Passing on a poignant thought from Tiger Fan (Lisa)

[Dan Murphy]

As many here know, Lisa has been fighting the breast cancer beast for a good number of years. And it has been a very tough battle almost all of the time. Lisa did drop by to say hello and an update (#341) on the ongoing CB old timer thread that has been around for about a month.

Several days ago, I had called her and sent an email, just to say hello, how you doing type thoughts. In one of her email replies, she said the following. I thought it so very touching, heart-warming. I asked Lisa if I could share those thoughts, primarily her daughter's, Emily's thoughts, with the folks here on the CB. Lisa said, sure, absolutely. Out of the mouths of children......

(warning, tissue alert)(bold and italics added)

Thanks Dan. Emily turned 9 on February 27. It's so hard to believe. I've had cancer for 6 years this month, she had just turned 3. All the stats showed I had maybe 2 years and that was unlikely, even with the hard core treatment. I think I have been very blessed by God and I've good doctors and LOTS of people praying for me. I still have a mix of good days and bad and sometimes I wonder if I'll make it through the bad. Last fall I had 3 hospitalizations between August and November, one was for 24 days. That was the one that the docs told Lynn and my parents that I had to respond to the antibiotics within 12 hours of they would not be able to save me, but again, I pulled through. My daddy likes to call me a Timex - he says I "take a licking, and keep on ticking". I know I'm just very lucky and very blessed, but I am also very thankful for all the time that I've had. It's been strange that I've buried various family members and friends over the past 6 years (some from sickness, others from accidents) things I never imagined. I am most thankful for all the great memories I've made with Emily. At 3 I just didn't think she would be old enough to retain my memory, but now we are so close and she helps me so much every day. We've been to WDW 11 times together. I'll tell you a little story she wrote me last week. She had gotten quite a bit of money for her birthday and she went and bought a telescope. When they got home she gave me a letter that said, "Mommy, I bought a telescope so when you die I can see you up there, but please don't die soon". Talk about getting a mother all choked up- I couldn't contain myself all day. She knew to write it down because she hates to see me cry, so she came running in and gave me the letter and ran right back out of the room. She seldom talks about my death, but now I know she is thinking about it more than I knew. She really is my angel and keeps me going every day. Didn't mean to get all sad and serious, but I thought you would appreciate her little words that have such great big meaning. Take care and thanks again for keeping check on me.
Love,
Lisa
Tiger Fan

God bless you, Lisa, and little Emilly too.

 

[mickeyboat]

I have goosebumps. Good wishes for Lisa.

Denae

 

[ChrisnSteph]

What a sweet thing for her daughter to say! That brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing, and prayers and hugs to Lisa!

 

[escape]

Wow. Now I'm teary-eyed.

Wishing and hoping the best for Tiger Fan (Lisa).

 

[MouseWorshipin]

That is so sweet.

Thoughts and prayers for Lisa and her family.

...and some pixie dust, too.

 

[kejoda]

Lisa is such an amazing lady. And what an amazing dd she is raising. Prayers for all.

 

[Mimi Q]

I was just wondering how she was doing this week- she doesn't live far from me. That is so sweet. Continued good thoughts for Lisa.

 

[Felicia]

Thanks for sharing that with us Dan. Lisa truly is a remarkable woman. When my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, Lisa and I spoke on the phone and through email. She has been through a lot and has the spirit that we all shoud have. I pray for her, her little girl and her family often.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Wow!

 

[Cthia]

I had no idea she is fighting cancer.

My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

 

[Teejay32]

"Timex". lol.

 

[ADisneygirl]

It is amazing the effect words can have on us, as I read her note I instantly started to cry. I am sorry that anyone has to worry that their children won't remember them. Thank God she has been able to fight for so long now. I wish her continued strength and pray for a cure.

 

[ead79]

I have had the pleasure of meeting Lisa and her family in person, and they are really kind, good people. My prayers remain with her and her loved ones, especially Emily. What a heart of gold she has!

 

[luckywife]

Wow! That brought instant tears to my eyes.

Saying prayers for all of them

 

[Freyja]

Beautiful post.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Thanks for posting Dan.

 

[Poohbear123]

Makes some of us realize how good we have it compared to Lisa and Emily's........Faith

 

[Blondie]

Makes some of us realize how good we have it compared to Lisa and Emily's........Faith

Isn't that the truth! Next time I'm feeling sorry for myself I'm coming back to read this!

Good thoughts and prayers for Lisa!!

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Wow. A truly touching post by Lisa. She is building memories with her daughter now so Emily will remember these days. That's the most anyone of us can do with our loved ones. Thank-you, Dan for bringing us up to date. God bless Emily, Lisa and their families.

 

[Martha7]

That was very sweet! I wish only the best for Lisa and her family!