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Post by ibzahp on May 17, 2009 23:37:01 GMT -5
I am sad to hear that.She will be missed. She is in a better place now. A lovely and kind woman.
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Post by rhorn2006 on May 18, 2009 0:31:01 GMT -5
I am kinda new, and I dont think I had the pleasure of knowing Roberta.. I am sad to hear that she has left us,,, but I know she is in a better place and finally free of the nightmare of Morgellons..
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Post by freaky on May 18, 2009 0:43:09 GMT -5
My condolences to you Christine. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was one of the most incredible women I've ever known.
She suffered so much for so long, although my heart is broken, I can only be joyful for her that the agony, and pain she lived with daily has gone. I have never known any human to experience as much pain as Roberta did from the first day I met her. What she went through was hideous, and her only way of coping was to pour out all her love to every sole she ever crossed. I didn't know this would hurt so much. She was ready to go to the other side, as each day she existed, she was confronted with another nightmare. She waited patiently for her death, but never once complained. I know she embraced her death with open arms. We can only throw up our arms, and rejoice, she didn't have to wait any longer, is finally resting in peace, God bless her soul. I will always be grateful I met Roberta Louise, the grandest, endearing lady. If there are angels on earth, she was truly one.
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Post by ANTHILL on May 18, 2009 4:03:58 GMT -5
So sad to hear this --Roberta was one of the first ones to talk to me on the N-USPA board she made me feel welcome in those dark desprete first days of this disease I have had the pleasure of talking to her on the phone and she was the sweetest person They say that the meek will inheirit the world she was what they were talking about --I will miss her
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Post by massena on May 18, 2009 10:02:04 GMT -5
I was so upset yesterday I couldn't even post. Roberta was the first person that I talk to , she was so warm,we pm each other a lot about our pets. I will miss her very much but I know she was always in a lot of pain. She never complained about anything she always thought of how she could help you. I know in my mind that is is happy now and free of pain. My heart is sad for my loss because I will miss talking to her. She was one very special lady and I will never forget her strength and compassion so in a way she taught me a lot. She will always be in my heart, and I so hope Kyra will be ok because Roberta loved her very much and would want Kyra to be happy. Roberta, May you rest in Peace , your friend forever , Massena
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Post by overandover on May 18, 2009 11:27:42 GMT -5
Dear Christine, Your mum was one of a kind, she had great wisdom about the human spirit as well as the animal spirit, you know she could read her Kyra's thoughts, wants and needs and would make sure her needs were met before her own. She was her best friend and companion and my heart aches for Kyra's pain of loss right now as much as your own. I know you understand that as you've seen first hand the love between the two. I know you'll make sure she has a warm and loving home as she waits for her day to be reunited with her mum, master and life long best friend, our Roberta.
I hurt so for you Christine, your loss is immense and I wish I knew the words to heal your pain, I can only say I'm so sorry and thank the Lord our Robbie went in her sleep. I can see her opening her frail little arms now as the Lord reached out for her and at the moment of his/her touch all of Robbie's pain disappeared never to be felt again.
May it bring you peace that she no longer suffers and suffer she did. Morgellons is a suffering beyond words, my son got brain cancer while he suffered Morgellons. The Morgellons was 1 million times worse on his body and soul, he had lesions that no child should have to endure, no child, no person, no animal, no life should have to live the nightmare of it.
Your mother lived it with great inner strength and beauty, you will hear from folks how, no matter the pain Roberta had at the moment, she always reached out to help one of us get through our hours of misery, she always tried to help, her love knows no bounds.
And Oh was she proud of you Christine, she dearly loved her beautiful Christine, she was so proud of the beautiful home you made for yourself, the very smart woman you have become and how you worked hard to make your dreams come true. I can tell you as a mom the greatest gift we get in life is seeing the success and happiness of our children. Oh the day my baby girl, Billi Sue got her Masters Degree, at her party I could have burst open with pride, now mind you we couldn't afford our child's years of college, just getting them fed, loved and on there way had us in the poor house, but she did it, scholarship's, massive loans, by gosh she did it.
And somewhere inside me I knew, it was something good I'd done along the way that gave her the guts, the brains, the strength to do it. Now my oldest Hope is in her Masters program and my middle daughter (who's heart is bigger then the USA) is beginning nursing school. I could almost burst wide open and I'm telling you this because I want you to feel how our Robbie felt about you.
She had such pride in you, She could have burst wide open with the pride of you, she knew that somewhere along the way she had given you the guts, the brains and the inner strength to do it. Feel the pride your mum had in you, feel the love, my Lord she loved you so. Feel the happiness she felt as she watched her Christine succeed in life. And you my dear gave that gift of love to her.
I will miss her and I know my pain is selfish right now because there is nothing I wanted more for her then her pain to stop and now it has, she is at peace and dancing on gold star dust, she will be there to greet us all one day, her frail little arms will be strong with love, until that time comes we will miss her like no other.
She was our great Roberta Louise.
With all my love to you dear girl, Suebe
P.S. Please don't forget to give Kyra her tea.
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Post by violet on May 18, 2009 11:34:15 GMT -5
Christine, and all on the forum who are grieving over this tremendous loss:
Though I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Robbie because of not having been in the forum long enough, there is no question as to what a special lady and friend she was to so many of you, and what a wonderful mother she sounds like she was to you, Christine. I am truly sorry for your loss. So very sorry. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you.
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Post by liatris on May 18, 2009 17:40:08 GMT -5
It is so sad.
What really upsets me is that there were instances where I felt certain things could have been done that would have really made a difference for her. For example, she did not have enough money to even eat healthfully. I know she had trouble keeping food down at a certain point but even before that - she was only eating one meal every 24 hours and she routinely passed out at night on her way to the bathroom and ended up in a dark closet in her bedroom either due to low blood sugar or her sleeping pills - the latter of which was possibly unnecessary - her doctor never mentioned that all the coffee she drank (even with her sleeping pills) may be why she did not sleep well.
How can a person heal with so little nutrients ? And then the sleeping pills !
It is the unnecessary and truly avoidable suffering that makes illness and death so tragic.
Dear Roberta, we send you all the love and peace in the world.
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Post by zabrubon on May 18, 2009 19:35:04 GMT -5
I am distraught over the passing of this wonderful woman. I pray that her family has a sense of peace and knows how much we loved her too.
Who will take care of Kyra the lab? I remember that dog was big and ate a ton of food. That's a lot of dogfood. Roberta loved that dog so much.
Her number one love was her daughter Christine. Dear Christine, I am so sorry that your mother is gone. I am so sorry that you must live without her. But know in your heart that she loved you so much and wanted so much to stay living and be with you. She fought the good fight. She gave it her all. My heart goes out to you and if you are ever in Chicago, please please let me know and come visit me and we can talk or you can private message me here on line too. I am here for you Christine. Don't be afraid just write me if you need me. Your mother was a treasure. I know you will miss her sorely. She is at peace now with God.
We will miss you RobertaLouise. We love you big as the sky. Goodbye our beloved Roberta, goodbye. May God protect your loved ones now and forevermore.
Your buddy,ChicagoBonnie
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Post by bannanny on May 18, 2009 21:08:00 GMT -5
Every time I come back to be with Robbie here on her thread, the tears flow from the beautiful things being said about her. She truly did have a most beautiful impact on so many lives by way of her pure and genuine love. We were all so very blessed to have known your mum Christine.
I want you to know I'm also here for you... to talk with, to cry with, or help you with anything you might need ok? I know everyone here feels the same too.
Sid wanted me to let you know she knows now... her heart has broken in many peices. She knew Robbie from the NUSPA days and they shared with one another all the way to this board... Sid loved her dearly too. Your mum was a good good friend to her, and she will never ever forget her. She is so very saddened by this... as we all are.
God bless you Christine ~~ bannanny
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Post by gertie on May 18, 2009 22:34:47 GMT -5
Look at how many of us she touched with her kind and caring nature. She always had a good encouraging word for all of us. We spoke many times about our pups and how much we loved them. I was also wondering about Kyra. She was a wonderful person and although I am sure she is at peace now, she will be very much missed.
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Post by friskers on May 19, 2009 2:05:12 GMT -5
Im so glad I saved this beautiful picture of Roberta , her light really shines through doesnt it?!! Bannaaaans thanks for letting Sid know ......
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Post by toni on May 19, 2009 8:33:47 GMT -5
Friskers and Bannanny, I'm sorry I should have let you know, I'd called Sid the moment I learned about Robbie. I remember when Robbie had that picture taken, and her smile warmed my heart when I saw that picture. I thought here is this precious woman, who gives her heart and kindness so generously, and so far away in New Zealand, going though such a nightmare too with Morgellons, and to see her smiling was such a connection immediately with my heart. I am so sad about our glowing beautiful radiant Robbie, and I am too having a hard time knowing that Morgellons took her. I know she is in Gods arms and comforted now, but the sadness of loss is heavy. She gave us so much.
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Post by violet on May 19, 2009 10:06:05 GMT -5
I sure wish I had had the pleasure of knowing Robbie. I know I would have adored her, as did everyone who knew her.
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Post by bannanny on May 19, 2009 18:19:36 GMT -5
A guardian angel Flew down from above, To teach me a lesson About the powers of love. She whispers to me, Take a hold of my hand, There are so many things I wish you to understand. About the powers of love, And all it can do, To someone who needs To share it with you. A pat on the back, A kind smile on your face, Can make someone's life, A much brighter place. It doesn't take much, To show someone you care, To give them the love, God gave you to share. So please keep in mind, All the powers you possess, To grace someone's life, When they're in distress. You've been put on this earth To bestow the powers of love, And with those final words, She disappeared up above.
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Post by overandover on May 21, 2009 17:29:33 GMT -5
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