Tuesday, January 4, 2011

In my heart is where I'll keep you friend.

This New Year's weekend not only brought happiness my way...but it also brought tears. I don't know if y'all remember me writing about my good friend Frances that had lung cancer and beat it... Well, a year later she started having headaches and became very disoriented. They found that the cancer had spread to her brain.



(Her victory walk after beating lung cancer)



We lost her on Saturday morning. It's been so hard for me...much harder than I thought. I keep thinking "She isn't coming back..." I feel guilty for not calling her enough...visiting her enough. I know she's in Heaven now and that brings me peace. I hope she is smiling down at me and knows that I miss her very much. I love you Frances and I'll see you when I get there.









Posted by Same Sweet Girl: Memoir of a Southern Belle at 8:15 AM

18 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    ive been praying for you =)
    again, i'm so sorry for your loss.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I am so sorry for yout lose. But you are right. She is in a much better place and isnt suffering any longer.

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  3. Melanie's RandomnessJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Oh dear. I'm sorry to hear about you losing your friend. May she rest in peace. I'll say a prayer for her.

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  4. Beth's BlogJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I am sorry to hear that Amy :(

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  5. JMBJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I am sooo sorry for our loss Amy! I will be saying a prayer for you and her family! You can take one look at her and tell that she was one strong woman!

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  6. Angela NoelleJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I am so, so sorry :( I hope that you don't beat yourself up over what could have been. You seem like an incredibly kind and thoughtful friend, and I'm glad that your faith gives you peace.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend! Everyone that loses ANYONE always has those "I should've"s run through their mind- I'm sure she knew just how much you loved and cared for her, regardless of how many times you called or visited her!

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  8. Miss Southern PrepJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I am so sorry to hear that! I will keep you and Frances' family in my prayers.

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  9. heatherJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Y'all are in my prayers.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I'm so so sorry for your loss. The year will get better...

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  11. KatieJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I found your blog from Jess. So sorry for your loss, I know very well what you are going through as I've lost a lot of my family to cancer.

    Love your blog..my hubby and I love Charlotte (we may end up moving there one day!)

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  12. Cool GalJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. My uncle died from cancer a few years back. Like your friend it originated in his lungs and spread to his brain and other places. I completely understand your pain. Don't beat yourself up. It sounds like you were a wonderful friend.

    Wishing you brighter days ahead.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I am so sorry, Amy. I hope you aren't beating yourself up too much about not calling or visiting Frances enough - knowing you as I do, I am mroe than certain you were a wonderful friend to her. Sending you much love and a huge hug.

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  14. ShannonJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Awww, Amy---my thoughts are with you! I'm never good with words in times like these, but sending you hugs across the miles!

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  15. JordanJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I'm so sorry friend, I can't imagine how you feel right now. But you are so right, she's in a much better place, pain free, and you will see her again! :-)

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  16. JessicaJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I can't even find the words to really express my condolences. Big hugs, sweetheart. You're in my thoughts.

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  17. Kelly Frances DunnJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Sweetheart! Here's a hug O...that's the biggest I can get it typing! Know that you'll be in my prayers tonight. My middle name is Frances :) XO

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, Amy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending you a big hug. xoxo

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