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I am equally excited. We do have to run this past our attorney because; there could be liability issues and of course, the board members have to agree first. Keep thinking and talking.
Hugs,
MarionCounted in as present!!! If anyone on this Board or a Family Member would
like to participate in this momentous and historical (hysterical?) event let us know and we will start a list of volunteers and will keep you abreast of what the Board feels about it. See? We already have Arizona and that was easy. LOLYes! Of course things have to be worked out but if and when we are allowed to, I would love to be your partner in this.
Please count me in.
Jeeyoung
Jeeyoung, my adopted daughter, not sure but I think this has to go before the Board. IF this become a reality want to be my partner?
Omg! I missed all this! I think it is a great idea to release balloons in honor of loved ones who left us… It really was lovely and I plan to do it again. You can literally see the balloons lifting in the the sky as they float away into the sky above beyond your sight.. So beautifully symbolic! Marion and Lainey! I’m all yours! Sign me up for this!
OMG! I am out of breath. I just helped Robin plan a fund raiser for her place of worship yesterday. They have a choir of 140 so I suggested Tunes of Broadway. I am stoked on Balloons. And everyone of them will float up to our loved ones. We can have our Logo and colors and CC on them but the project could tie in our loved ones like, “Balloons for Heaven”. That is corny but you know what I mean. I got so excited it perked me up to make up a dish for dinner. Shrimp and asparagus in a spicy sauce over a little Pasta! Smells good.
Ha, ha, Lainy; this is so you. Media is great however; we may gain their attention anyway due to hundreds of balloons floating around in the world. Keep it coming.
Hugs,
MarionMarion….done! I didn’t know we had a mail person….yea! All we need is a date and a time that would be good the world over and most important of all perhaps we have a couple of Members who can reach the Media. We might even add this: A member in each of our areas/States here and countries abroad, to organize people from their area to arrange a site and put out some kind of Ads for their area. Like a group leader for each State so to speak. I believe this could all be done with minimal expense and bring us great attention and exposure. We have the States, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Italy, Greece, Sweden, Germany, Romania, Holland, Spain, Russia and I am sure I missed some. Once everyone has released the balloons depending on the time of day, each ‘Captain’ may get local businesses to provide some eats. OMG someone stop me I can’t stop myself!
Lainy….great thoughts. We have a volunteer for mailout, we are lucky to have some wonderful people devoting their time to the foundation. Next, and that I had not thought of, is the CCF logo printed on the balloons. But possibly the company that provides our T-shirts and other things could also print CCF on the balloons?
Does anyone else have any thoughts on this? Lainy and I are running with this. Thanks Jeeyoung; all this is due to your sweet Mom.Hugs,
MarionMarion that is it!!!!!!!! I LOVE the idea and maybe we could do it for February,,,CC,,month. We could sell the balloons for a minimal amount and mail them out. Someone could volunteer to do the mail out. All we need then is to contact some media! We set a date and time and make it the first ever Round the World Balloon Fest for CC. Oh I am loving this idea. Well, that woke me up for today.
Jeeyoung….I just love the idea of releasing balloons from all over in honor of your dear Mom. It is such a wonderful thought that I am wondering whether this could be something our global patient community could duplicate in that we release balloons at a specific day in honor of everyone ever touched by this cancer.
My heart is with you and your family.
Hugs,
MarionHi Jeeyoung. Did you have the tree Ceremony yet? You know I am available if you want to get together. Sending you much love and big hugs!
Desiree,
Thank you very much for your supportive words and I’m truly sorry for the loss of your mother as well. We are going through toughest time in our lives and and feeling profound pain. My mom has been gone almost two months (tomorrow) and there isn’t a day goes by that I don’t think of her. My sorrow comes in waves and can’t predict what will trigger. I’m moving through the days.. Some are easier than others.. Especially when I’m busy. My family and work keeps me busy…they support me when I need them and I know in my eart that my mom is always here right beside me and she would not want me to fall apart. She would want me to live my life to its fullest. So I try each day with tears and all…I don’t think we will ever get over our losses… We just move through each stage and hopefully eventually our hearts will be filled with beautiful memories of our moms instead of the last days of their lives… I still talk about my mom as if she is still in this world… Please if you ever want to talk or share your pain.. I will be here.Take good care and what you are going through is normal…let yourself grieve for your loss… You will be Ok…eventually…
With my deepest sympathy,
Jeeyoung
I am so sorry for your loss. It’s a monster of a disease and many people haven’t heard of Bile Duct Cancer because it’s so rare, like 1% of the population, and growing apparently. I lost my mother 8 months ago and I’m still crying every day and missing her so much. She was my world and was the only person I had. Though my mother looked like an actress and was so beautiful both physically and emotionally, even at the age of 83 1/2, it was hard to believe how much CC changed her face, as she was yellow, one side of her face was paralyzed (did not have a stroke) and her left eye was shut as the cancer had jumped behind her eye. It was a devastating and took her life in 8 weeks. I was grateful to be able to be with her 5 days before she passed but was upset that I wasn’t with her in ICU when she passed away. She wanted to go home but there was no way we could unplug anything! I’m on anti-depressants to help me through each hour, trying to keep myself busy and biking .
I have not seen my Mama in my dreams because her spirit is with me in my heart and she’s waiting for me to join her once my time is up on earth. That’s my hope that keeps me going that I will one day join her forever. I know she’s watching over me like your mother is and is also with you spiritually.
I’m glad you found this site, just like I was, and there’s a lot of wonderful people who can identify and give support.
Bless you.
Desiree
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