙏
Dear Julie. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a brilliant, funny person who made me laugh aloud when reading her quips. May she Rest In Peace after having lived such a full life to the end.
💔💔💔
I’m am saddened to hear of Julie’s passing. A stark reminder of what we all try to forget. Hugs to you and her family.
I remember her posts as well, and that last one was so funny.I am so sorry for your loss.
I have found a wonderful friend in Josie (MindySooty) on this site too and we are in contact daily. We talk to each other more than we do our close family. She is my rock and I don’t know what I would do without her, so I can completely understand your heartbreak.
My thoughts go out to her family too
Clare xx
Jpl5036608• in reply to
This is an amazing site filled with compassionate folks like you!
This is so sad!!! I am sorry for her, for you and for everybody fighting this beast. But we have to keep the faith. Some day, hopefully not too far into the future we will find a cure.
I am so sorry. We don't have to meet face to face to love someone's soul. Again I am so sorry !!
the heart is saddened to hear of the passing of Julie. may her family be at ease. may you be at ease.
Thank you! I just realized julie and I can never meet . Makes me just sad.
i hear you. for me, not being able to physically see or be with someone, due to transition from being human, is one of the toughest experiences. may her memory forever live in the hearts of family and friends.
I shared your posts with Julie’s daughter. I know she loved hearing how much her mom was loved. She thanked me and told me it made her cry. Julie’s funeral is in a church built in the 1200’s so no zooming but so fitting. She loved where she lived and the area so so much.
May her memory be a blessing.
Jpl5036608• in reply to
You must be Jewish too. I say that as well
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I’m not Jewish but Irish/English ancestry American.
I’ve heard this expression at Jewish services. I think it is a lovely way to express sympathy, and to remind us that love lives on.
Julie’s last post was the funniest ever, the responses/banter between the ladies on here were equally as funny, which is why the news of her passing has shocked me. RIP Julie x
She knew she did not have much time but maintained her humour and her generous, caring persona until just a few days before she passed away.
Well said! I think we are all feeling exactly that
🙏🙏🙏 for her family
Thank you for letting us know. I too loved Julies sense of humour and her posts and am so sad at her passing. Sending love.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Cancer sucks! It just does. I'm glad that you and Julie because close and were able to support each other in the journey.
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