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I can't believe it's true, and I can hardly see to write this to you all. My heart is breaking. We've lost Anne. Our dear, sweet Beansmama.

As most of you know, she fought a long battle with cancer, which ended in November when Larry was removed and found to be already dead. She was officially cancer-free. So in my opinion, she DID beat this damn disease.

Recovery started out difficult, with quite a long stay in the ICU, but she went home and was recovering quite well. It was ultimately blood clots in the liver that took her from us, and it was very unexpected for everyone. Services will be held on Jan. 21 for her. I don't have details yet, but if I receive them and the family's okay, I will pass them on to you.

Like many of you, Anne found me when I was new here, picked me out of so many other posts and voices, and she was there to help me to face my journey. I never met her face-to-face, but she will always be a sister in arms to me, a fellow warrior who faced the fight with more bravery and heart than anyone I could understand. You may have left before me, but I will see you again some day. In the meantime, I will do my best to keep spreading the light that you never let die.

With all my heart,
Your Sister-In-Arms Tracy

I've been thinking of you since I heard the news. I'm so incredibly sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Even though we don't meet people face to face, we do have intensely personal connections with special people that we 'meet' online.

A beautiful tribute to a phenomenal person.

{{{ hugs}}}

Robino1 wrote:I've been thinking of you since I heard the news. I'm so incredibly sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Even though we don't meet people face to face, we do have intensely personal connections with special people that we 'meet' online.

A beautiful tribute to a phenomenal person.

{{{ hugs}}}

Thank you. <:- )
I tell people it's like being in a war. Soldiers who fight and bleed together find a bond that is sometimes stronger than we can understand. Anne was instrumental in turning my perspective around when I was first diagnosed - a fact I reminded her of as often as I could. She'll certainly be missed.

This is an excerpt from her last text to me...

"Please, feel free to share my story - if it gives just one person hope that you can overcome what seems impossible it is worth it."

That's who she was.

So sorry to hear about BeansMama.
She will be missed by all of us.
Deepest condolences to her friends and family.

I have had this song earworming me since this morning when I read that Beansmama is
gone from our sight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzB1EdVI8C4

Free (remix) Nas and Emilie - Rudimental

Whoa, c'est la vie
Maybe something's wrong with me
Whoa, at least I am free, oh, oh, I am free

I am so sorry you lost your good friend. I read her story when I joined and was always so impressed with her strength during the issues she faced. I have been thinking of her since I read the news. Prayers to her family.

Oh my goodness. My heart is breaking. That is the last and worst bit of news I was expecting to hear. BeansMama was a true fighter, a hero even. Right till the end she was an inspiration on what it means to keep trying and pushing past the odds. May her soul rest in everlasting peace.

So sad to hear this. She was very kind to me, always helpful.

Rest well, Beans Mama. May God bring your family comfort and peace.

My heart is broken. My deepest condolences for your terrible loss. BeansMama was unfailingly positive and so encouraging to everyone no matter where she was in her own journey. A true gift to me and all of us here. I didn't post much, but always read her threads because they never failed to lift me up just when I needed it. What a giving, loving, unselfish soul. Sometimes in our lives we are gifted, however briefly,with the presence of an angel. I will honor Anne by never forgetting the impact she has had on my life; hope, optimism, positivity, love, and most of all, living to her fullest. Her life changed mine. Godspeed, beautiful Angel.

I will miss her. I really thought she made it through the worst. I will be thinking of her on the 21st.

I feel so sorry for her kids (I believe she had 2). I hope they grow up and know what a wonderful person she was.

Rest in peace, Anne. Heaven just got a wonderful, beautiful soul.

Lee

I hate cancer... Beansmama I’m praying for your family and Bean... you will be truly missed

Tracy, I'm so terribly sorry for the loss of your friend Anne. She was a good friend to so many people on here. She had a wicked sense of humor and such amazing spirit.

Her story was inspiring, she was a wonderful mother. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. I'm so sad to hear this news. May she forever rest in peace and may we find a cure for this damn disease!

My heart dropped to the floor a few minutes ago when I read about Anne. Although I never made personal contact, I read her posts and admired her will and ability to stay positive. I can only hope all of us face our trials half as well as she did. Prayers to the kids and the rest of the family and friends.

It breaks my heart to hear of her passing. My thoughts are with you and your dear friend.