Dear Friends at Teaminspire,
Our dear friend of this site PMIG317 - Pattie - has been challenged with stage 4 for 10 years and 11 yrs before that. Her family has cared for her and worried about her all these years.
In one minute, things turned on a dime and her husband of 34 years was hit head on waiting at a traffic light bringing home chinese food for the family. Life is fragile; everyday is a gift.
Bill passed away yesterday. We are devastated. Bill was a wonderful, cheerful, giver and we will miss him terribly. I am sorry you didn't know him -- you would have loved him.
My heart and prayers go to Pattie and the children -- Danielle, Lauren and Zach. Bill -- or as we know him -- Minnie -- is in the safe in the arms of the Lord.
Love, Rebecca
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Worried about Pattie & Bill is killed in car accident
- By beccab35
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 11:38 am · 16 replies
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- By Lukesgrandma
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 1:55 pm
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Rebecca, I didn't know Patti or Bill, but I'm so sorry to here of this tragedy. Please tell her she has my sympathy.
Susan
- By g8orfan
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 7:27 pm
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Rebecca, You and Bills family have my sympathy. You said it well, life is fragile, and today is a gift, that's why we call it the "present". Donna
- By ReneP
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 10:49 pm
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Thank you for letting us bear witness to this tragedy.
- By linskate
- Posted October 29, 2009 at 7:54 am
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Heartfelt love and prayers to Pattie and family....so unfair!
- By blanche149
- Posted October 29, 2009 at 11:44 am
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Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please let Pattie and her children know how much we in the Inspire family are praying and thinking of her in her continuing struggles.
Blanche
- By Beachbabe
- Posted October 29, 2009 at 11:45 am
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It's times like this that I have to believe there is a higher being that will somehow guide this family through their sorrow. It makes absolutely no sense to us, and isn't Patti's cross heavy enough? I am terribly, terribly sorry to hear of this tragedy and will keep Patti, her children, and all of you in my prayers. We're all in this thing called life together, let's hold hands until we get to the other side.
XX00
- By jaf
- Posted October 29, 2009 at 7:31 pm
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Give Patti my thoughts and prayers to her and her family. Life is so precious we should never forget that.
- By beccab35
- Posted October 29, 2009 at 8:13 pm
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Dear friends,
I shared your responses with Pattie. She sends her thanks and love for your condolences.
Love, Rebecca
- By curlee
- Posted October 30, 2009 at 12:36 pm
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many condolences to pattie. life is hard enough for her . i lost my son when going through my own cancer and sometimes one feels that one is in a black tunnel, never to see the light again.
somehow there is the strength to survive.you will see the sun again, although you will never forget your loving husband.
love and blessings through this tough time.
- By frannyv
- Posted October 30, 2009 at 7:59 pm
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So sorry to hear of this. I will keep Patti and her family in my prayers. Sometimes, life is just hard and unfair. Blessings.
- By Kmungles
- Posted October 31, 2009 at 12:56 am
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I'm very new to this website, but I just wanted to send my condolences to Patti and her family. As someone already stated, life is so very fragile. As we are so entrenched in fighting our cancer wars, something so unfathomable will happen, and we are reminded that all of us need to live in the Now. Dearest Patti, I wish you love and light and the strength of God's love to get you through this terrible time.
Karen
- By StickiVicki
- Posted October 31, 2009 at 5:29 am
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Words fail me - how dreadful if the crash was the only cross, but I just hope Patti can find the strength to find her was through this with Danielle, Lauren and Zach at her side to help.
And we think we have problems!!!
((((((Patti, Danielle, Lauren and Zach)))))) Love and prayers to add a tiny drop of comfort to you all, Vicki xx
- By PMig317
- Posted October 31, 2009 at 8:11 am
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Hi everyone, I know I haven't posted here very often, but there have been times when certain issues seem to have spoken to me and I did write. Today I have a very heavy heart and I am so very sad. For so many years (I've been Stage for 10 years I thought my family would bury me first. My husband was such a vibrant, strong, caring man. He wasn't real good showing emotion, but the way he took care of his family was a example to anyone. Even in death I am finding out that he is still taking care of us. He died such a violent and unnecessary death. He went out to get take out chinese food for dinner for us and never returned. I keep asking how did that happen. What if he had been the next car in line instead of the first. What if they had dropped his egg roll, he might not have been at that stop light at that particular moment. I know I'll drive myself crazy with the what ifs, so I have to stop. My life will never be the same. I will not grow old with my long time friend and lover and husband and we will never enjoy our grandchildren together. I am sad and I feel very cheated. However, I know I have to go on. I have three wonderful, beautiful children who are beside me and I want to be here for them for as long as I can be. Please hug your loved ones a little closer and tell them all you love them more often because as we all know life can change in an instant and we never know when that moment will be. I thank you all for your comments and your caring and love. If you want an idea of what kind of man Bill was go to the caringbridge.com website and type in billmignogna where it says to enter website. The outpouring of friends, family, his clients, people who knew him through business is unbelievable. A great man was taken from this world. I miss him so much.
Love, Pattie
- By JuliePa
- Posted October 31, 2009 at 11:27 am
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Becky & Pattie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss , how sad to have someone go so tragically.
I met Becky at Hahnemann 2 years ago when I was first diagnosed and I was just taking in everyone's story around me. Becky left a lasting impression for the strength she had fighting this disease.
I know you have good friends to help you through this.
love,
Julie
- By Frieda09
- Posted October 31, 2009 at 8:54 pm
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Rebecca,
We're reminded that each day is a gift. I'm so sorry to hear about Patty and the family's loss. My thoughts are with you. Please send my condolences.
- By CSF
- Posted November 4, 2009 at 4:28 pm
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Pattie -
I'm so sorry for your loss - I can't even imagine how hard it must be.
Life is unfair, and some of us really get the short end of the stick. Your grace here is a testament to your strong spirit... I will keep you in my thoughts.
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