Yellow Rose

Walking in faith while I battle ALS.

Monday, May 07, 2007

One Last Deep Breath


Helen has lost her battle with ALS. She passed, surrounded by her loving family on May 5th. Her family read her blog so if you would like to leave your condolences I'm sure they will get them. She loved this club and writing haiku. You all supported her by giving her a voice and I know she would have thanked you.
Wrapped in angel wings
soul lifted up to heaven
yellow rose is home
I will miss you Helen!
Love always, Tammy

posted by Tammy Brierly @ 10:07 AM  

22 Comments:

  • At 12:38 PM, Blogger susanlavonne said…

    To Helen's Family:
    I am truly sorry for your profound loss. I will admit that when Jennifer and I began One Deep Breath almost a year ago that neither of us could have anticipated the caring little community of writers that resulted. Through sharing our writings we become involved in other writers lives in the most inexplicable way. We learn to "know" one another despite the physical and geographical boundaries that exist. Please know that Helen gave as much to us through her writings as I hope we did in providing her a place in which to share.
    Most sincerely, Susan of ODB

     

  • At 1:12 PM, Blogger Mimey said…

    Very sad news. Wish I had something more comforting to say than that.

     

  • At 1:29 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    My sympathy to the family and to Tammy who is truly a caring friend.
    We will miss Yellow Rose.

     

  • At 1:39 PM, Blogger rhino said…

    My prayers go out to Helen and her family. This community of poets is (and will continue to be) truly blessed by her contributions.

     

  • At 2:02 PM, Blogger Julie said…

    For Helen's family: I extend my sincere sympathy to all of you. In sharing her life and experiences here with us, she endeared herself to us while increasing our awareness of ALS. I'll miss her.

     

  • At 8:42 PM, Blogger Deb R said…

    To Helen's family and friends - I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts.

     

  • At 9:32 PM, Blogger Jone said…

    Dear Helen's family and friends, I am sorry for your loss. She was brave and her haiku was a joy to read. Much peace and love as you go trough this time.

     

  • At 9:48 PM, Blogger Jennifer S. said…

    Thinking of you... We, who barely know Helen, will miss her. I cannot imagine your pain. -Jennifer

     

  • At 10:09 PM, Blogger Marcia (MeeAugraphie) said…

    To Helen's family and friends. I am so so sorry.

     

  • At 2:14 AM, Blogger GreenishLady said…

    I pray for the progress of Helen's dear soul, and for healing for all of you left behind.

     

  • At 2:58 AM, Blogger Crafty Green Poet said…

    Very sad news. My thoughts are with you all.

     

  • At 3:43 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You'll be missed.

     

  • At 5:05 AM, Blogger Regina said…

    I am so sorry for your loss. Helen was a wonderful poet who shared so much through her writings. I will remember her courage and faithfulness for the rest of my life...
    God bless you all and much love...
    Regina Clare Jane
    xoxo

     

  • At 7:17 AM, Blogger Becca said…

    Helen's beautiful and courageous spirit was so evident in the poetry she shared. She will be missed.

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

     

  • At 8:52 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I have only known Helen's poems for a few, short weeks. She always seemed to have something profound conveyed in so few words. My sympathies to you, her family. May her rose bloom under the eternal light of God...
    Christine in MT

     

  • At 10:43 AM, Blogger Patois42 said…

    I am grateful that I was able to read some of Helen's poems. She seems to have been a truly remarkable woman. I hope her writings give you some comfort. I am sorry for your loss.

     

  • At 1:05 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I'm sorry to hear of her passing.

     

  • At 9:26 PM, Blogger megan said…

    I'm hoping all these voices bring some comfort to you and that somehow it will help to know we're thinking of you.

     

  • At 1:08 PM, Blogger strauss said…

    I am new to One Deep Breath. My condolences to Helen's family at this time, I am sorry that I missed the opportunity to converse with her.

     

  • At 3:26 PM, Blogger get zapped said…

    It was a joy sharing poetry with her. My heart and prayers go out to Helen and her family.

     

  • At 10:12 AM, Blogger sandy said…

    I just found your blog here. I am so so sorry that Helen went through what she did. To her family, many hugs and blessings to you.

    sandy

     

  • At 1:01 AM, Blogger Bedazzzled1 said…

    My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Yellow Rose. May you always feel her around you in the winds that blow and the sun that shines.

     

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