I have been searching all day for words to express how I feel today on Lisa's birthday. How can I possibly express my gratitude to the beautiful soul who has brought us all together here? How can I express my grief that she is no longer with us? I was very fortunate to have communicated with Lisa. She offered me a lot of support in those early days, when my son was first diagnosed. She continued to send me messages for a long time, and then they stopped. When I searched for her online, I realized that she was no longer with us. I was so heartbroken because it was so unexpected. She was so beautiful, intelligent and full of life and I was very upset that she was no longer alive. I always remember the picture of her, as a little girl sitting in her dad's lap looking so joyous and full of life.
Despite what she was going through she always reached to me, I did not even know what she was going through at the time. My heart breaks knowing that she went through so much. I remember the sense of panic that I felt when I read that she was no longer with us - I feel so much heartache for her family to have loved her and lost her. Anyone who was touched by Lisa, even in the smallest way can never forget her. She lead me here, to thalassemia patients and friends, and ultimately changed my life. Because of her, and her friend Andy we have gained so much her in terms of knowledge, support and friendship. I know that she wanted this for my son, and for everyone who comes to us for support on this site and I hope that we never let her down.
Dear Shirly, your daughter was a miracle and I so wish that she could still be here with us. I know that in our hearts she will always live on. I have never met anyone as devoted to friend's memory as Andy has been to Lisa - that says a lot about both Andy and his lil sister Lisa. I know that I am forever committed to carrying on her dream in whatever way that I can.
May god give you the strength to cherish her memory and to have peace in your heart.
Rest in peace my dear friend,
Love,
Sharmin