debutaunt.com

Hi Deb - I am so delighted to visit today and see another post. I cried reading about the card from Zoe and am praying you will get to hug her very soon. One day at a time - one step at a time - you CAN do it and I have 150% confidence that you will.
Many hugs

Thrilled you got to hear Zoe's voice!!!

You are awesome and amazing, and I am so proud of you!!!!

Keep up the fight. You inspire.

Can't wait to read about you hugging Zoe.

Love and Light, my dear friend!!!!

So good to read your own words, Deb! You are an amazing woman, and you fight dirty. Keep it up!

Fight on, Deb! Continuing to cheer for you. You are every inch a miracle and one tough betch. ;)

the birdtalker herself said you're a survivor. she knows things, she does.

so glad you're on the mend. so, so, so glad. i can't wait for you to be able to see the zoester too.

prayers from the east coast to you still.

xomox

I am thrilled to see your words.....You are truly a walking miracle. Love you Deb!!!

May God continue to bless you.

Deb, i am so so so glad to hear from you in your words. Have been following sis #2's flickr for updates, and holding you all in my heart.
xx

omg...you gave me goosebumps...that song means sooo much to me. Keep on keepin on, for her...I know you are! :D

Deb you amaze me daily.

So happy you're back!!! You have more admirers out there than you know--like me--who have never posted (until now.) I wish I could give you a big hug! here's a cyber hug...and love...!

S

Wow...just wow! You are a powerful woman.

Pure magic, you are.

Love,
Skye xo+

So glad to see you're back. I've been checking your page often, hoping for an update.

You'll continue to be in my prayers.

Deb,
A few weeks ago, when your sister gave some grim news, I remember going to bed and thinking, "please god, please help her get better." I am so so happy to be reading your words from you personally. I hope your transition to breathing on your own goes well.

Lots of well wishes, cheering you from the sidelines.

Praying for you Deb! Keep fighting!
*lots of love*

Praying for you Deb! Keep fighting!
*lots of love*

Lovely to see you up!!!! So sorry you had to wait another day to move - hope they do it today for you.

Dude!It is SO nice to see you blogging.

Keeping hanging in there. Apparently, the Rehab hospital still needs to make some more arrangements for space, so the transfer may be delayed until today, tomorrow, the next day, or whenever they got around to it. I really wish they wouldn't have told us it was going to be yesterday because I know you are so sick of being in there.

It's amazing that doctor time is even slower than lawyer time.

I live by your mantra--"I can do this because I AM doing this."

Sooo glad you're doing better. I've been keeping track of your progress by reading your sister's updates and have kept my fingers crossed for you. You'll be up and running around in no time!

Deb, prayers are continuing. I am constantly amazed at God's wonderful grace. I know the weeks have been tough but, our prayers have been answered and will continue to be answered. HUGS from a stranger.

legs4miles

Deb, I have no words- except..

You are my (S)HERO. I am humbled. Much love from Illinois.

Illinois Deb

You're at the rehab hospital!

YIPPEE!

May this next step be HUGE!

Much love,
Skye xo+

Fantastic news that you'll be going to rehab. That's not a baby step, that's a run around the block! Yippee!

You go, girl. Just read that you are at the rehab hospital. Much hard work ahead of you, but YOU CAN DO IT.
Praying for you, Deb.

Deb totally ROCK THE HOUSE!!!!! Terry is out driving what he rode in training today. WOO HOO!!!

Debu_Hero:
Praise God for all things great and small....I'm still with you in thoughts, prayers, and spirit.

"Be still and know that I am God," says He. You are in His very capable hands.

Love to you this c-ccold, chilly Indiana morn,
~Nita

You are amazing. Keep on getting stronger. We are all praying for you in chilly Chicago.

Happy St. Valentine's Day Deb. You are more wonderful than you know.

Oh my gosh!! I got chills all over when I saw your post! I am so glad to hear that you are doing better. You are absolutely amazing!
Cami

Keep getting stronger Deb. I'm praying for you and sending you my strength.

Emiliano

Saw your sis's post. Why are you alone there? Can you not have visitors? I would *love* to come visit and bring you some cheer if they would let me! Call or e-mail if you want a visit. :)

Deb,

I have only talked to you one via email..but I have kept informed of your progress though your blog and your sisters blog.

I am just thrilled that you are getting better. I pray for you everyday and I know you will make it though all of this crap!

Much love to you.
~Sym

Deb,

I felt sooooo bad that I missed you when you texted last week. I was apparently taking care of people much sicker than you. :) I'm so very happy that you're out of this big house. I'm proud of you girlfriend. Keep on. That's what you do. I love you. M

As always, prayers from here. Go get 'em.

The other day, my son asked me how a friend can be a hero.

And I just shrugged and said, "Because Deb is."

Love you.

Sending you love today, Deb. SO much strength, hope and love.

Hey sassy--

Have been missing you. Hugs about the not eating etc. And - you know- BREATH on your own.
I love you.
xx
M

Hey sassy--

Have been missing you. Hugs about the not eating etc. And - you know- BREATH on your own.
I love you.
xx
M

Hi Deb,

I'm hoping your rehab is coming along. Sitting by and awaiting my next assignment from you. My prayers are with you, your family, doctors and nurses.

Deb says hi. It's not easy for her to type these days but she thinks of all of you, and I read her comments to her. We watched Officer and a Gentlemen today--so cheesy and wonderful. She's back to reading her junk magazines. She has a very hunky nurse today.

Rehabilitation is slow. Right now they are just trying to reduce her medications and work on getting her off the trach.

Thanks all for all the support. For those who want to visit, the visiting hours at the new facility are 8a-1p, 3-6p, 8-9p. She loves seeing folks.

-Steph

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Don't be lonely! We're all here!!

I'm in Houston . Please let me know if I can help in any way...bring junky magazines, movies, new pjs, anything at all. I read Assertive Cancer Blog and have been following your progress there.
I think you can see my email address? That is my first name.

Hi Deb,

Sorry to hear that you are lonely, but we are all with you. Keep getting stronger and better.

Lots of love,
Emiliano

Hi Deb! Sorry you're lonely. Wish I lived in Houston so I could visit you. Hopefully you're having some visitors by now. So glad that you've moved to rehab!! Take care and keep your spirits up, look how far you've come so far!!

Love from Dallas!
TXRosebud

Hi Deb! Sorry you're lonely. Wish I lived in Houston so I could visit you. Hopefully you're having some visitors by now. So glad that you've moved to rehab!! Take care and keep your spirits up, look how far you've come so far!!

Love from Dallas!
TXRosebud

Checking in on you again and I understand you're pretty tired, and maybe even a little bit sad. When you're at your most down, think of that little bird-talker and know that yes, you can do this.

Hang in there Deb. Every day is one day closer to going home.

Hey Deb,
Just checking in to see how you are doing. We are missing you and your wit. I know you can do this!!! Prayers continue to be sent.

xoxo
Missy

Debu--

There are so many people who love you that you've never even met...does thinking of that help at all? I for one would just adore to give you the biggest hug ever then take out to the park so that you could feel the breeze on your face and hear the birds sing and smell the flowers. It doesn't seem like
a very difficult maneuver--One person to pilot thr w/chair and another with a small portable oxygen tank with a platic hose attached that could be plugged into your trache if you needed help to breathe. Not a big production at alle , no ventilator machine needed, just squeeze the bag if hou need a breath. You could go to a salon and get a shampoo, massage and a great cut & style, even if your hair is very thin or short. Or how about this--I hear hot stone massages are amazing.

For it is my humble opinion that some outings away from the dingy hospital might, hopefully lift that wonderful spirit of yours, that is laying so low right now. Sis #1, 2 & 3, what do think?

Maybe at some point in the future when Deb feels up to it, you could invite a few of her blog friends down there for a l'il get-together maybe outdoors again--I keep returning to that outdoor theme because speaking for myself, when I feel sad or hopeless I go outside, and it always makes me feel stronger and more inspired.

I would just love to see her happy for just a little while. And I've never even met her! But she has touched me and many others through her writings.

Hugs from me!
Susan from VA

praying that you are doing better each day-that's what warrior chicks do :)

Thinkin' about you Deb-

Much love and prayers from Illinois-

Illinois Deb

My love and biggest-most-positive-thoughts are with you every day.

You are doing so incredibly well, Deb. You are such an inspiration to us all.

Love,
Skye xo+

Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Susan's outdoor excursion sounds nice.

I'll share my favorite whimsical diversion:

Persuasively haunting, the tropical beach bids me to come closer but not in a rushed and hasty way; stay, linger and soak up the warmth with no need to hurry and no deadlines to meet. I'm drawn away from the routines that compel me to go, get things done, report back to people and generally keep my part of the rat race running. As my eyes close, I'm momentarily on holiday, captivated by the offer of relaxation, enticed by the subtle undertones of healing and restoration.

Soft sand beneath my feet, surf lapping up on the island's edge, kissing it playfully as the sound of the ocean tide cleanses my mind of all concerns.

Almost imperceptibly, a wisp of hair moves across my neck. Soft breath on my skin feels like the sun warming languid bodies nestled into the sand. Barely-moist lips brushing across my neck stir my thoughts, awakening my senses like a cooling breeze through the palms. The cool imprint left a faint chill like a short gust of sea spray.

Rather than startle from the unexpected kiss, I close my eyes to extend my stay in paradise and wonder if the memory will remain as vivid forever.

©1991-2009BLKelley

[True story: standing in a warehouse taking inventory, a fellow I was very fond of approached me in stealth mode and planted the warmest and tiniest of smooches on the nape of my neck, unaware that while doing the mundane tasks of counting telecommunications equipment, I had mentally wandered off to an unknown island and was enjoying a little flight of fancy - just imagining hanging out on the beach.

When I did snap back to reality, I felt relaxed and renewed as if I had literally been gone a week. Recalling it still has that affect on me, too. :) ]

Deb:

I've been keeping up with your blog as well as talking to mutual friends. I sincerely hope you're doing well. You can beat this. You're a strong woman. May God bless you and your family and of course, Zoe. I hope she knows how strong her mother is.

Hang in there Deb. You are doing great and we all know you can do it. Much love and strength.

Emiliano

I love you, Deb.

Hi Deb,

Been checking for updates.

I'm sure you have your work cut out for you with your rehab. Just remember to go easy on yourself but, don't you ever, ever give up. Sometimes the fog seems really too thick but then there are a few blue holes here and there and petty soon the sunshine is back along with the clarty that makes life so great.

We are all here for you and love you very much.

It would be great to hear a progress report in the upcoming weeks.

Love,

EV

Love you.

Love you.

I'm keeping you in my prayers, Deb. I'll be sending you thoughts of strength and overcomer's spirit. Please know that we're all gathering 'round the monitors and keyboards in the hope that you can feel the love and draw strength, hope and lots of fight from it.

Bren

God Bless you Deb. You are in my prayers.

Deb...been reading your update on the sis's flicker account...keep fighting girl. Your sis is right you know, it only takes 1 to change a statistic. Although, you know you are way more than a statistic to us.

In our prayers every day.

You CAN do this, Deb.

You WILL do this.

Much love,
Skye xo+

hi deb. i just wanted you to know that WE know how hard you're fighting. we've witnessed how much fight you have. we know you're doing your best because that's what you always do. keep fighting, girl!

xomox

Love, love, and more love.

You are such a fighter, Deb.

xo+

Much love and positive energy. Keep up the good fight.

Emiliano

Father wrap your arms around Deb tonight. Let her rest her weary head on your shoulder and feel your warmth. Give her peaceful sleep so she has the strength to fight.

You are loved Deb.
May your dreams be sweet tonight
Terry

xo+

xo+

Hey, so good luck with the dialysis stuff. You continue to amaze me with your fighting spirit.

Love and so much Light, my dear friend!!!!

The Debu-Light was definitely shining through in the photo Jenna recently posted. I think you looked gorgeous. All three girls positively glowed with love and delight. :)

Love to you, Deb.
Love to you all.

xo+

You are never far from my thoughts, my dear friend. Love and Light to you and the entire Debu_Crew.

Love and Light to you Deb. Keep up the fight. We will do the same here.

Can someone share with me the flickr info/site from sis #2 so that I can best follow my Debu_Hero's progress?

I must've missed it somewhere along the way...

Thanks in advance and WE LOVE YOU DEBU!

~Nita

I tried to post this once but nothing happened -
www.flickr.com/photos/whidbychick

Deb, so sorry to hear of the relapse. My deepest prayers were with you last year and remain for all you have, and continue to, endure. God, please comfort your child. Chris (Austin)

My thoughts are still with you, Deb.

Stay strong, brave one.

You *will* do this.

L,
Skye xo+

Hi Deb,

Just want you to know that I'm thinking and praying for you and your family every day. I realized last night that I hadn't posted in awhile, because I've been following your progress at your sister's website. I just want you to know I'm still here pulling for you. YOU CAN DO THIS!

Take care,

thank you marcia for the weblink
;)

~nita

Still waiting and praying (yes, the Mighty Prayer Warriors)for you over here. I missed this one for six weeks. I hope you are getting over the hump--or many humps. I don't know your sister's blog. Ask her to let me know if you can, or maybe the birdtalker can.

Love, Linda Rae

Still waiting and praying (yes, the Mighty Prayer Warriors)for you over here. I missed this one for six weeks. I hope you are getting over the hump--or many humps. I don't know your sister's blog. Ask her to let me know if you can, or maybe the birdtalker can.

Love, Linda Rae

Still waiting and praying (yes, the Mighty Prayer Warriors)for you over here. I missed this one for six weeks. I hope you are getting over the hump--or many humps. I don't know your sister's blog. Ask her to let me know if you can, or maybe the birdtalker can.

Love, Linda Rae

Still waiting and praying (yes, the Mighty Prayer Warriors)for you over here. I missed this one for six weeks. I hope you are getting over the hump--or many humps. I don't know your sister's blog. Ask her to let me know if you can, or maybe the birdtalker can.

Love, Linda Rae

W'sup? I've been reading on your sister's site on Flickr about your further treatment.

I've got to say this, Deb. I served in the military for 12 years and knew plenty of hard tough men. But I can't think of any nearly as tough as you. Not by a longshot.

I like to hope that I help with my prayers for you and Zoe (my faith tells me so, even with news of your times of suffering) and I know your family has been steadfast and heroic in their support. But in the end it's you that continues to amaze me.

I want to thank you. I would not take time to pray everyday if not for you. I'm embarrassed to say it, but it's true.

Now get better, dear Deb.

Ever in my prayers,
Patrick

You've got lots of people on your side... A dear friend of mine is being admitted today for some kidney stuff. He's been dealing with this for 22 years. Transplants and stuff, too. And with this latest setback, he asked me... "How do those strong people just keep fighting? Every single time, they just keep fighting?"

And I smiled and said, "I don't know. But you could ask Deb."

Keep fighting.

Love and Light and Healing to you, Deb.

still checking on you every day (at your sister's flickr site)!

keep fighting! i can't wait to read your next post here :)

xomox

Still thinking of you, and cheering you on.

Love to all, especially you.

xo+

...Hi Debbie. I was thinking about you and i hope you are getting better with time. You've been through so much. When you get better...
take a trip to NYC sometime and I'll buy
you lunch... :-) Stay strong.... Lorenzo

Loving you, Deb and thinking of you so much!!!

My heart is breaking. Tears are falling. Peace will be in my prayers. And love. Always love, Deb.

Skye xo+

I just read the flikr page and I'm sobbing. You've fought so hard and so long... for what? I guess for a little time in remission. I'm waiting for God to tell me what he's thinking because it doesn't make any sense. I'm not a fan of the Pope's idea of precious suffering. You are in my prayers every day. I hope that you have some moments of greatness left.

Rachel

To Deb, Zoe, and her wonderful sisters who have kept us informed...thank you for sharing with all of us. I will still hope for a miracle, and if one is not to be, that Deb crosses over without pain or sadness. I also hope that Deb's wonderful blog will be copied and saved for Zoe to read when she is older. Bless you Deb. You are fab-u forever.

Came here after reading the flickr page.. don't know what to say. I... don't know what to say.

Except what Lori said: you are fab-u forever.

Thinking of you and Zoe.

Deb, my prayers are with you and your family. You have fought long and hard for your beautiful Zoe. May God bless you and grant you peace. I wish I knew what else to say. You've been an inspiration to me.

Laura

Can someone please update me about Debbie ?
My e-mail address is LFORTU3508@aol.com.
Thank you... Lorenzo

Deb,

I am amazed by your spirit. I wish you and your family peace. You will be in my prayers daily, as you have been for months now. You have touched so many people. God bless you and your family.

Deb and family. I read yesterday and was too upset to come here. Now I have some composure. You are an amazing woman, Deb. You have made an impact on so many lives - and you don't know it. If the worst is to be the plan, I think the Debufans should make a pledge to continue raising funds in your honor so you reach the million dollars you so badly wanted to earn for LLS.

Stay strong - we love you!
Missy

So sorry to hear the news via flickr. But I am glad to hear that it's giving you some control back, Deb, and I like the thought of you waving away a treatment or test you don't want. It's been very remiss of me not to come here more often, although I have been checking flickr each day for news.

I hope that you are still getting your messages from here, and that we can do our best to make you smile. Much love to you all, and strength to enjoy everything you can to the very max.

prayers, love, and strength to the queen and all of her family. esp zoe

Deb,

Please know that you and your family are always and will continue to be in our prayers. Every night I light a candle and say a prayer for your strength and for all to be kind to Zoe, Auntie M, Uncle J and all my cousins in Texas.

You are loved.

EV

Deb ~ my heart, thoughts, prayers, Light and Love and strength go out to you, your family and your Zoe...

Know that you have so many people that will continue their quest to F*ck (or Fork) Cancer because of your fight...

wishing you peace beyond measure
Rachel

Oh Deb - beautiful Deb - I have been keeping up with your sis's flickr page and still continue to pray for a miracle for you sweetie. No matter what happens I want you to know you have impacted my life so very much and that I will pray for your family - especially Zoe - each and every day.
Many hugs and much love

Debbie,

Your mother called me last night. I am beyond heart broken. I am thinking of you constantly. Zoe too!Lots of prayers.....

All my love to you and the family.
Theresa in Minnesota

Much love to you Deb and Zoe.

Debbie you are insuration to everyone. You have not only touched my life but the life of my family and friends. I check on you all the time and with that said we are all just heart broken. I wish you strenth and peace. You are very very a wonderful person.

Zoe one day we well meet and you can see your little sister.

Much love from
Lisa Kiara and Payton.

Deb,

You have touched my heart with your courage and honesty. My prayers continue for you and your family. Having the honour to follow your journey without ever really knowing you has helped me walk through my own stuff in a way you will never know. May you walk without pain and feel much love at this time in your journey. You are a special lady.

Love,
Terry

DebuTaunt.

I've been trying to come here since I heard. I'm so sorry that it's come to this. I truly hope you find yourself surrounded by Love, Light, and Peace during this time. Your internets will continue to send it for Zoe and for the rest of the DebuCrew as well...

I remember what you asked of me last Fall. And I will do my part. I promise you that. I love you. I'll miss you. You've touched my heart.

Love, Light, Peace. x75685948477474489!!!

Deb,
I am a long-time lurker. You and your family have been and remain in my prayers. I have no words to convey how sorry I am to hear the latest news. May peace and God's love surround you and your family and give you comfort, especially at this time when we celebrate the glorious miracle of Easter.

Deb, thinking of you every day with love and tenderness.

Deb,

I have been a long time lurker. Friend of Shayna's. I am heartbroken after reading the lastest update. You put up one hell of a fight. I have been praying for you and for Zoe. You will never be forgotten, you will live in so many hearts. Forever "Sissy's Song" will remind me of you. God Bless you Deb.

Desperately sad at news (I've been off the web for days just at the wrong time). I know you will all help each other to keep strong.

Hi - we here in the IRC on Internets (I am in NYC) are heartbroken at this latest turn. We wanted to do something and wondered if the Deb-u-Fund listed in the sidebar is still active. Can you let me know, or let me know if there is a different place to make donations? My email is michelle.dobrawsky@gmail.com. I will pass the info on to lots of people who want to help.

Thanks. Deb and her family are in our thoughts.

Michelle

Other blog readers: I went to see Deb today at the hospital. She looks amazing. Even with all she's been through and the heavy weight on her heart right now, the life still shines through in her eyes. She's not done yet. She was having some anxiety, but in all, doing well... we were talking, remembering, laughing, and processing the sadness a little today. She's still Deb and she's still incredible. If you get a chance to go visit her, please do. She really enjoyed our visit today. If you can't, I'm sure she'd love a card in the mail, but she can't use a computer right now. (Check out flikr posts by whidbychick for the address.)

If you are fond of her, now is a great time to let her know. She will really appreciate hearing from you.

Rachel Y.

Hey Internets:

We are going to put together a book for Deb. So, everyone type a one page letter, attach pictures if you've got them or whatever you want to do.

I've bought paper, stickers, sheet protectors and a binder. We're going to print the letters, decorate the pages with stickers and give the book to her THIS WEEKEND! Please type a short letter. Format, font, etc do not matter! Just hopefully it will fit on an 81/2x11 sheet of paper! I'll take care of the printing. If you have pictures, feel free to email them. I'll get them printed!

Send them to bookfordeb@yahoo.com

The book is being assembled on Sunday April 19th so get your stuff in ASAP.

Deb's Friends

Dear Deb,
I met you years ago at the blood bank in San Antonio. I was giving platelets and you were visiting the staff. You are a beautiful, strong woman and your faith just shines through. I loved reading your blog after we met. I don't know why but you were on my today and I decided to look up your blog again. I am so deeply saddened to hear of your relapse. It brought me to tears. When you get better I'm going to help you in your fight. I'm going to pray for you every day. I'm sending warm hugs your way. You get better, you hear?
Love,
Carla Burke

Deb I'm praying for you. I really am. Each day I wake up I say a prayer for you. I think about you often throughout every day and I just want you to get better so we can be friends and hang out. You met me Deb. At the Blood and Tissue Center in San Antonio. You are so beautiful. Please get better Deb. I need you.
Love you,
Carla Burke
carla@satx.rr.com
http://www.carla-burke.blogspot.com
210-381-6633

Please get better Deb...your internets need you!!

It has been a long time since anyone posted here on Deb's site. Must be we are all following her sister's Flicker page?

I still hope for a miracle for Deb. If anyone deserves it, she certainly does. This woman has shared freely of herself and worked tirelessly on educating others about giving blood, etc.

Wishing Deb, Zoe, her family, and friends some peace. You are a hero Deb, a real hero. Hugs and good thoughts from Lori in New York

I, too, still hope for a miracle.

I think about you daily.

Much love,
Skye xo+

I hope you enjoyed the book, Deb... I hate that you're in pain. Love, Light, Peace. For you, Zoe, and the entire Debu_Crew.

Still here praying for you. God bless you, Deb.

I'm praying for you Deb.
Carla

May you be healed
May you be blessed
May you have peace

I too am still here praying for you. May you find peace from your pain. {{{{{hugs}}}}}

I've been keeping up via Flickr. Sending you lots of comforting thoughts, Deb, to hope you can relax enough to take pleasure in your visitors, and in news from friends.

Here in England, my garden is in full bloom with very different flowers to your Sis's on Flickr. I hope she would enjoy the bluebells, deep purple tulips, and the beautiful lilacs.

Sending you a virtual bouquet from the garden, and much love,
Pixi

Sending you loads & loads of love, Deb. And loads of prayer for you and your fabu-family. Peace & comfort for all of you.

The end is apparently near for our heroic Debutaunt (see sister's Flicker site). Heaven will be receiving another angel. I wish for peace for her and her family. They have already shown such strength and courage, and an appreciation for having this wonderful woman as a part of their lives. I thank them for sharing her with us, even during this very raw time in their lives. Blessings to Deb for a smooth passage and to her family as they endure such a tragic loss.

...Although i just read the flicker page about Debbie possibly passing on soon... I did and will continue to pray for a miracle up until the very end. I know that our prayers are not always answered the way we want them to be...however... we can only do our part by praying and leaving all things in God's hand.
...This is extra sad for me because as i said before... Debbie was the first to respond to me when i was seeking someone to talk to about my Leukemia. Which is the same exact type as Debbie's. I cry and hope for the best outcome possible. God bless all those involved with Debbie... Lorenzo

Thank you Deb's sister for the updates. I hope someday these comments from real life friends and internet friends will bring comfort to your family. You are in my thoughts.

May God's grace be with you. Always.

xo+

Hoping you are free from pain or fear Deb. I hope that away in that minxy brain of yours, you are enjoying some laughter and light. Much love to the Debufamily. Continuing to think of you all,
Pixi

All of our prayers to you Deb and your family and your friends. I was lucky enough to meet you several years ago and Zoe when she was wee. I know your sis and feel honored to have known you, your daughter and of course, Steph. Peace. Peace. Peace.

Sweet, funny, brave Debby... praying for you to have peace.

Go in Peace, Deb... Light and Love to you, Zoe, and the entire DebuCrew... You will never be forgotten... Be at Peace, my beautiful Friend.

Be at peace, our dear brave Deb.

I just got a call a few minutes ago from one of Deb's HoustonConnect friends...our beloved Deb's fight ended about 10:30 this morning Texas time. She is at peace.

I was able to make the trip down from Seattle last weekend to see her. For those who didn't get the chance to visit her she still had the same fighter's spirit, sharp wit and moxey you all have come to know and love to the very end. I consider my life the richer for knowing her.

Go in peace, goobertox. I love you.

Rest in peace, sweet Deb. You are loved by so many people! You have taught so many so much. My heart goes out to your loving family. I will never forget you!!

Rest in peace, sweet Deb. You are loved by so many people! You have taught so many so much. My heart goes out to your loving family. I will never forget you!!

Rest in peace my dear. You have inspired so many. Prayers for Zoe and the rest of your family.

Heaven's newest and brightest angel. Bless her family and hold Zoe tightly. Deb will be missed so much.

Heaven has another angel. Godspeed Deb. My thoughts are with your beautiful daughter and your family.

So very, very sad right now. Prayers for Deb's family, and especially for Zoe.

prayers for zoe and deb's family... deb, you can rest now. no more pain.

Your blog was one of the first I stumbled upon in 2004. It was on a list of the most kick-A bloggers to read .I never doubted why you are a fav! I left a couple comments, and said many prayers. If anyone could kick cancer's azz, it is you. You are in the arms of Jesus now. Rest in Peace, Sweet Debu. You will be missed. You will always remain on my list of favorite bloggers.

Rest in peace,Debbie~ I am heart broken.

Never knew Deb but I know through Jenna what an amazing person she was.... truly an inspiration. Love to all Deb's family and friends.

I am rejoicing for you, Deb, because of where and how I believe you are. I imagine you got busy right away, giving out assignments up there. You will never be forgotten, never leave our hearts. My heart breaks for your family's and friends' loss, but I am truly happy for you.

I will always carry good memories of my sassy Cousin. Truly outspoken. Truly spirited. Truly one of a kind. Love & Peace to all of the Texas family.

Elizabeth

My prayers are with Deb's fantastic family. May you find peace during these hard times. Deb will never be forgotten.

Fly free now Deb. I was reading back over this blog last night, and thought how strongly and clearly Deb's voice will sound to Zoe when she is old enough to read this.

Much love to you all. God bless.

Deb,
I will miss your spirit, your humor, your fight. Your goal to raise money for LLS will not fade. We will continue to raise funds in your memory.

~Missy & Terry Tolleson

Peace be with you all. We will miss Deb.

I'm thinking of your family and how they will miss you. Someday the memories will be only of the happy times. Take care of each other.

Goodnight Deb. I love you.

I feel sick. My love and prayers are with the family. I know Zoe will be blessed with Deb's family. I know deb's memories will last a lifetime.... God bless you Debbie....
and thank you for getting in touch with me about 2 years ago...

I'm so glad you're free of pain, Deb... You are loved. You are missed. Your daughter will be enveloped by Light and Love that you created for her by opening yourself up to the internets. Thank you for being a part of my world. Rest in Peace, dearest DebuTaunt.

Bless you Deb. And Zoe. And all your family.

I love you dearest Deb and will think of you for the rest of my life. I'm heartbroken for your family's loss but feel comforted in the fact that Heaven has a new beautiful angel.

Until I see you in the great Beyond, just know that you brought joy to my world. I plan on re-reading and completing assignments from blogs past. I love you and thank you for your amazing lessons, grace and passion.

My heart hurts for all of those Deb left behind, especially her Zoe. I can't help but feel relieved, however, that she is no longer suffering. I pray that God was there to welcome her back into his loving arms.

I hope she got to finish her Opus, Stephanie. I hope that Zoe is able to find some comfort in the truth that her mother cherished every moment with her and fought with all her strength to live for her little girl. Her illness was unfair but her passing was merciful.

Deb has changed my life. I will not forget her.
Love to you, her family and friends as you try to heal this hole in your heart.

Rachel Y.

Rest in Peace Sweet Lady xx

Goodbye Deb.
You are fabu forever.

Rest, darling Deb. You fought so hard for so long, and now it is time to rest. All of our love and hope go with you as you take your place in the arms of your heavenly father. We will keep your joy and spirit in our hearts. So many lessons you taught us.

White light to your family and especially to Zoe.

Deb brought many a smile...& tears. I will miss reading her take on life. I pray God's comfort for her family.

Faithful Reader
Esther

May God's love and light be with you all right now and bring you peace. My love to all of you, especially Zoe.

Just picked up news on holiday in France - so sorry, but peace at last.

Just read the news in New York.

Dammit. I know Deb now has some peace but I know how much suffering she endured and can only imagine the magnitude of the loss to her family, particularly Zoe. I will miss her wit and her bravery...but dammit it shouldn't have to be this way. Cancer sucks ass and we've got to find a wait to beat this monster before it takes another dear one like Deb.

*Sigh* Let us remember her faith AND her fight. Her personal battle is over, but let's not EVER forget the fight against this foe goes on until there is a cure. We owe her that much.

Zoe, Steph, all of Deb's family please know that you and the soul of Deb are always in my prayers. God give you comfort.

Rest in peace.

Does anyone know yet whether there will be a service or memorial where friends can attend or at least send flowers/cards/donations?

Thanks.

rest in peace, sweet Deb. you will be sorely missed by the interwebz.

all my best to the Debu Clan and especially sweet, sweet Zoe.

xomox

Just read about Deb's passing.

Rest peacefully, beautiful lady.

Deb's sister posted this on her Flicker site

Debby's Wake Vigil/Rosary
Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church
10135 West Road (corner of West and Wheatland Rd.)
Houston, TX, 77064
(We are building our new church, so be forewarned that parking lot is not spacious. 2/3 of it is under-construction. You don't have to be Catholic to go. And if you like I can even personally teach you how to pray the rosary. Yay... it's fun to learn new things!)

Debby's Memorial or her aka "Celebration of Life"
Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.
Earthman's Hunters Creek Chapel
8303 Katy Freeway (I-10 between Voss and Chimney Rock)
Houston, TX 77024

I didn't know Deb well, but we exchanged some occasional emails. My heart hurts.

I will keep a good thought for her family. Meanwhile, I am local so if anyone needs anything, please email me.

God bless.

Celebrating your life...your voice...your light in a dark world...you will never be silenced, for your voice is held in our hearts.