In Memory Of Sylvia

[Blondie]

Out of respect for Sylvia I'd like to start a memorial thread. She was one of our own, she was "us." She cared for her son, and animals with a vengeance. She fought the good fight, but in the end, God wanted her more than she could resist.

Please add your condolences and insight on breast cancer so that none of us will forget what a terrible disease this is, and so that we may all realize that life is so precious and so short.

Rest in peace Sylvia, you are amongst the angels now.:(

[DixieDreamer]

It is a sad day when we lose someone from our circle of friends.

Let's be thoughtful about how we treat those who remain with us.

[SimonV]

Nice thoughts, Blondie. I'd like to come back and post something more thoughtful when it doesn't hurt so much.

Thanks for caring.

[yellowrose]

It often takes a jolt in life to remind us of the truly important things that matter......

Hopefully Sylvia's passing is leaving us here at the Dis with a renewed sense of self, family, and friends. I know that I will walk with "fresher eyes" today, and live a bit more lovingly with my family and friends..........

[luvdsny]

Oh no! I didn't know. I am so, so sorry to hear this. :(

Rest in peace Sylvia.

[isles_nyi]

I remember that Sylvia was one of the very first moderators to respond to a post I started. I maybe had 20 posts, and as a DIS youngin', that made me feel good.

I had a many more exchanges with her after that. She had a brilliant sense of humor and I enjoyed her post a lot. I feel a little more hollow today then I did yesterday...and I think we all do.

I hope she is at peace, and I hope her son will be OK. Dying is part of the circle of life we all belong to and we see it every day.

But still....it hurts to lose a friend. :(

[Kama89]

I didn't know Sylvia the way some of you did, but I can remember reading her posts, even recently, where she continued to remain positive with each and every one, and would even respond to some of my silliness with a friendly and smiling post. She was obviously a woman of incredible strength and a heart to match.

My heart hurts so for her son! :(

[luvstiggertoo]

I send my deepest sympathies to all of you who knew Sylvia. If I could post clip art, I'd add a pink ribbon to my signature....the symbol of breast cancer awareness.

In Sylvia's honor, let's all remember the importance of regular breast exams and mammograms. All you men out there, please encourage your wives, mothers, daughters to do the same.

God bless Sylvia. May she rest in peace.

[Goofball]

I only wish I had known Sylvia better, but she always stood out to me, as I know she did to everyone, as a very special, sweet lady. I hope that her brave fight will remind us all how important it is to take every precaution with our own health, so that her death might not be in vain. May she rest forever with God and His angels.

[pokiemomo181]

I didn't know her except through her posts. I always liked her and enjoyed reading what she would write. I am saddened by her passing, and the thought of her son not growing up with her by his side. She will be missed by us, but maybe Heaven will have a special place for us DIS'ers because she is there.

[MaryJ]

Sadly, I didn't learn of Sylvia until after her passing. She is the second person I have known who loved all things Disney and was also taken by breast cancer. My friend Denise died almost 4 years ago. At her funeral, the pastor talked about her love for Mickey Mouse, and at the end of her eulogy said she was now singing "M-I-C (see ya' real soon) K-E-Y (Why? Because God and I love you) M-O-U-S-E. Now I have a feeling that Denise isn't singing alone.

[Dan Murphy]

http://www2.bluemountain.com/eng3gifs/faith/ribbon/ribbon2cp.gif I did get to know Sylvia probably the best of anyone on the DIS. I only feel sad that I did not go and visit her in life. :( I thought of it several times and always put it off. :( Never should have.

I guess it was because of Marie, and her being a current breast cancer survivor, that pulled me so very tight to Sylvia. Over the course of the past 18 months, I did get to know her quite well, first by email and ICQ, then by phone for the past 7 months. She was very full of life and dealt with her illness in a brave, matter-of-fact way. She addressed it and tried to bravely beat, alas, not being able to. :(

People do survive though, Marie, and her mom, are examples to me.

<center>Give yourself a breast exam once a month,
and get a mammogram once a year.
Remember that mammograms are the best means
of detecting breast cancer early
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[cotye]

I will always remember Sylvia for offering her advice and support when my own mother went in for surgery late last year. It was helpful knowing that a person that did not really know me was willing to offer a shoulder to lean on.

As some may know, I was able to see Sylvia in hospital a few weeks ago. I visited her briefly and now that I look back upon it, I'm so glad I had to chance to talk to her for just a few minutes and put a face to her wonderful clipart.

Sylvia, you will be remembered here. Spread your wings and fly.....

[Dan Murphy]

Kevin, I think, if I am correct, that you may be the only DIS person who actually met Sylvia in person. What a special place you will always have in your heart for her. And thanks so much for stopping by. When I talked to her afterward, she was most appreciative to have had you visit her.

[Janet2k]

Breast cancer effects men as well as women. All of us need to perform monthly self-exams. My sister has been battling breast cancer for a few years now, and I myself had a breast cancer scare last month. For now, I am cancer free, but being female and having a family member with breast cancer, I will always have to worry about this dreaded disease. I am sitting here in tears now after having viewed the lovely photos that Dan was so kind to post of Sylvia. Just today I did my small part (before I learned of Sylvia’s death) and bought my Breast Cancer Research stamps at my local US Post Office. Those are the only kinds of stamps that I buy. I also support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and other breast cancer foundations. I have lost friends to breast cancer, most recently last year. And I have other friends who are battling it right now. Every day I pray for a cure and will continue to pray and donate my time & money to that cause until the cure is found.

God Bless Sylvia and her family.

[snoopy]

Ironically, I had my first mammography on the day that Sylvia died. It seems so ridiculous now that I was worried about whether or not it would hurt.

My most fond memory of Sylvia was her sense of humor. Once, long ago and far away, we both lost our temper over something trivial. Not at each other, but at a particular situation. She sent me an email that made me laugh, and at the same time, made me realize how inconsequential the particular situation was. Sylvia was a fine example of someone who lived each day to its fullest, truly an inspiration to me.

This tragedy will live in all of our hearts, and I don't think I'll ever see Eeyore again without feeling a certain sadness. But I will continue to gain strength from Sylvia's courage and strength.

Blessings to all.

[SpookyPook]

Sylvia here (met her at acmepet and chatted on ICQ), I was directed here by our friend Kunder.
I will miss her sense of humor as well, she was so very funny. Even though we never met in person she was one of the few people I could always talk to when things were bad. She touched my life and made me a better person for knowing her.....

[snoopy]

Welcome Spooky Pook. I am so touched that you stopped by for a visit and shared your lovely memories of Sylvia. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.

[SpookyPook]

Thank you for your kindness Snoopy....
I am glad I was able to add my memoies to all of yours.

[TennVolTony]

My heart felt sympathies to the family also.....This hit me in the gut when I read that Breast Cancer had taken her.

My mom is a 2 year survivor of this disease....I remember how difficult it was for my family in the early stages of moms' diagnosis and treatment.

The medical field has made great strides in prevention and cure for this.......Why can't they save everyone? Makes me wonder sometimes......

[SimonV]

Well, I promised I would come back to this thread and I have today. Hopefully, other people will help to keep this - and breast cancer issues - in the spotlight where they belong.

It still seems unbelievable that the DIS could have lost someone who meant so much to so many of us. The huge sadness is still there, just below the surface. Sadness for a brave woman, for a mother, and for the mother's child, family and friends.

I can now write this without shedding a tear, but I now that essential sense of loss will be there for a long time.

Here's to you, Sylvia......

[ead79]

Sylvia's kindness has outlived her. Even in her death she has shown us the goodness of the DIS members and people in general. She was a loving woman who will be truly missed. May the Lord bless her family and friends and heal their broken hearts.

[snoopy]

A bump for a TRUE testimony to what the DIS is all about.

Long live her memory.

[Ranatra]

Sylvia, To the Light With Love

[kasey710]

While it's been a very long time since I've posted on the CB, news of Sylvia's passing has travelled across Disney boards and I wanted to offer my sincere sympathy and prayers to her "real" family and her cyber family.

Some of you may know that I am a moderator on WDW Mania and while it's fun to have friendly competitions with contests and such, a tragedy like this should know no boundaries. A Disney lover is a Disney lover is a Disney lover; and in the grand scheme of things we are all one big family. I remember "Nicksmom" when she was so enthusiastic about the Canadian board and her good nature and charm always shone through on the posts that I remember from so long ago.

I will remember her son in my prayers.

[The_Lamb]

i would like too thank everyone who has kept her memory alive here on the DIS....
I however would like too add that you don't have too have a lump to have inflammatory breast cancer or lumphomasuch as what sylvia had.. :{

it can start out as a thickening of skin or a hard patch off skin... i have been confused with a dermatogly problem .. if it doesnt go away fast please get it checked out .. it can happen to men as well .. it is some what rare and surviving it is as well :{

i dont want to scare anyone ... but i don't want anymore to pass away from this world that way as well ...:{

Thank you The_Lamb... aka sylvia's s/o

[Dan Murphy]

Hi Dan. Nice to see you stopping by to pass on these words of advice.

I posted these links here on the DIS a short time before Sylvia passed away, while she was in the hospital.

Here they are again for people to reference.

Sylvia's breast cancer was a rather rare strain, inflamatory breast cancer. Here are a few links you may be interested in to learn about it for your own good health.

http://members.fortunecity.com/aepreston/ibc.symptoms.english.html

http://www.ibcresearch.org/home/

http://www.ibcsupport.org/

http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/ibcmemorial/ibc.brochure.html

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Thanks again, Dan, and a {{hug}}. :sunny: And thank you, Kasey, for stopping by. :D

[buggin']

My thoughts, my prayers, my love are with her family. I only hope that someday there can be a cure.

Sylvia, you are to be missed...

Rest in peace...

Buggin'
Amber

[SimonV]

It's been a while since I revisited this thread, but Sylvia, and especially Nick, are still in my thoughts often. I am also preparing a more fitting and lasting tribute, which I will let you know about in due course.

Peace, my friends.

[Dan Murphy]

Thank you, Simon.

[nativetxn]

I think about Sylvia often. It was so sad to lose her. She was, indeed, one of our own and is sorely missed.

Thank you, Blondie for thinking of this.

Katholyn

[Kitty 34]

Blondie, it's so nice of you to start this thread!!:)

I will forever think of our friend Sylvia. Maybe someday Nick will join us on the DIS and come to see how we felt toward him and his mother!!:)

[SimonV]

At Thanksgiving, I thought it might be appropriate to revive this and just take a moment to remember the people Sylvia left behind.......

[nativetxn]

We miss you, Sylvia.

[Kelsie]

Thank you Simon! Sometimes in our busy lives, we forget what truly is most important.

[Dan Murphy]

Our dear friend, Sylvia, forever remembered by so many, here by a friend from across the big sea. Thanks, Simon, for your tender thoughts.

Sylvia, I think I can imagine you right now. Love ya, Syl. http://www.plauder-smilies.de/saint.gif

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[CathyCanada]

Thank you Simon, Sylvia will never be forgotten on the DIS. :(
CC

[catsrule]

Very nice, Blondie. I didn't know Sylvia, except through everyone who knew her here, and she was very special. :)

[#1 Disney Fan]

Sylvia is in my thoughts.

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[preshi]

She is forever in our hearts! Rest In Peace sweetie..... we are all thinking about you now anfd everyday!

[Blondie]

Dan, what a beautiful angel! I'm sure she is just that, right now, in heaven.

[Tiger Fan]

I think of Sylvia very often and continue to lift up prayers for her family.

Lisa

[Wishydoo]

I was very touched by Sylvia's story.

[Lynn CC]

I'm sure Sylvia is up there having some good conversation with my "baby" sister who also died of Breast Cancer. I have a feeling they are having some good laughs about happier times after all the suffering they went through.

Here's to Happy, Pain Free Days for all the Breast Cancer sufferers.

[Jison]

What a nice thing to do..........

I am indeed thankful for all that I have.

Rest in peace Sylvia and enjoy Christmas as an Angel.

[herc]

I didn'y know Sylvia well, but I think of her often and miss her very much. I think that is the kind of person she was. Even though you didn't know her well you felt you did.

She was an inspiration.

[skuttle]

:)

[Beanie]

I often think of Sylvia and her dear son....I continue to offer prayers for her son and her family...

[kbeverina]

What a nice reminder to say a prayer for Sylvia's family. I'm sure the holidays will be very difficult for them this year. Do you think they might like some Christmas cards from us, or would that be too painful?

[SimonV]

As we are approaching Easter, I thought it might be timely to bump this up. My thoughts remain the same - miss you, Sylvia.

[Dan Murphy]

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[UncleKyle]

:D

[BambiTamby]

we would often email each other about the
"jumping sheepie thingie"!!!
http://www.boomerweb.net/users/**********/ejiggie.gif

She LOVED it and I loved her for getting the joke behind it!
Only a few really "got it"!

Sylvia even had a "jumping kangaroo" for her Survivor thread!;)

I grieve her death greatly because I never got to "meet" her and I. too, often think of Nick, her son.


She was truely DIS" CORN COOL" in all ways, and no one on the DIS will ever come close to her humer and kindness!

This said, I am posting the clippie I made for her...
http://www.boomerweb.net/users/**********/sylviaforever.gif


besides Eeyore, she used this clippie of the red-head
beauty sitting on the moon,
having a "toast".....

She knew all along..... Dear Lord, how I miss her!:(