gale813 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I know Melanie Russ used to come on this site. Well, she lost her year and a half long battle with lung cancer yesterday, Monday, November 7 at 7:35AM. She had a good quality of life up until a month ago. She was having issues with her right side a few months before that, but she was doing pretty well other than that. She was my sister and best friend and I will miss her greatly. I know she had friends on this site, so I wanted to post. I know at one point, she made a robe for a sick woman and mailed it to her on this site. She was a good person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss Thank you for letting us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I am so very sorry to hear about your sister. I will keep your family in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I am sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 My deepest sympathies. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I am glad you let us know. We have been worried about her since she hasn't been on. She was a very special lady with a kind nature. I always enjoyed reading her posts. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi Gale, I am so sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. Melanie and I were in Cahoots with the robe for "Justakid" /Beth Yenney. Poor Beth passed away in August from this disease. Melanie sent a picture of herself to Beth along with the robe. Beth said that Melanie looked exactly like her grandmother had in her wedding pictures. That is an example of the generosity that was offered without any expectations of a return from your sister. She was able to keep in touch with me up until a little over a month ago. She sent some very spiritually sound and moving emails to me. I know for a fact that she SHOT right up into heaven. She is keeping a seat warmed up for me. (I asked her to ) She had a very sweet heart and loved her niece to bits and peices. Would that be your daughter? I will post a letter that she had written to me about what is important in this life. She got it. She knew it. Take care of yourself and feel good that your sister is free from pain and resting in God's precious arms. She suffered for a very long time. Love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Melanie touched our lives. We are grateful to have known her. May she rest in peace. We have all of her family in prayer. Sincerely, Pat and Brian Osberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I am so saddened about dear Melanie, she fought so hard. Please accept my condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I'm so sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. Prayers for you and your family. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Thanks for letting us know. It is a sad occasion. Melanie, the melody of our website. She will be missed. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Sorry to hear this.Melanie will be missed.Our condolences to you and all her family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Melanie was a very good person. I am so sorry for your loss, Gale. Please extend our condolences to all who loved her. She was such a dear soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Melanie was a kindhearted soul and she will be sadly missed. Please forward any more info you are able to share. My heartfelt condolences are being sent to her loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Gale-- I'm so sorry to hear about Melanie. My sincere condolences to you and your family. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Thanks for letting us know. She was special here-she will be missed. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 My condolences to you and her family/friends. I was always amazed at her positive attitude and ability to get things done in spite of her physical limitations. She will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I am so sad and so sorry that Melanie died... whenever I need to be grateful, I think of her and her continually grateful spirit. Thank you for letting us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 My deepest sympathies. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I am so sorry. Melanie reminded me that even when the clouds are dark, you really don't have to look very far to see the sunshine peeking through. What an amazing lady she was. May Peace be with you and your family during this difficult time, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I am so saddened to hear this, but I am glad she is free of pain. God bless you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. My prayers are with you. GOD BLESS YOU!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Thank you for letting us know about Melanie. We were worried here that she stopped posting. So sorry to hear about her passing. She certianly was a special lady who was so courageous. Her beautiful spirit was so welcomed in heaven as they received an exceptional soul. She will be missed so much here. My condolences to you and her family. Her spirit and inner beauty will always live on. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I never got to know Melanie here it sounds like I missed someone very special. You and your family are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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