AND GRACE WILL LEAD ME HOME
On this bright and sunny February day at just after noon, with her usual grace and courage Roni broke free from her war torn body and took the next step on the journey. I will miss here terribly but I am relieved that her pain is over. She was one amazing woman; though we knew from the start that the journey would end she battled on, complained very little and inspired so many, she is my hero. I will never forget her.
I want to extend a very heartfelt Thank-you to Dr Joan Eddy and the palliative team; Catherine and Kia. You girls have been just great and we could not have gotten by without you. Thank you so very much.
Thank you to all who made it out to see Roni in final days and to all who posted, email or delivered their thought and prayers. These have all been a great comfort to us. We will let everyone know about her celebration of life in the near future but right now we just need a little down time.
Brian
42 comments:
</3 I love you Roni xoxo Rest in Peace
Rest in peace Roni...
Roni, your long battle is now over - ours will continue without you. We welcome your watch over us, and will remember you when we see the spring flowers in full bloom.
xoxo
Chantal
A bright light has left the bonds of earth to join the other lights in the heavens above ... I miss you Roni but I am so glad you were a part of my life. Rest now, your battle is over. You live on in our hearts and memories.
Rest in peace, Roni. You brought light into our lives and we will remember you.
Your courage has taught me well Roni... you affected my life in such a positive and encouraging way that you will always be remembered. Hopefully I will follow my path with as much determination, courage, humour, self sacrifice and positive outglow that you have always portrayed. God bless you and your family.
Carla Sulina
Sending lots of love to our courageous hero...you will be sorely missed...
Brian and family,
I am so very sorry to hear that Roni has lost the battle,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anne
Wherever your spirit is Roni,I expect it will rest awhile and then look for other funny, brave and feisty spirits so that you can sing and laugh and stir a few pots, all the while watching over those who love you.
Penny Priddy
Thanks for the update Brian, my thoughts are with you. Roni will be so missed, but she has so inspired so many.
Bev
The world has lost a very special person. My deepest sympathy to all Roni's family. Vivian
Our beautiful, courageous Roni, has taken her final walk, along the flowery road that joins heaven and earth. Your courage and power will remain with us all Roni, but our days will be a little darker without your smiling face.
Sleep sweetly little princess.
Love and Hugs xxx Marilyn xxx
Rest in Peace Roni ...
Remembering someone special - Heaven gained an angel.
Brian and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Lynne
God bless you Roni, the good Lord has taken you into his hands. Rest in Peace.
Noel H
My sincere sympathy to Brian and family.
Her Journey’s Just Begun
Don't think of her as gone away-
her journey's just begun,
life holds so many facets-
this earth is only one. . .
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched. . .
for nothing loved is ever lost-
and she was loved so much.
Rest in Peace Roni, your spirit will live on in the hearts of those you touched.
With Love and Gratitude
Shirlee
My respects to the family Roni was as blessed to have you as you her. To my friend Roni, there is a new angel..rest in well <3 Sandra e
Even though I never met you, Roni - I feel that I have known you....RIP x
Roni, you were so courageous and a true inspiration to me. RIP. Shanil
I am crying right now and my heart aches for all of you. I am sending you all my love and prayers. Roni simply was an amazing person, and taken from us far too soon. I know God already has a place ready for her up in Heaven.
My deepest condolences. Roni is so loved and so are all of you.
With love and prayers,
Megan Johnson
One more angel in heaven. Sleep well Roni - no pain in heaven, rest knowing you made a difference and touched so many hearts. Thinking of you all.
You fought long and hard with such courage Roni and are now able to rest and be at peace.
Rest in peace, Roni.
Will miss you mt friend..I imagine there is rejoicing as you enter..bagpipes and wine served.. someday we will meet.
Bryan, Shannon, Meaghan, Patrick, and family...
The heavens just welcomed one strong and courageous Irish lassie. I know the bag pipes were playing her song. Rest well Veronica.xo
Love...Eileen & Walt
The world has lost one of its true warriors in the battle with Cancer, which you, Roni faced with the utmost courage.
Roni, you will be sorely missed.
Every day your upbeat moods on Face book, even your recipes that you posted for us, our chats on line, and on Skype, are now to be just a wonderful memory and are to be treasured.
My heart goes out to all of your family at this time, that have to stay behind, while you Roni, have journeyed on ahead.
Gonna miss you so much.
Daphne Choquette
Sleep well, Veronica. You deserve it.
My thoughts and prayers for you, Brian, Shannon, Meghan and Patrick and all who loved her.
Sending our love and prayers of comfort, to each one of you.
All our love,
Ron, Diane & Family
Rev. & Mrs. Beckett & Family
"Veronica"...such a pretty name...such a pretty lady.
You will be missed by many.
Love, Diane xxoo
I never knew or even met you but I can see by the love and support shown here by all your friends and family you must have been an amazing and inspiring woman. Those that cared for you can take some comfort in the fact that you - and the wonderful legacy you live behind - will never be forgotten.
You will always be in our hearts, Rest in Peace my friend
Mila and Julijana
God speed Roni! I'm so sad for your family & you & yet I'm relieved its over & the next phase can begin...pain free. I assume you have super-vision where you are & can read this.
Brian...I know how utterly broken you must feel, I have felt this pain too & if I can be of ANY assistance whatsoever...no matter how big or seemingly trivial - ask!
You're in my prayers......
Doug wright
Love and light to you, Brian.
Fraternally,
Christoph
Well I guess I know why the sun was shining brightly today - Roni was relieved of her pain and smiling down on us. Although her passing causes much pain I am glad she's not suffering.
Brian, thanks so much for letting us know. I send you, Meghan, Shannon & Patrick my deepest condolescenes and look forward to meeting the rest of our Chemo Warrior's team at the celebration of her life.
May happy memories help you all through the sad times.
Big hugs, Pink Angel (a.k.a Bonnie)_
Brian and family, I'm very sorry for your loss.Veronica has no more pain and is now at peace, She was the strongest woman I've ever known and I am very greatful for having had the opertunity to know her, she will be missed.
Alan Lau
My most sicere condolences to Roni's family. We have never met but I have followed your blog for some time now. I recently lost my father to cancer. During his battle, I would share stories of Roni's journey with him. I know nothing can be said to alleviate the pain of loss, but please know that there are many people thinking of you. God Bless.
Kim Johnson
(stepmother to Angel Johnson)
Roni, you're proof that God only takes the best for himself. Your strength and determination are such an incredible gift of inspiration. We couldn't forget you and your spunk if we tried (= I know you're watching out for us now, and we'll keep on fighting your battle. You never gave up, so neither will we. You live forever in the hearts of everyone you've touched <3 Love you Roni.
My sympathies and prayers go out to the family and friends left behind. Roni - I know you are dancing in the light - free, strong and whole. JannahLee
I knew Roni for such a short time through Relay and worked on her Survivor's committee last year. She was truly a survivor up to the last. God bless you and your family. Mary da Costa.
Although we knew it was coming, 'Ca, I still felt a stun through me to see the message of your passing. You lived life in the positive, an honestly good friend to many, and a TRUE HEROINE to many more! I'm going to plant a tree in your honor, and am sure many others will do something similar. No more pain, 'Ca, only peace...
Scott
Sweet Roni
"Unforgettable - that's what you are!
Unforgettable, though near or far"
If ever the words to a song rang true, these certainly describe you to a "T" I'm sad you're gone before us but thankful you are free of pain at last.
To Brian, Megan, Patrick and Shannon - my thoughts are with you. There are no words that will lessen the loss for you but I hope it helps to know that others care and are keeping you in their prayers. Thank you for sharing the love of your lives with us - we are the better for it!
Mavis
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I just spent three hours reading Roni's blog from the very beginning of her journey, shedding tears the entire time. I never knew her but I feel like I do now. Truly, an amazing woman.
You are all very amazing people. My condolences to you Brian, and of course to Roni's children.
Rest in peace Roni.
Ashley
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