Blueskies, where are you?? - 1250094

whiteheadswife
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Has anyone heard from Ann??? I was in regular contact with her and had recently sent her an email. Oddly, and so not like her, I have not heard back in some time. I have seached the boards to see if she has been on as of late and cannot find anything recently posted by her.

It is worrying me a bit. I know she was going through a tough time and her lack of/inability to respond makes me nervous.

I hope she is ok :(

Deborah

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Reply # - November 12, 2012, 01:20 AM

certain spring
Posts: 762

Thank you, Janine.
I agree with Debra that if blue skies is out there and feeling well enough, it would be great to hear from her. She mentioned she was finding the new site difficult to navigate, so that may be part of it.
I have also been thinking about Jing and wondering how she is getting on. I would encourage anyone who is feeling shy or can't face creating a new thread to use the existing "Community Updates" thread:
http://cancergrace.org/topic/community-updates/page/5

Reply # - February 10, 2013, 10:22 PM

dbrock
Posts: 162

Operations Director, GRACE

 

Hello everyone -
I wanted to inform you of some sad news. I had received an email from Blue Skies' sister in law a week or so ago. She at that time informed me that Ann had passed away, and shared the following:

I was informed by a dear friend of my sister-in- law Ann Linnertz,
that she found the support of this group so useful and healing during her
illness. I don't know if this is the proper forum to inform you of Anns'
passing, but I can't seem to find any phone numbers on her computer. Ann
passed away in the early hours Saturday January 26th. She had her husband
and children by her side. We are all heartbroken and will miss her dearly.
Thank you all for being such an enormous help for her during her struggles.

I responded to her email and invited her to post something or to let me know if it was ok for me to post something on GRACE letting everyone know of her passing. I finally this evening heard back from Ann's husband, and asked me to post an announcement. He also let me know that there is an obituary in today’s Washington Post. The link to this obituary is here. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/ann-m-linnertz-transit-administrator/2013/02/09/4768308e-7227-11e2-ac36-3d8d9dcaa2e2_story.html

I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I know she will be hugely missed.

XO
Denise

Operations Director for GRACE. Have worked with cancerGRACE.org since July 2009.  Became involved as a caregiver to my best friend, and quickly came to see that GRACE is filling a need in the area of cancer education. 

Reply # - February 10, 2013, 10:56 PM

Jazz
Posts: 279

Thank you, Denise, for breaking this news. I'm heartbroken. Ann was such an upbeat, joyful person. She gave no sign of duress. She will be sorely missed on GRACE. I send my deepest condolences to her family.

Jazz

Reply # - February 11, 2013, 12:19 PM

njliu
Posts: 142

I am saddened by the passing of Ann. She will always be remembered as a hero in this fight. Her sharing of her journey in this forum would go a long way in helping everyone that might come along to fight this terrible disease. My condolence to her family on their loss.

Reply # - February 11, 2013, 01:40 PM

whiteheadswife
Posts: 9

I am lost for words.....Anne was a blessing not only to me, but my entire family. Our condolences and thoughts go out to her family. She was an amazing, positive and loving person, whom I will forever be grateful to call my friend.

Reply # - February 11, 2013, 04:54 PM

catdander
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This news is so very sad. I'm sure Blues Skies will continue to move through our lives with her remarkable spirit.

But I will miss her terribly.

Reply # - February 11, 2013, 07:39 PM

double trouble
Posts: 573

Blueskies wrote this to me shortly after I was deemed inoperable...

"Debra, wanted to chime in to lend my encouragement and support in what I know is a very difficult and disappointing turn of events. We’ve all had too many of those lately. But now, we can link our arms (virtually) and push on."

The news of Anne's passing is indeed a disappointing turn of events. It seems it gets harder and harder to " push on." But it occurs to me the nature of the crowd that will be waiting to welcome me when my time comes, and I can't think of a finer bunch. It doesn't quite quench the fear, but it makes the passings easier to accept.

To those of us left behind... hold your nerve Gracers, link virtual arms, and with the love we share for each other, push on.

Debra

Reply # - February 11, 2013, 08:23 PM

ssflxl
Posts: 204

My heart is heavy with this news. First it was Faith and Hope and now Blue Skies. I hope they are at peace. The rest of us will continue to struggle on, and hope for the best.

ssflxl

Reply # - February 12, 2013, 08:53 AM

aunttootsie001
Posts: 324

It's funny how you form an attachment to the people on this website and inspire. I feel so close to alot of you! So I am greatly Saddened by the passing of Blueskies! She definitely was uplifting with her post! I went back and read her last post in Oct. even then she was upbeat and being helpful. My Deepest Sympathies to her Family and to her Family here on Grace! God Bless her!

Reply # - February 12, 2013, 04:03 PM

judys
Posts: 74

I'm another one who has a heavy heart after hearing this news. Her posts always came across as so positive as she was always willing to move on to her next best hope. She will be missed---

Reply # - February 12, 2013, 08:22 PM

Dr West
Posts: 4735

She was a wonderful person who leaves behind a legacy of many people she touched all over the world. One can only imagine how special she must be to people who actually knew her in person. My sincere condolences.

-Dr. West

Reply # - February 14, 2013, 07:56 PM

laya d.
Posts: 714

What devastating news. . .I am so sad to read of Ann's passing. My heart aches for all her loved ones. . .including all the Gracers out there who were touched by Ann's thoughtfulness and resolve. She is missed terribly...

Laya

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