| Author | Message | ||
     Doerman |
It is with sadness that I tell you Melanie passed on last night. After a five week struggle with cancer in her spinal fluid, she succumbed to the damage done by the cancer cells on the nerves that control auto functions. She discovered she had breast cancer four and a half years ago. She had that fixed and lived without any complications for 4 years. Last September, cancer had developed on the spinal cord. She had that surgically removed with follow up radiation. She was recovering well from that until five weeks ago when she had a seizure and the doctors discovered the cancer cells in the spinal fluid. These past five weeks were difficult. She was home with me under my care with assistance at home on demand from my health care provider. Last night, she passed on. I am sad, but comforted by her peaceful passing. Since the initial discovery of her cancer, she has accomplished a lot. Her business was a bead company and she travelled to teach classes locally and in many other states in the US. She also went on her Grand_Adventure two summers ago – riding her Triumph around the perimeter of the United States. She has written a book on her beading craft and it will be in the bookstores in the fall. We had a wonderful time together all through our marriage. These past 4.5 years were very special. Godspeed to Melanie | ||
| Daves |
I am so sorry RIP Melanie | ||
| Jumbo_petite |
My condolences to you , family and friends. may she rest in peace. | ||
| Strato9r |
So sorry. My best thoughts are with you. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I can even imagine how hard this is for you. God bless you. | ||
| Whatever |
That is just really upsetting. I just left you a message. If you need ANYTHING from me, including coming out there to help you in ANY WAY, please let me know. I am so so sorry! She was a very special lady and I am glad I at least got to spend a little time with her! Charlotte | ||
| Xl1200r |
So sorry to hear, Asbjorn - I had no idea about any of this. It sounds like she led a full life these past few years. I regret our paths not crossing a little differently and being able to meet her. My thoughts are with you and yours. | ||
| Fb1 |
Asbjorn, we are so sorry for your loss. Godspeed to Melanie. Ferris & Denise | ||
| Drkside79 |
I am truly sorry for your loss. May her spirit live on in the lives she touched. Also may peace find you. God bless you and yours. | ||
| Whatever |
Two of the best people I met on my trip... Daniel and Melanie. I am shocked and saddened by this. Such a beautiful spirit she is!  | ||
| Jb2 |
So sad yet so common anymore. Cancer sucks. Ride Hard, Ride Free Melanie! | ||
| 86129squids |
Prayers up, and pegs down. May you find peace and God's grace in this tough, tough time... | ||
| Moxnix |
Sincere condolences to you and your family. | ||
| Drkside79 |
Yeah my pegs will be down this afternoon. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
Pegs down.... so sorry for your loss | ||
| Jb2 |
Asbjorn, Please let us know when the book is available. Kim is into beading and it would be only right that she has your wife's book in her collection. Also, we will toast Melanie during our Memorial Day festivities in Franklin in two weeks. I know Alex, Ferris and Denise will help me to remember her in our gathering. Lots of other BadWeBbers will there too. | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
Pegs down. | ||
| Strokizator |
I remember following her ride a couple of years ago. Quite a remarkable story. | ||
| Whistler |
I am so very sorry, my heart goes out to you. | ||
| Kenm123t |
Sorry for your Loss Doerman Your in our Prayers | ||
| Hughlysses |
Very sorry to hear it Doerman. Words cannot express how badly cancer sucks. God bless. | ||
| Firstbuell |
RIP Melanie prayers & good thought sent for you | ||
| Crusty |
That is truly tragic. You have my deepest sympathy. | ||
| Mnrider |
God bless you for your strength during her illness. | ||
| Fran_dog |
I am sorry for your loss. You and Melanie are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace... | ||
| Etennuly |
Rest in peace. I remember reading about her trip and the book. She had a great time as I recall. My condolences. | ||
| Ltbuell |
Sorry to hear about this.As stated before...cancer sucks...bottom line.My condolences to you.May her memories keep you in upbeat spirits and hers live on in others.Her book will have that much more meaning to it.She definitely touched so many others in her teachings that that will help "carry on" her spirit in many.Again may you find peace in knowing that she is not in any pain now,but happiness and contentment.LT | ||
| Slaughter |
SO many of us are in love with Melanie. So many have been touched (and still will be) It's hard to look at Char's pic above and not smile at the feeling of that moment in time. We'll no doubt be hearing from you again in time, Ozzie. Take care of YOURSELF now. | ||
| Geedee |
Doerman, reading your sad news today makes your post to Matt Ware very poignant. My condolences to you. Gary | ||
| Xdigitalx |
I was reading her Grand_Adventure blog and saw she stayed right down the road from me during her trip thru jersey. I like the fact that she took on more once she found out. She seems like she was a real nice person to have known. Gotta allways think positive even with cancer. Sorry for your loss. |
