Another sister leaves us

[crecco]

Many of you may remember Helmar, a long time member from Australia. I just recieved word that she passed away sometime last Fri or Sat.
  I am sorry I do not know to many details. Her son found a girls name from another forum in her e-mails and just let her know this morning.

  May she rest in eternal peace!
      Chris

[msjazz]

I am so distressed to hear about Helen. She was so sweet and sent me messages and information about chemos I was taking. I will miss her. My sincere condolences to her family.  Donna

[Hazel30]

I cannot express how heart broken I am to hear this.  Helen was a wonderful, strong, great person.  She and I became so close, I feel so hur,t and this just brings tears to my eyes.  She was there for me and gave me so much support.  She loves her kids greatly and never wanted to stress them because of the disease.  I just cant believe this.  I will miss her.  For all women on this forum that didn't know her, Helen truely was a hero.  My thoughts are with Helens family.  May she rest in peace.

Fiana

[elizza]

I am so sorry to hear about Helen!  She was always so kind in all of her posts and so helpful and encouraging when I would post about my mom.  May she rest in peace.

[JC145]

I echo all of the above sentiments.  I did now know Helen well .... but we all share a bond.  She's in heaven now helping all of us from above.  My sympathy to her family and to those of you who knew her well.  Judy

[Mary 53]

Look at the love Helmar received from these tributes. She gave of her time and wisdom and love and I am sure she knew how much she was appreciated on this forum.

I was worried last week when (I think it was Steve) someone posted looking for her. Chris, thank you for posting the information as soon as you got it.

Such a sad time for us as we feel the pain of her passing. Knowing that she is not suffering anymore is the only thing that makes this at all bearable.

Mary

[gah_70]

Helen was one of my many heroes on this site.  Whenever I thought I couldn't take one more treatment, I always thought of her, and how long she'd been taking non-stop treatments.  It had to be hard on her, but she never let that show.  You could see her smile through her posts.  I dare say she was the one who'd had about every single chemo available, and she always had words of advice for those of us about to start a particular one.  She was the one who calmed my fears when Topotecan caused a spike in my CA125, and suggested Gemzar as the next step to help "clean up" what it had done.  I am devistated this disease finally took her from her family and from us.  I think we are all that much more informed about what this monster does to us because of her wisdom.  May she rest in peace and know her legacy won't ever leave this site!

Gail