Good morning all,
After the hell of the last couple of days, I had a moment this morning so I thought I would take a minute and post this.
The true love of my life, my wonderful blessed Melissa passed away a little before noon on July 4th. She was 46 year old. I can't even put into words how this all feels, but I know now that her hell is over and she is at peace!
If they gave out medals for fighting cancer, there is no question she would be receiving the Medal of Honor for her fight. What I witnessed her have to go through due to treatment these last 10 months is more than any woman should ever have to endure. And she took every bit of it with strength and resolve. I could not be more proud of her! She could be one tough chic I'll tell you!! But in the end her cancer was just far to aggressive and everything we did was just somewhat futile. And by the end there was cancer literally everywhere in her. The final straw being a tumor that had developed on the outside of her heart. And a ticking time bomb blood clot that had formed in the heart that was breaking off pieces causing big troubles. The biggest being a stoke that she had about a week ago making it near impossible for her to walk and taking/changing some of her personality. She was still there and was totally coherent, knew who we were and all that. But it had changed her somewhat.
I, and she did also, truly appreciate all the kind words we received from the Oldgas community through all of this. It all goes a very long way.
Despite it's size and 9 plus billion people, this world is much lesser a place with her passing. She was truly special!
Rest in peace my dear!! I truly cannot wait to be with you again!!
Steve,
So SORRY to hear about Melissa!! My PRAYERS to you and your family during this very hard time, I pray that GOD will give you strength and comfort until you are reunited again.
GOD BLESS my Friend, Brian
Steve, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry.
Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss, cancer is a terrible thing. There are no words I can offer other than you have my most sincere condolences.
Ed
Steve what can one say or write to ease the pain? She was clearly a special lady. May she rest in peace. You can take comfort and remember Melissa with your great memories of her and your time together.
Fred
Our prayers are with you, your family and friends. Such a young age to fight that fight and to pass on. Hang in there the best you can.
Steve, prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Steve, very sorry to hear of your wifes passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Steve, Prayers to you from South Dakota.So very sorry to hear of you're loss.
Steve,
Very Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Steve,
I can't even imagine the loss you are suffering. Prayers to you and your family.
Robert
Sorry to hear of your loss, Draw strength from the LORD and truly you can be with her again. My prayers are going out to you and your family. MAY GOD BLESS
Steve: So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Just trust in GOD and HE will see you through....
Oh Jesus; I am so heartbroken to read this... I was hoping and praying that the Radiation and Chemo would work...
Oh Steve...
What a beautiful and wonderful woman she is. I say is because I know that there is a part of her that will always be with you.
Please do what you can to take care of yourself, for all your friends and family who care for you and wish so much that they could take away your pain, including your OldGas family.
Nicole
So very sorry to hear of your loss Steve, you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Darin
steve,i feel your pain brother.
My sincere & heartfelt condolences Steve.
Oh my God, I am so sorry and there is no word that can express my sadness for you and your family. I never met Melissa when you were here with your brother in law and that also now saddens me.
Stay strong Steve and God bless you and your family to stay strong through this difficult time. Rest in peace Melissa.
So sorry to hear of your wifes passing. She is in a better place free of the pain. God Bless you and your family through this difficult time.
Steve, so sad to hear this! I lost my wife to cancer at age 49, I know it hurts like heck.
Ever need to talk shoot me a PM.
Prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. Stay strong.
Steve, I am so very sorry for your loss. May Melissa rest in eternal peace.
Steve my heart felt sympathy to you and your family. Prayers for all of you in this time of need.
Steve, So sorry for your loss. Paul
www.severngaspumps.com
Steve, It was sad to read this posting, sounds like she was a great person, and I get that same feeling about you, Sounds like you both were made for each other. So Sad and you are in our thoughts over here. Rick
Really heartbreaking to read this, no words can ease the loss.
May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Steve,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss my sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family in these painful times may you all find peace and solace in the memories you have of your wife and best friend in better times, I too have lost family and friends to cancer and it's hard to get past the loss but your friends and family are their for you keep them close in your time of need.
Bob
I just read this and am heartbroken for you Steve. God's peace be with you...Gary
Steve.... Wow, My heart goes out to you and your family. May she rest in peace. Stay strong buddy.
Steve--Words to express myself are very difficult, so I continued with my feelings in the PM we have shared. God bless you and your family!
Steve,
I'm so sorry- my condolences, RIP Melissa .. ...
Steve-I dont know what to say...Im sorry for you guys. Your in my and Julies thoughts and prayers..
Steve, I'm very sorry to hear about Melissa. Prayers sent up for comfort during this time.
Brian
My deepest sympathy from the North Steve . This is so sad , what a beautiful woman . Peace to you .
Steve...To lose someone you love, is the hardest thing one can go through. My heartfelt condolences goes out to you and your family. Just know that your beloved Melissa is in a peaceful place now.
Steve, I couldn't imagine what you are going through. A very nice tribute you gave to a very strong and pretty lady. So sorry for your loss
Steve , keeping you and family in my prayers as well. ...Sorry to hear this.
Steve...My deepest sympathy and condolences.
Terrible to hear, nothing worse than an inner family death. A mate of so many years is irreplaceable. Very sorry to hear. May god give you all the strength that is needed.
Sorry to hear this, condolences sent.
Steve, so sorry to hear this. My condolences go out to you & your family.
Steve
Very sorry for your loss Thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Bill
Reading this just brought tears to my eyes. Praying for you and your family.
Continue to reach out to God and others as it helps with healing.
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you, your family and friends at this most difficult time.
My deepest and most sincere condolences to you. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
So very sorry for your loss Steve.
Steve I just hear the news. I'm so sorry Brother. Please let me know if you need anything. God Speed Melissa
Doug
Steve, Sorry to hear about your loss. You have my prayers and deepest sympathy.
God Bless,
Dan
Prayers for you and your family Steve...So sorry..
So sorry for your loss Steve. Prayers to you and your family.
Steve, so sorry for your loss. Cancer took my Dad also, it's a terrible thing. Our thoughts are with you.
Steve,
So sorry to hear the SAD news about Melissa's passing. You have my sincere condolences.
I can only imagine the loss you are suffering because I have been there. Then, I was told:"You must remain strong".
You must do the same.
Hen
Steve, I know that everything has been said by others that I could put in this message and there is nothing anyone could say to take what your feeling away so please just know that Joanne and I will keep you in our prayers to hopefully give you strength to get up everyday and survive on all the great memories of your Melissa.
Steve,
I just saw this post and I wanted to extend my heart felt sympathy. Words won't ease the pain you're going thru. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
John
I just want to say thank you to everyone for all the kind words!!! It means a lot and helps very much!!
I really don't know what else to say about all this. Like so many have said, there are just no words for this kind of pain and loss!!
Thanks again to everyone!
I just saw this post, So sorry to hear of the loss of your wife Steve. I know from your previous posts that she had fought a long, hard battle.
Steve,
I am so very sorry to hear about Melissa. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care of yourself, your friends and family. My deepest regrets to you and your loved ones.
You a are a great person for being by her side for her long fight, which as we all know made her more comfortable as she fought through this.
I know too many people who have gone through similar situations and it is more difficult than words can describe.
Again, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Steve B.
Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you
I Just read this post as I have not been on the old gas site very much lately.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.There are no words that could be expressed that will ease your pain at this time.All I can say is may God Bless you and your family and may your faith and memories sustain you and yours as you heal. I am So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Sorry for your loss.CANCER SUCK!!!