A journey that no one wants to experience but I hope it keeps family & friends up to date on my battle with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Sometimes it's humorous, sometimes it's serious, but most of all, I hope it shows how much God is with me through this journey.
I cannot let any more time pass that I don't post my heartbreak on this site that will no doubt live on forever. I heard fairly soon after Patti's passing and my heart broke and tears flowed...no truer words than those I read on her memorial - she fought the good fight....she kept the faith. Wow! Did she ever. She was an inspiration to thousands who followed her journey - and a light of hope for those who suffered from this horrible disease. I lost my twin sister in 2016 to CC and, of course, my life changed forever. As those who loved Patti will, as well. Time can close the wounds but the scars are there forever. Patti and Kathy and their husbands met at MD Anderson. They both even had the same wonderful and encouraging doctor - who gave hope. Dr. Javle - an angel. Patti so wanted to live. She simply adored her family and wanted to be with them until a ripe old age. At times I thought she could beat this hideous disease- and in one way she did as she is free of it now and we know she is with God and with peace that passes all understanding. I visualize her with my twin. but I am so sad for her family who are left behind ...Pat and her daughters and granddaughters - and of course, her mom. Patti was such a force and has left no doubt a hole in their life's that will never be filled. Hold on - as she is not far. She did not die - she just passed over. I too work to find comfort in knowing Kathy, my twin, will come for me one day. I know Patti's faith kept her going and I pray for all her loved ones that it will sustain them as well. Love and deepest sympathy to all of you. Jeannie
I cannot let any more time pass that I don't post my heartbreak on this site that will no doubt live on forever. I heard fairly soon after Patti's passing and my heart broke and tears flowed...no truer words than those I read on her memorial - she fought the good fight....she kept the faith. Wow! Did she ever. She was an inspiration to thousands who followed her journey - and a light of hope for those who suffered from this horrible disease. I lost my twin sister in 2016 to CC and, of course, my life changed forever. As those who loved Patti will, as well. Time can close the wounds but the scars are there forever. Patti and Kathy and their husbands met at MD Anderson. They both even had the same wonderful and encouraging doctor - who gave hope. Dr. Javle - an angel. Patti so wanted to live. She simply adored her family and wanted to be with them until a ripe old age. At times I thought she could beat this hideous disease- and in one way she did as she is free of it now and we know she is with God and with peace that passes all understanding. I visualize her with my twin. but I am so sad for her family who are left behind ...Pat and her daughters and granddaughters - and of course, her mom. Patti was such a force and has left no doubt a hole in their life's that will never be filled. Hold on - as she is not far. She did not die - she just passed over. I too work to find comfort in knowing Kathy, my twin, will come for me one day. I know Patti's faith kept her going and I pray for all her loved ones that it will sustain them as well. Love and deepest sympathy to all of you. Jeannie
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