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Janet
This diagnosis came just 2 months after successful treatment of stage
IV breast cancer with Chemo and Radiation. At first I thought I could
not get through it again, but I realize that I will continue to
fight, if not for me, then for my Angel Cheryl, Rick, Scott and Peter,
Jake, Max, Nick and Mariella and for Albert.
I love you all and am not ready to leave you yet.
Janet
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Janet
You are the love of my life. Every day we get to spend together is a
privilege for me. Though I feel helpless to help you in this fight
with IBC, I try to give you all the strength I have.
Please stay with
me as long as you can. I will be by you side every step of the way. I
pray that we will be able to beat this once again and look forward to
walking side by side to better times.
Love,
Albert
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November 2004
I am thankful for all the support from family and friends and prayers from people everywhere. It has been a year since my diagnosis. I am stable and able to spend time with my family out of state and travel with my husband.
No one, including me, thought that would be possible. I love waking up every day, I am glad for the decision to continue the fight, and pray I will be able to write a note next November.
Janet
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January 2007
Janet -
Although you are no longer with us, I wanted the world to know what an amazing woman you were, and are still in our hearts!
Janet's will and determination proved stronger than any of us could imagine against her war with breast cancer! She had bravely faced each battle with a smile on her face and faith in her heart. Armed with her angels, she conquered each bout of illness caused by these traumatic treatments. Her caring nature kept her more worried about others than herself and, as such, she always put on a brave face to reassure everyone that she was doing just fine. It was her calming spirit that allowed everyone to be at peace with this battle.
Over the past couple of years, the cancer had metastacized into her brain, lungs and other vital organs. We were faced with doctors struggling with what our next move would be. Janet had travelled to many places to talk to the experts in the field to determine the best path that would help her live a longer and fulfilling life! She was determined to fight and if anyone could do it, it would be her!
I am proud to say that I have been privileged to spend the last four and a half years with her. We have celebrated birthdays that we thought would never come. We have marvelled at the Christmas tree year after year always sad to put it away for fear that it would not be seen again. We have found fascination in the small miracles of life that happen day to day! In these past four and a half years, I have become a stronger woman... more caring and understanding... because of her presence in my life!
Janet, we will always keep you close to our hearts. Thank you for your impact in this world!
Until we meet again...
Liz
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Janet's IBC Memorial Site
Click on the following link to view Janet's IBC Memorial Site to view moving tributes to her.
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