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We all knew that this would happen one day, but it doesn't make it any easier to accept. Maggie, Pam, Suzanne, Kim,
Judy, Carrie, Brenda and Brandie - We love and miss you!!!
Although Maggie was the first member that we lost, it was extremely difficult when we lost our fearless
leader Brandie to this disease we call cancer.
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(L-R) Brandie, Eileen, and Shanelle (Brandie's daughter) |
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On
April 11, 2006, the founder of the BCS&F forum at Delphi, Leslie "Brandie" Hind, passed over to a better place.
Without her, a lot of us wouldn't have the information or longterm friendships that we have gained through visiting the forum.
Below
are some pictures that were taken at Brandie's memorial service.
Brandie's Family
Danny, Glenn, and Shanelle
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Shanelle and Irene (Brandie's mom)
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Brandie's dad (sitting) and brother Randy (standing in background)
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COME WITH ME
The Lord saw you getting tired And a cure was not to
be, So He put his arms aroud you And whispered, "Come with me."
With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer And
saw you fade away, Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, A
beautiful smile at rest, God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best.
It's lonesome here without you We
miss you so each day, Our lives aren't the same Since you went away.
When days are sad and lonely, And everything
goes wrong, We seem to hear you whisper, "Cheer up and carry on."
Each time we see your picture, You seem
to smile and say, "Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping, We'll meet again someday."
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Maggie Newman
October 21, 1964 - April 21, 2003
"Temper Tantrum"
A real-life story written by Maggie in October 2001. It's well worth taking the time to read. Grab
yourself a cup of coffee and then click on her picture above and you'll be taken on her journey.
These are some highlights from Maggie's journal that she was keeping
while going through her treatments.
"Today was better than yesterday - let's hope tomorrow is better than today!"
"Tried doing the hair with a curling iron this morning – what
a laugh! I now have a poodle do!! I will try ragging then give up I think. My hair does it’s own thing – I don’t
know why I thought I could teach it new tricks – grin."
A tree was planted in Maggie's honor. Click here to view the pictures of the planting, as well as pictures of her family.
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Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the switft uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.
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Pam Niewold
June 6, 1952 - February 27, 2004
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If I should go tomorrow It would never be goodbye, For I have left my heart with
you, So don't you ever cry. The love that's deep within me, Shall reach you from the stars, You'll feel it from
the heavens, And it will heal the scars.
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Some times life seems very tough And the pain drags on and on So take a little time out To
sit and watch the sun.
It makes the world seem very small As it climbs for all to see. The shadows grow and lengthen, This
day was made for me.
The body is forgotton As faith becomes renewed Lost in wonder at the sight Of this truly
lovely view.
There will be time later To get on with the day. To feed the body what it needs And help
it on its way.
The cancer doesn't go away It's there to let me know That I'm alive and kicking And going
with the flow.
Poem by: Suzanne (Kimbasa)
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Suzanne Staniforth
Killed in a car accident on July 3, 2004
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Kim Bloomer
May 19, 1953 - May 14, 2004
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Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s
a flower, But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf, So Eden sank from grief, So dawn goes to day, Nothing
gold can stay.
- Robert Frost
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My Lord, My Lord, How did I ever live, without your love. perfect love from above.
When
I have doubts, I cry and shout, What is this all about.
You soothe me with your thoughts. "Just trust me,
I am near, there is no need to fear. You need not fear death, I will give you new breath. Either here, or on high, I
will lift you into the sky. You will have wings to fly"
How wonderful, I sigh.
Original composition by: Judith
C. Ogle © 2003
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Judy Ogle
August 29, 1945 - August 2004
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Carrie Hogan
May 17, 1959 - January 5, 2005
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After Glow
I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways.
of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun
of happy memories that I leave
when life is done.
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