Update on cincodemayo

[glitzy07]

Many of you knew our friend cincodemayo from many years here on the boards, and many of you may know that three years ago she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. She has been fighting for her life since that day and has continued to be one of the best examples I have ever seen of someone who tries to stay positive in the face of difficult circumstances. I met Jenna through this very board and we became IRL friends over the past seven years and so did our children.

I'm so sad to share with all of you that Jenna lost her fight last night, on Mother's Day. Below is the message that her husband posted on FB. I thought there would be some of you who would want to know and keep her family in your thoughts and prayers as her two young children and husband grieve the loss of a lifetime.

"My beautiful wife Jenna made the trip to heaven yesterday evening. Though it is incredibly difficult to process right now we are so thankful for the lifetime of memories she has given us. Jenna has given me the best gift that could ever be given with Abraham and Mara. She was the most amazing mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend anyone could have asked for. She will be missed continuously. If you know Jenna, she would want everyone to think of your best memories with her, smile, laugh, give your loved ones a hug, and have a drink for her. We love you Jenna, you'll always be with us."

Hug your loved ones a little tighter today, friends.

[jennistarr1]

I'm...devastated

[Patsy Baloney]

Oh my. May perpetual light shine upon her and comfort and peace be brought to her family.

I’m so sorry to those of you who were close with her. A terrible loss. You’re all in my heart.

[pumpkin]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Thank you for sharing.

[Deleted]

Oh my goodness. That is so awful. If memory serves me correct, she was really young, right? Like early 30s? Not that it's ever not sad, but wasn't this particularly aggressive given her age?

Colon cancer has had a devastating impact on my family, having lost several family members to it. If you see a GFM or some other support for her kids, would you send it to me? I don't have a lot to give, but I'd like to give something to help them out.

[Wallflower]

I'm so very sorry to hear this news. May her family find solace in the easing of her pain and the memories of her friends.

[zaneyzoo]

I am so sad to read this. I always like her and my heart sank when she received her diagnosis.

Love to her and her family. Thank you for sharing - she actually crossed my mind the other day.

[pierogigirl]

Oh, no.  I will keep her family in my thoughts.  That is so sad.

[glitzy07]

@princessbubbleyum Yes, she would have turned 35 this summer. She had two young children, a 6yo son and a 4yo daughter. Unfortunately they didn't find the cancer until it was stage four and had spread multiple places. 

When she was first diagnosed, she was expected to have a prognosis of approximately two years. She always said that it was her intention to live to see her son start kindergarten, which would have been 2 years and nine months after diagnosis. He started last fall and she was there to send him off. <3

[basilosaurus]

May 11, 2020 16:43:33 GMT -5 @princessbubbleyum said:

Oh my goodness. That is so awful. If memory serves me correct, she was really young, right? Like early 30s? Not that it's ever not sad, but wasn't this particularly aggressive given her age? 

My mom was diagnosed at 37 and dead at 40. My understanding is that if you get this particular cancer young it's usually particularly aggressive.

I do vaguely remember cincodemayo. So sad for everyone. My heart especially goes out to those girls as that's my personal history, too.

ETA Now I see the ages. That was my sister and me. She was 5, I was 6. And, yeah, seeing us off to "big" school, preK, was a goal for her, too, which she did see and was able to volunteer in our classes despite aggressive chemo. 

[circa1978]

I am so, so sorry to hear this. I thought of her often and didn't realize things had taken this turn from her posts. :-(

[Deleted]

May 11, 2020 16:50:11 GMT -5 basilosaurus said:

May 11, 2020 16:43:33 GMT -5 @princessbubbleyum said:

Oh my goodness. That is so awful. If memory serves me correct, she was really young, right? Like early 30s? Not that it's ever not sad, but wasn't this particularly aggressive given her age? 

My mom was diagnosed at 37 and dead at 40. My understanding is that if you get this particular cancer young it's usually particularly aggressive.

I do vaguely remember her. So sad for everyone. My heart especially goes out to those girls as that's my personal history, too.

I am so sorry about your mom. 

[Deleted]

May 11, 2020 16:48:55 GMT -5 glitzy07 said:

@princessbubbleyum Yes, she would have turned 35 this summer. She had two young children, a 6yo son and a 4yo daughter. Unfortunately they didn't find the cancer until it was stage four and had spread multiple places. 

When she was first diagnosed, she was expected to have a prognosis of approximately two years. She always said that it was her intention to live to see her son start kindergarten, which would have been 2 years and nine months after diagnosis. He started last fall and she was there to send him off. <3

I'm so glad she was able to reach that milestone. Just so heartbreaking. 

[flygirl]

I’m sorry to see this. She seemed to be a very kind soul.

[mrsd2006]

That is so awful. I didnt realize that she was so sick. Prayers for her family and friends

[Kristinmo]

I’m so sorry to hear this. Keeping her family and friends in my thoughts.

[rosiebear]

How sad. Cancer is so unfair. I’m so sorry for your loss and for her family.

[rootbeerfloat]

I'm sorry

[nextbigthing]

Oh no. I remember when she was diagnosed and I was always so glad to see her posts.

May she rest in peace. Prayers for her family 😕

[ksun]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to those of you who knew her well.

[devonpow]

Oh I’m so so sorry to hear this devastating news

[starburst604]

I am so saddened by this. I remember when she was diagnosed and how shocking that was. I’ve thought of her often on here and wondered how she was. My prayers are with her family.

[goldengirlz]

I’m so sad to hear this, and so very sorry for those of you who knew her in real life. She seemed like an amazing person and my heart breaks for her family.

[redheadbaker]

I was just thinking about her. I'm so sorry to hear this.

[shopgirl07]

I’m so, so sorry to hear this. Such awful news.

[keyslover]

Love and light sent to her family.

[Beagle]

I'm so sad to hear this. May her memory be a blessing.

[Monica Geller]

I’m so sorry to see this. Prayers of comfort for everyone who loved her.

[tripleshot]

I’m so sad to hear this. Keeping her and her family in my thoughts.

[sugarbear]

Oh, I am so sorry to see this news. Sending love to those who knew her.