QuoteReplyTopic: The Passing of Another TNBCer Posted: Today at 4:41pm
Hello ladies. My name is Matt, and I am the Pink Warrior's loving
hubby. I am so terribly sorry to have to announce that my dearest
Kimberly lost her fight this morning. God called her home around 11:30
today. She fought a very noble and valiant fight. And she fought it
all the way to the end. I don't have the time to go into any details
because I have to go get our precious daughter from day care and let her
know the bad news.
I know you all are a very tight
and supporting community. I thank you for all your prayers in the past,
in the future. And I pray that each of you all that are effected by
this devastating disease are able to find a course of treatment that
works for you. God Bless you all!
Dx:10/09,IDC Stg 2,Gr 3,TN
BRCA 1&2 -
Partial DD EC/AC
Local recur 11/10
BMX 12/10 Right proph
TC x 4 Rads x 33
9/11 Skin mets, mediastinal & hilar nodes
Abraxane/Avastin
Matt, I am so sorry to hear the news of Kim's passing. I
admire her courage and tenacity in her long fight with this terrible
disease. You and your family will remain in my prayers.
Dx IDC TNBC MDA 2/11 age 51 T2N0M0 Grd 3 4.8cm BRCA- vitD 22 Taxol
12wk FAC once 3 wk for 12 wk Complete chemo 8/11 Tumor not found on
scans Lump surgery 0/4 nodes 9/11 pCR 30 rads done 11/11
Thank you for taking the time to post. I
am without words....they seem so inadequate. Your wife was a truly
lovely woman. I hate to ask you to do this but could you be so kind, at
some point, to go into the forum called Remembering Nancy Block
Zenna-TNBC tributes and try to post some more biographical information
there. I think we would all appreciate knowing more about your lovely
bride.
She was not just a warrior for herself;
she was for many here as well. She simply graced us with her presence.
Even as she fought she reached out to help all of us. Truly remarkable.
It was an honor for me to get to know her a bit.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
warmly,
Steve
Edited by steve - Today at 5:14pm
I am a BRCA1(187delAG)+ grandson, son and father of women affected
by breast/oc-my daughter, inherited the mutation from me, and at age 36,
was dx 2004 TNBC
75%invasive quandrantectomy,PBM,LAVH/BSO
mainsailset
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Matt, knowing Kim's courage I am not surprised that she found a
warrior soul mate in you. Your love gave her such strength and lasting
courage and now I want you to know that though you are facing another
journey to keep yourself and your young daughter and family upright in a
world that must feel like it is spinning out of control, please please
return here to visit as you are a part of our forever family and
whatever we can do to give you support, we will stand by.
For you and your family, one of my favorites
The Little Ship
I stood watching as the little ship sailed out to sea.
The setting sun tinted her white sails with a golden light and as she disappeared from sight
a voice at my side whispered. "She is gone"
But the sea was a narrow one.
On the farther shore a little band of friends had gathered to watch and wait in happy
expection.
Suddenly they caught sight of the tiny sail and, at the very moment when my companion
had whispered "She is gone"
A glad shout went up in joyous welcome. "Here she comes!"
I got to know Kim from this forum and we both had recurrences
about the same time and shared so much going through treatment together.
I consider Kim my good friend. I had the privilege and honor to meet
Kim, Matt and their family. Matt and Kim truly were a team and
supported each other unconditionally. Kim told me she found someone
special in Matt and she was blessed. I have to agree. But I also
believe Matt was equally blessed in finding a partner in Kim. The first
time we had lunch together Kim had made me this beautiful bracelet and
also crafted the box it came in. Kim was so talented and creative.
The
last time I saw Kim was on December 9th when her and Matt joined us for
lunch after one of Kim's treatments in St. Louis. At that time, Kim
was doing so well and responding to treatment. I prayed that it would
continue. My heart has been so heavy today with Kim's passing. I can't
believe this beautiful person is gone from us. I wish all of you could
have met Kim. She fought this with all she had to give. She loved her
husband and children so much.
Matt, you will
always be part of our family. Let us help you and your family if you
need anything. Bless you Matt for being a wonderful husband and father.
I am so sad to learn of Kim's passing today. How brave she was ,and such
a valiant warrior. I pray for her family and I pray for a cure.. We
must find a cure... Blessings to all.. Susie
dx 10/08,age 56,.75 cm. Stage1 Grade3,lumpectomy,SN neg..,AC
12/08-02/09,35rads,03/09-05/09,BRCA2+(E1415X),06/09,oophorectomy 10/09,
Zometa - IV/mo.,07/09-08/10, lumpectomy #2 10/20/10 NED
LRM216
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Location: Marietta, GA
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I am literally sick to my stomach at reading this post. Even when I
clicked on it, I thought it was Kim telling us of another sister's
passing - not that it was Kim that has left us. Please know that we all
are sincerely mourning the loss of your beloved, brave, compassionate
and loving wife. While I never had the pleasure of meeting her in
person, and getting to know her personally, as Donna was fortunate to
do, I feel as though I did know her personally.
Please know that my prayers and my condolences are being sent to
you and the children, and all the many others that loved Kim too, both
through this post and in spirit. We all have been blessed having had
Kim leave her footprints on our hearts. God bless you.
Linda
Linda
Linda - diagnosed at age 62
Diag 2/23/09 IDC 1.2 cent. IDC right breast,Stage 1, Grade 3,0/1 nodes - Triple Neg
4 DD AC every two weeks, 1 Dd Taxol, then 3 Taxotere every three weeks - rads x 33
dmwolf
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Location: Berkeley, CA
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Matt, I am just crushed. Kim became a dear friend , first through
this community and later through FB and phone calls. I am crying here
at my desk. I am so very very sorry you lost your darling wife. She
tried so hard to stay on earth for you and the lovely daughter you
created together. What a completely hideous disease - I hate it so
much.
I can only imagine what you are going through as you
prepare to break the news to your sweet little girl. She is very
lucky to have you for a father. I know you will continue to raise her
with great love and help her remember Kim.
Our arms are around both of you, and Kim's spirit as well.
My heart breaks for Kim's family. So hard, so wrong. What a brave
young man she has for a son. A very sad day. Tears and questions of why
her, why now. She will be missed. Praying for her family.
Thanks, Donna, for keeping us informed. I'm so glad you got to meet Kim.
Laura
DX 10/09 @44, Stage I IDC tnbc, DCIS other side, Neoadjuvant TCx4,
Bilateral Mastectomy w/Recon 1/10, 1.2cm 0/7 Nodes, 5/11 Mets to
Lungs/Lymph Nodes, Avastin/Taxol, 10/11 Bone Mets, Xgeva
I'm sick over this news. She was doing well not long ago. I have no
words of wisdom. Only deep sadness for her family and all who love
Kim.
Mindy
Dx July 2011-Stage I IDC,TN- Grew to Stage IIa, Grade 3, No ev of
node involve- BRCA 1+, chondroid metaplasia. Daugter also BRCA1+/ Tumor
grew on Taxol. Now on FEC w/better response.Surgery on
3-12
Oh I am so sorry for her family. Kim has been so generous to share
her experiences with all of us. I am going to pray for her family. This
is just so sad.
Kim was a kind and generous person. Not all of us would show our
wounds and imperfections to try and help someone else. Kim did. She
wanted affirmation of what she had and at the same time to show all of
us what to watch for. (remember the skin mets pictures she shared?)
Matt you are a special husband and J is a special son. All of the
children are special. Also know from me what a Special Person Kim was.
All my Love and Prayers.
I'm heartbroken......no words to describe how I feel...... Matt, I pray that you and your family will be comforted by knowing how much Kim meant to everyone on this site. May God give you peace during this difficult time. She will be missed, but never forgotten.
What a heavy heart today on learning that Kim lost her fight with this dreadful disease. My thought and prayers are with her family at this time. She was such an inspiration to everyone on this forum.
God give her family comfort and peace. Bless you all, Genie
DX 3/10/08 at age 67, IDC. Stage 1, Grade 3, 1.5 cm. KI-67 99% at MX . Bilateral mastectomy 4/1/08 Node-, BRCA 1/2-,BARD1+, TX:Cytoxan/Taxotere x4,3 in family with TNBC
I'm so sad... Kim was such a wonderful lady. I hate what this disease does to the people we love. I will be praying for you Kim and for your family. Rest in peace sweet Kim.
Natalia
Natalia, 38 years
Dx TNBC 10/22/08, BRCA1+
Double Mx 11/20/08 with Recon.
3/37 nodes
Rads 7 weeks done 8/09
ACx4 every 2 weeks and Tx12 weeks. Avastin e/3 weeksx10 (Clinical Trial) Done Dec/09
Thank you so much, everyone. I plan to come back to try and tell her story sometime. But for anyone interested can find more information about her services at:
http://www.delislefuneralhome.net/
There is nothing there yet, but I'll be going there this afternoon to make the arrangements and it will get updated at that point.
Dx:10/09,IDC Stg 2,Gr 3,TN
BRCA 1&2 -
Partial DD EC/AC
Local recur 11/10
BMX 12/10 Right proph
TC x 4 Rads x 33
9/11 Skin mets, mediastinal & hilar nodes
Abraxane/Avastin
From Kim's posts on the TNBC forum, we got to know her strength, fighting spirit as well as
her caring and sharing with all the TNBC members, families and friends.
Kim, know your goodness and strength will live on in those you loved and cared for.
May Kim's strength and love continue to encircle her own family and friends ( and her TNBC
family and friends ) now and always.
And, as Kim said in some of her posts to others, we now say to Kim.........
Kim........Rest in Eternal Peace.
Thank you Kim for all your support to our TN family. Many lives have been touched by your brave fighting spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God's love comfort them.
Connie
Age 40,
Felt lump 8/20/10
Lumpectomy 9/7
DX 1.5 tumor stg I 9/13 margin not clear
Double MX w/ expanders 10/8
Final tumor size 1.7, 0/3 + nodes
AC-T chemo 11/8 - 2/21
TE/implant exchange 3/29
Kimberly Ann (Rainwater) Clark Was born March 19, 1972 in Memphis, TN to Donna Marie (Pyle) Rainwater and Floyd Rainwater. She died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Poplar Bluff, MO at the age of 39 years, 10 months and 25 days. She was united in marriage to Matthew Clark on Jan. 13, 2006 in Poplar Bluff, MO he survives of the home.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Donna Marie (Pyle) Rainwater & Floyd Rainwater; Grandparents; C.D. & Virginia Pyle, A.C. & Mary Rainwater & Uncle William Bryant Pyle. She was a member of the New Home General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. She loved spending time with her family & friends, Scrap Booking and she made many beautiful Bracelets for Breast Cancer.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband; Matthew Clark of Poplar Bluff, MO Sons: Joshua Aaron Rainwater & Samuel Clark both of Poplar Bluff, MO, and her daughter; Donna Elizabeth Clark also of Poplar Bluff, MO and a host many other relatives and friends.
Visitation
10:00A.M. - 12:00P.M., Friday, February 17, 2012 DeLisle Funeral Home 209 West Main Street Portageville, mo 63873
Funeral
12:00P.M., Friday, February 17, 2012 DeLisle Funeral Home 209 West Main Street Portageville, mo 63873
I am so sorry to hear about Kim's passing. She was a trooper and I am sure has left her indelible heart upon all of yours. Please know that Kim will be with you always in your heart and in the memories you have made together. I pray that our Lord be with you always as you journey on to another "new normal" life, less one...
Take care and please know that we are your family here and post whenever you feel the need. We will help you through this as best we can..
Hugs and many prayers for you all, Helen in Nova Scotia
I just went back to find the one post that Kim wrote in October that made me chuckle and will have those images in my mind of her for a long time! Happy driving Kim! xox
Stage IV - Lung Mets Posted: Oct 31 2011 at 5:27pm What a difference a day can make. Hold onto that!! I got up this mid day (haha) around 11:45 and came upstairs. I took my shower, got dressed, ate lunch and played around on Facebook a while. I bounced my baby girl on my lap, snuggled and hugged her, laughed with her, rubbed noses with her. Josh had the day off from school for teacher conferences so he watched Beth for me while I LEFT THE HOUSE ALONE. I drove my little blue Mustang all over town with my stereo blaring in my ears.
I remember when Matt surprised Kim with the new blue Mustang. She was so excited and happy to see it in her driveway. She loved that car and the feeling while driving it with the music turned up!
Matt posted the sweetest video on his FB page. It was a clip of their beautiful 5 year old daughter sitting at the computer watching a slide show of pictures of Kim. Beth was talking to her mother and even sang happy birthday to her. My tears were falling as I watched.
DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09) 11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I enjoyed meeting you and Kim at lunch with Donna S. in December. Kim was such a strong, confident and caring person with such strong faith. I'm so glad that she had you by her side for support and that you will be there for your children. I hope that in time you will have peace.
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