My Sister, Maureen
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My Sister, Maureen

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    • October 31, 2013 at 9:24 pm
    team_maureen
    Participant

      Dear MPIP Community,

      My family and I never posted on the page, but we read it every single day — my baby sister, Maureen, battled melanoma for three years. She just passed away, at age 29, on Sunday. I wanted to take a minute to say thank you — we don't know each other but we know what this terrible disease can do. My mom and I looked to you for advice and comfort — you helped us fight this battle even though we never met. 

      We made sure, in her official death notice, to say that she passed from Melanoma. We wanted people to know that this disease is not "just skin cancer" as we're heard from others. It's a beast. But Maureen is now at peace, and we will keep each of you in our hearts and prayers always. Warmest reagards,  Alexandra Abboud Miller

      —————

      From Team Maureen facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaureenAbboud

      Team Maureen
      October 28 via mobile

      Our dearest Maureen passed away last night surrounded by her family, friends, and a love that could have burst the room. 

      Our hearts are broken, but to have known her, and to have helped her fight this terrible disease, was a privilege and an honor. All of you, as part of Team Maureen, were such an important part of this journey. We can't thank you enough for that — she always said that this page, your words and photos, helped her keep going when it would have been so easy to just stop fighting.

      Maureen lived more in 29 years than most people do in a lifetime. She travelled the world, loved so deeply, and always lived her personal and work life with passion and determination. She was so much to so many people. 

      So what do we do now? We cry as long as we need to. We remember her every time we hear a champagne cork pop. We eventually do what she's always done, what she would have us do now: "pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together."

      We love you, Maureen. Be at peace, our sweet Angel.

       

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        • October 31, 2013 at 10:08 pm
        aldakota22
        Participant

          So sorry for your loss.To loose a loved one so young to this beast is horrorible.Wish i would have known her.What a remarkable young lady.Cry as long as you need.Keep her memories forever.Beat the Beast. Al

            • October 31, 2013 at 11:08 pm
            vivian
            Participant

              Dear Alexandra,

              I am so sorry for you and your family.  Losing a sibling is unexpectedly difficult, especially at such a young age.  Please know that many people here are thinkng about you all and wishing you peace.

              Lear 

              • November 1, 2013 at 12:04 am
              Bubbles
              Participant

                Your sister sounds awesome.  I love her mantra and am so sorry for your loss.  A supportive sis and family meant more to her than you will ever know.  Believe me.  Hugs.  C

                • November 1, 2013 at 12:04 am
                Bubbles
                Participant

                  Your sister sounds awesome.  I love her mantra and am so sorry for your loss.  A supportive sis and family meant more to her than you will ever know.  Believe me.  Hugs.  C

                  • November 1, 2013 at 12:04 am
                  Bubbles
                  Participant

                    Your sister sounds awesome.  I love her mantra and am so sorry for your loss.  A supportive sis and family meant more to her than you will ever know.  Believe me.  Hugs.  C

                    • October 31, 2013 at 11:08 pm
                    vivian
                    Participant

                      Dear Alexandra,

                      I am so sorry for you and your family.  Losing a sibling is unexpectedly difficult, especially at such a young age.  Please know that many people here are thinkng about you all and wishing you peace.

                      Lear 

                      • October 31, 2013 at 11:08 pm
                      vivian
                      Participant

                        Dear Alexandra,

                        I am so sorry for you and your family.  Losing a sibling is unexpectedly difficult, especially at such a young age.  Please know that many people here are thinkng about you all and wishing you peace.

                        Lear 

                      • October 31, 2013 at 10:08 pm
                      aldakota22
                      Participant

                        So sorry for your loss.To loose a loved one so young to this beast is horrorible.Wish i would have known her.What a remarkable young lady.Cry as long as you need.Keep her memories forever.Beat the Beast. Al

                        • October 31, 2013 at 10:08 pm
                        aldakota22
                        Participant

                          So sorry for your loss.To loose a loved one so young to this beast is horrorible.Wish i would have known her.What a remarkable young lady.Cry as long as you need.Keep her memories forever.Beat the Beast. Al

                          • November 1, 2013 at 1:15 am
                          BrianP
                          Participant

                            From the facebook page your sister really seemed like a beautiful vibrant young lady.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  The pictures of your sister, with her dark hair and olive skin, remind me that this beast can reach out and touch anyone no matter what your genetics might be.  Prayers go out to you and your family.

                            Brian

                            • November 1, 2013 at 1:15 am
                            BrianP
                            Participant

                              From the facebook page your sister really seemed like a beautiful vibrant young lady.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  The pictures of your sister, with her dark hair and olive skin, remind me that this beast can reach out and touch anyone no matter what your genetics might be.  Prayers go out to you and your family.

                              Brian

                              • November 1, 2013 at 1:15 am
                              BrianP
                              Participant

                                From the facebook page your sister really seemed like a beautiful vibrant young lady.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  The pictures of your sister, with her dark hair and olive skin, remind me that this beast can reach out and touch anyone no matter what your genetics might be.  Prayers go out to you and your family.

                                Brian

                                • November 1, 2013 at 1:18 am
                                JerryfromFauq
                                Participant

                                  So sorry for your lose.  Hang onto the good memories and of course feeel ssad at the absence of aa loved on to hug.

                                  • November 1, 2013 at 1:18 am
                                  JerryfromFauq
                                  Participant

                                    So sorry for your lose.  Hang onto the good memories and of course feeel ssad at the absence of aa loved on to hug.

                                    • November 1, 2013 at 1:18 am
                                    JerryfromFauq
                                    Participant

                                      So sorry for your lose.  Hang onto the good memories and of course feeel ssad at the absence of aa loved on to hug.

                                      • November 1, 2013 at 1:07 pm
                                      Tina D
                                      Participant

                                        I am so sorry for this terrible loss of one so very young. I am so sorry for your grief. I also looked through her photos on fb just now and see how very beautiful she was. May you treasure all the precious, priceless memories and find comfort there. My sincere condolences to you all…

                                        Tina

                                        • November 1, 2013 at 1:07 pm
                                        Tina D
                                        Participant

                                          I am so sorry for this terrible loss of one so very young. I am so sorry for your grief. I also looked through her photos on fb just now and see how very beautiful she was. May you treasure all the precious, priceless memories and find comfort there. My sincere condolences to you all…

                                          Tina

                                          • November 1, 2013 at 1:07 pm
                                          Tina D
                                          Participant

                                            I am so sorry for this terrible loss of one so very young. I am so sorry for your grief. I also looked through her photos on fb just now and see how very beautiful she was. May you treasure all the precious, priceless memories and find comfort there. My sincere condolences to you all…

                                            Tina

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