Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Our Saddest Day - September 25 2013

It is with profound sadness that we, Jeff, Jani, Robbyn and Frank, must report that our sweet Judy has died.  She died at 1:15 am on Wednesday, September 25 2013 in her own room, in her own home, in her beloved Mackay, with Kemmer by her side.  jm's Adventure is over.  Services are pending.
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29 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    My love and thoughts are with all of you on this sad day. Jani, you are simply the most wonderful sister anyone could wish for. Marylynn

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  2. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Jani,I'm so very sad to read this news but am very happy she passed away where she wanted with you all and her beloved Kemmer. My deepest sympathy to you all.
    Stay strong in all the wonderful memories you have and rest easy that her pain and suffering is now over.
    Sending you all love and hugs.
    From Sharyn in Australia xxx

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    What a wonderful family you are, surrounding her with love & care. I am glad she is no longer suffering & hope your family is celebrating all her good memories! Carol in nc

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Thank you for sharing Jani and for continuing Judy's blog. I'm really sorry to hear about Judy. What great family and friends Judy has. I pray I can be as wonderful as all of you have been with Judy for my loved one in the future. Cindy in MO

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    So sorry to hear of Judy's Passing. I was an avid reader of her blog. There was something about her postings that I found mesmerizing Her statements and photographs of the simple facts of her life, her daily existence - visit with friends and family, trips to the post office, walks with her dogs, medical treatments were all things that I could really relate to on my own adventure with this disease. It's what unites us all. My profound sympathy to all.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    So sad, I also followed her blog and will miss her updates and her smile very much, she was always smiling. I admired her inner strength and will to fight. Judy and your family handled this whole situation from start to finish with such dignity and have been such an inspiration and role model for other families in the same situation. Sincere sympathy to you all and Kemmer, I know Kemmer is going to miss her. One of the last photos of her reaching out to pet him made me cry.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss...
    Carol Corcoran, Arthur Jensen's granddaughter

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  8. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    My deepest sympathy to your family. Judy touched so many with her blog, she educated, inspired and entertained. I will miss reading about her journey, I was touched by her life. Cindy Walsh, Scottsdale Arizona.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    So very sorry for your loss. I felt I had come to know Judy through her blog. Admired her spirit and her matter-of-fact style of writing about her experiences. May she rest in God's peace.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you her family. I did not know Judy but like others felt I knew her through her honesty i her blog. Will miss her updates.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    My deepest sympathy to you ..My husband would read Judy's blogs and loved reading them , while he too is dealing with mulitple myeloma ..May she rest in peace ..

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I was diagnosed early this year and would read with respect and admiration as Judy shared her daily experiences. What a strong, brave woman. May God comfort Judy's family during this difficult time.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    My deepest sympathy for your entire family.Having provided her with so much love and I care, I am wishing Judy, you and your family and friends God's peace.

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  14. S KelleySeptember 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    What an amazing family you are, JM spoke so lovingly of you all!! We were lucky as readers to follow along in your Sister's adventure. We will miss her. My deepest condolences to your family.

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  15. DanPSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Dear Jani and family, I am very sorry to learn of Judy's passing. She was a wonderful and brave friend to me and I will miss her. Comfort and appreciation for you all.

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  16. Toni LaddSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Dear Jani and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Judy was an inspiration to us all. Wishing you all peace.

    Toni in Portland, OR

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  17. tahoegirl.blogSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Dear Jani and family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Judy was a great blogger and always was uplifting in her posts. I will miss her, and the pictures of Kemmer. Peace to you all.

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    prayers to all

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU ! I AM PRAYING FOR JUDY EVERY DAY.... SHE IS IN HEAVEN NOW.

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  20. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Jani,

    I feel honored to have known JM and to have been allowed to follow her journey. I have enjoyed a vicarious relationship with Judy's dear family, her treasured friends, and her wonderful community. My family and I send our sincere thoughts and prayers to all of you and a warm hug to Kemmer. Cheryl in Charlotte, NC

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  21. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Jani,

    I feel honored to have known JM and to have been allowed to follow her journey. I have enjoyed a vicarious relationship with Judy's dear family, her treasured friends, and her wonderful community. My family and I send our sincere thoughts and prayers to all of you and a warm hug to Kemmer. Cheryl in Charlotte, NC

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  22. David FinkelsteinSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Goodbye Judy. Thank you for sharing your life with us all.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Goodbye dear Judy. I will miss your blog. My sincere sympathy to you all.
    Mary in Ireland

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  24. ElizabethSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    So very sorry to hear this.

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I definitely lost a friend. My condolences to you all. Terry L. from New jersey.

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Judy was my favorite nursing instructor at UNC. I just heard from another student that she passed and I found this blog. My dad had also passed away from multiple myeloma so I was sad to see this. My thoughts and condolences are with all of you at this time

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  27. SandySeptember 26, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    My hope is that you and your family will receive many stories of the wonderful person you call sister, daughter, friend to sustain you as you prepare to live with her on the Other Side, knowing that she has surely earned a heavenly journey.

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  28. ShellySeptember 28, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    I am deeply saddened to hear that Judy has passed. She was my absolute favorite nursing instructor at UNC. It is because of her that I became a pediatric nurse. Her compassion, her strength, and her passion for life will live on in the many lives that she touched. Thank you, Judy. You will be missed.

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  29. AnonymousAugust 5, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    i'm so sorry to hear that she has passed away, i found this site when searching for information on my 1st Bone Marrow Biopsy (investigate MGUS findgins which now i have Smoldering Myeloma) - JM's info is so helpful for anyone going thru any plasma cell dyscrasia , i haven't been back to the site / blog since last July and again i'm really so sorry to see her passing as with another workup due next week for myself, i came here to this blog to view the usual words of encouragement found within this blog.
    We can't thank JM enough for her sharing of info / experience which will still help others in the future for as long as the blog remains online though she has passed away.

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