I never met Leroy Sievers. You may remember my mention of him from some of my past blogs, Opportunity Knocks, and My Cancer..... Leroy has shared his experience of cancer with the world through a blog for several years. He created an amazing community of support for those who affected by the disease.
This morning, as usual on Monday morning, I went to his blog to see how he was doing. The news has not been good these past weeks. And, there was the notice that we all knew was inevitable. Leory passed away Friday night.
It is strange to grieve for someone whom you considered a friend though you never met. Leroy transformed a devastating diagnosis into a means to help thousands. At last count this morning, more than 1000 people had posted notes as they learned the news.
We shared so much in these past few years. I remember checking the blog more than once a day when Leroy was hospitalized as I waited for word on his surgeries, and the tears of joy when he was pronounced free of cancer (that anyone could find) and got to go to Hawaii and enjoy that brief time of 'life without the beast'. There is a little hole in my heart this morning. But, gratefulness that he no longer needs to be in pain.
Thank you Leroy for giving so much. Please do rest in peace now.
Judy
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