MsC1210 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 This is a message from Patti's son.. Hi everybody, this is Nick. Patti fought for 4 and a half years, roughly 1,680 days exactly. Her only wish was to see me graduate and she was there, I felt like the luckiest kid on stage and I think she felt like the luckiest mom. But around 3a.m. this morning she finally stopped fighting. She won her battle with lung cancer. She accomplished so much and helped so many people. She is truely an inspiration. I have lost one of the best friends. My heart is broken. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hi Christine - I've seen your updates on FB and, believe it or not, I planned to send you a message today. I must have missed someting because I did not know Patti was having any trouble lately. Then I saw your postings. Did I miss a post or something??? Patti and I connected years ago when she posted here. Then not so much though I always followed her story when I was on FB. Guess I should be on FB more as that seems to be where the news is. Anyhow - so sad to hear this. She was a wonderful lady. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Oh no. While my heart is breaking, I am so glad she got to keep her promise to Nick. We will miss you sweet friend. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Heartbreaking to read this - I am so very glad she got to see Nick graduate and I hope he keeps the memories. A hard thing to do at that young age. I never truly know how to express my condolences - I think that everyone here will have some memories of Patti. I hate this disease! Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 What a grand lady Patti was and her strength & faith are an inspriation for all. My condolences to you & your Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I am so sorry to read about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayer will be with all of you. She did win like Nick said because she got to live to see the one thing that was so important to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Chris, thanks for posting this incredibly sad news. I know it is hard for you , you and Patti were so close. You were both blessed to have the friendship of one another. I'm just so sorry for your loss. Patti was an amazing , beautiful person with a HUGE heart and a wonderful sense of humor.. I will miss her so so much. She gave so much of herself to so many and asked so little in return. She seemed to always put her family and friends needs ahead of her own and I loved that about her. Nick, I know I don't need to tell you this, but I want you to know that your mom was so very proud of you. Every time she would mention you in posts or email, she was just bursting with pride. She talked about you often and with so much love. I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am that you have lost your mom and your family has lost such a beautiful lady. In time , all those memories you have of her will give you comfort when you need it most. My thoughts and prayers are with you , your Dad , your family and Patti's friends . We will all miss her so very much. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I am so sorry that Patti won/lost her lung cancer fight. I had no idea that she was not doing ok. I loved Patti's sense of humor - especiall on the "old" Tues. chat nights! What fun. Also loved her participation in the "Bus Trips" and taking all the blame for people falling off the bus. She was a true treasure. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 too many tears!!!! This is so unfair but glad she got to see Nick Graduate at the least !! my prayers and condolences!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Patti was a great lady. She will be extremely missed. Patti, you did an amazing job here in life. You raised a solid kid and fought an amazing fight. And you left a very big impression on so many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 My condolences. She will be missed here. Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Oh Christine, thank you for posting. I was sorry when Patti stopped posting here and missed her company. I remember how much she wanted to see Nick graduate and I am so happy that she was able to do that. My condolences to Nick and family, and to her family and friends that must have such a large hole in their lives. Peace to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks Chris Patti was a great friend and inspiration to alot of members here. Like Muriel, I remember the great times we had on chat nights. I know that graduation was her goal and I am so happy that she did get to see Nick graduate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat127 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Oh I'm so sorry to read this, but yet so glad to know she was sitting there so proudly when she got to see Nick graduate. That was so important to her and I'm so glad she got to be there. Patti was a wonderful person and always so kind to everyone. She was always such fun during the Tuesday night chats that I would pop into in the early days of my sister's diagnosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I am so saddened to read this. My heart is breaking and I just can't stop crying. I will miss her deeply. I saw the graduation pictures and was happy to see her dream finally come true. My deepest condolences to you, your dad & family Nick. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 So sorry to read this. Condolences to her family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Miss you, Patti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I am so saddened to read this. I've thought of Patti so often over the time she's been offsite. I have reached out to others many times to try to find out how she was with no luck. I miss the way she was there for everyone and her wicked wonderful sense of humor. She was so proud of Nick and am glad she got to his graduation which seemed to be a primary goal. Patti, you will continue to be remembered and missed. Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean44 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 So sorry to learn of the loss of Patti but, am so glad to know her wish was fulfilled and she was able to see her son graduate. Nick, sorry you lost your dear Mom. No one will ever replace her. She spoke of you all the time and was so proud of you. Christine, I am sorry you lost your friend. I know how special Patti was to you and no one will replace her in your heart. Cancer sucks. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alishan Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I'm still in a bit of a state of overwhelm at the moment because I am still working - well that is, I am allowed to work from home but I have to try and fit it in and that is a struggle at the moment and I still haven't visited my local cancer support group and I was given their details 3 weeks ago! I know... I'm being very slack. I'm doing this on my own - as I realize do so many others - but it just makes it that little bit more of a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Alishan, I just saw your post here. I'm glad that you found our site and forum. Please tell me what is going on with you and how we can help you. Lou Alishan and Tom Galli 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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