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Big Sister
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 Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: Chemo has failed, and is now over |
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We all lost a friend yesterday.
None of us ever met Diehl Martin, nor did we know him personally. But we all came to this forum for knowledge and comfort; Marty provided both.
Through his website & blog [www.diehlmartin.com], all of us learned about Marty's life, his work, his family, his wedding and even the renovation of his kitchen!
While we all have our own lives (and probably our own home remodeling projects!), Marty took the time to embrace us into his world, sharing his cancer journey step by step, with all the celebrations and setbacks logged day to day.
We called him "Freeio," as that was the name he chose. Freeio was always here for us, sharing his thoughts, encouraging us in our darkest moments, offering his story as rich information in our quest for answers.
Many of us have already lost the loved ones who brought us here, many others stand on the brink of separating from theirs. But we continue to log on, treasuring the contacts we made, hoping to be of some use to those who follow us. Through all of it was Marty, was Diehl, was Freeio, three names in one, a stranger to us all, who greeted us like old friends, who knew our stories and shared his, who trusted the Almighty with his body and soul and who, with Monica by his side, has made his final posting.
With great affection I send my farewell across the miles. From Europe and Australia, from California to New York, the friends Marty left behind today weep bitter tears at his passing, yet find comfort that his journey is accomplished and that he is finally with the God he loved.
Well done, Good and Faithful Servant.
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hwh1
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:13 am Post subject: Re: Chemo has failed, and is now over |
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I am very sorry to hear Marty's lost on Oct 27.
He is such an inspirational guys for the forum and the rest.
Hope that he will rest in peace. |
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In
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject: Re: Chemo has failed, and is now over |
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Marty *Diehl Martin*
Even Though you are not here to read this, I now feel you over my shoulder, reading as I type.
I came to this Forum, for hope, a wish, some comfort. I found you.
You became my strength, my savior, my inspiration. Many times I have become broken, down, and lost. Then I would read your Blog. It was like a friendly Hug, making me feel safe, secure. Making me realise there are many worse off people out there struggling, not complaining about pitiful things.
You even gave me someone to believe in. Your unforgetful, forgiving belief in The Lord, reminding me there is someone out there. Even if you get mad and angry, disappointed in him- He is there.
You gave me many things in your blogs- Strength, will power, Faith, belief and Love. The all consuming forever love, that you have had with Monica. The kind of Love everyone, including me, wants. Forever Love.
This somewhat cruel world is your End, but you are just beginning a New Start, New World. I know you will always be here, looking over my shoulder and others in this Forum.
I will sadly miss you Marty, But never forget.
Always your Friend Inica.
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Thinking of you Inica
*Administrator*
~Nose Cancer~
~Car Accident- Broken Back, Ribs, Spleen
Sternum~
~Continous Cervical Cancer~
My Story-
http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=6731
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systamatics
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 5:25 am Post subject: Re: Chemo has failed, and is now over |
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[b]R I P  [/b] |
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brainman
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