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Tribute | We remember Marsha Bousson
I
have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept
the faith.
Submit a tribute for Marsha Bousson.
 Maggie from Philippines
Contributed on June 5, 2007
Hello! I am a Nursing student from the Philippines.
I was researching on the web about cervical cancer and found Marcy's story. I was touched at how Marcy tried to keep keep a positive outlook despite this delibitating disease.
I would like to extend my condolence to her family and would like to say that I am glad to read for myself a Marcy's perspective on how she felt when she learned about her diagnosis and during her treatment.
It learned that I should always treat the patients assigned to me with care and patience.
Thanks to Marcy's story, I now have a better idea of the hardship patients with cancer are going through.
God bless!
Phil Johnson <jboy522003@yahoo.com> from Missouri
Contributed on March 17, 2006
Marcy really must have been a wonderful person. I know how much her family misses her. My wife was just diagnosed with cervical cancer 2 days ago. We are going in for an exam next thursday to see how far the cancer has advanced. Whatever the outcome I hope she can have the same feelings and emotions Marcy showed in the face of this terrible disease. We are scared to death to find out the results. All we can do is pray and hope for the best. May God Bless each and every one of you!
L.N.
Contributed on November 14, 2001
To the family of Marsha Bousson:
I was searching the web for information on my cancer, clear cell adenocarcinoma of the cervix, and I found the "Eyes on the Prize" site. Since I have been diagnosed with Stage 1B2 (metastasized to the lymph nodes) I anxiously read Marsha's story. She wrote so vividly and emotionally about her experience that I could identify with her and felt a connection with her right away. Comrades in cancer. As I got to the end of her story, I was awed by her wonderful outlook and desire to help others with cancer. I want you to know that she definitely helped me by telling her story. When I saw the Update at the bottom, I said out loud "Oh no" and knew I had to send my tribute to her. To her daughter, I hope you are doing OK. Sometimes when the thing we fear the most happens to us, we become fearless. Please may that be the case for you. To her mom, the nurse, thank you for being in the medical profession. I have met many good, caring nurses who have strengthened my view of health care. And to her husband, I know what it is like to lose a spouse. My husband died in a car accident. It is so difficult. I wish you all well. It sounds trite, but the passing of time does ease the pain of losing someone you love. And finally, thank you Marsha, for writing an article that helped me to not feel so alone in this diagnosis. You have left a legacy to be proud of. L.N. Cleveland, Ohio
Rena from Florida, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
This is such hard news to hear! I'm so heart-broken. It makes me so upset about Marcy. She was such a loving, wonderful person. Although I never met her personally, I felt like I knew her really well.
She really helped so many here at EOTP. She helped me a great deal before there was EOTP. I was struggling with a decision to do a second internal implant. My first one was so hard on me that I didn't want to do another one. I found Marcy at another online group. She encouraged me and told me about her experience. I was so grateful to have her support. She helped me make the decision to go ahead with the second implant. I was so thrilled later to meet her again through EOTP. I knew then I was in the right place. It just makes my heart ache to know she's no longer with us. I will be saying a special prayer for her children and family.
Rena
Jamie from Maryland, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
Although my heart is heavy because I will miss Marcy's beautiful spirit, I know we will meet again, my friend!
To the women at EOTP -- Marcy knew how much we loved her and how inspiring her outlook was to us. I can picture her chatting with Lori right now. Do you remember how Marcy was going to drop everything, and fly out to be with Lori in her time of need? She'd never met Lori, but couldn't stand the thought that Lori was alone. I was in awe of such a selfless act.
Marcy never got the chance to go because our beloved Lori passed away. Now Lori and Marcy are together. It's not the way I had hoped or imagined, but, yes, they are together at last.
I feel truly blessed that my life has been touched by this phenomenal woman. Marcy's children should be proud of their mama. I will never forget her or her loving example.
Jamie
Lynda T from Delaware, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
I, too, would like to express my deep sorrow for the loss of dear Marcy. She was truly a gift to our group. I pray for her family, now that she is at peace and in comfort. I pray they have strength during this difficult time and I pray that God's love will comfort their heavy hearts.
Love,
Lynda T
Marian H <marian@imagescape.com> from Chicago, Illinois, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
Like many of us, I mourn the loss of Marcy. Honestly, she possessed many of the qualities I aspire to, but fall short on, especially in the area of graciousness and gentleness. I tend to be a bit on the caustic side, so a person who is immediately open and loving like Marcy tends to humble me.
I met Marcy for lunch in December and we planned to get together again after the holidays. I am so glad we were able to meet and so sorry that we won't meet on this particular path again.
Marcy, I love you and I will miss you.
Marian H
Nancy from Pennsylvania, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
I am fairly new to the list and did not know Marcy, but am very saddened by her passing.
Nancy in PA
Lynn
Contributed on May 11, 2001
I feel absolutely sick to know that Marcy is gone. She was only a year older than I. I felt like I knew her from this list. Marcy was so special. And so brave to face her problems head on. She was really an inspiration and yes, the earth lost a shining star when she left us. But the shining star that was Marcy will live on in the heavens forever.
Sadly, with prayers for Marcy's soul and for her family,
Lynn
Melanie from New Hampshire, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
I am saddened by the losses that the group has endured. Not only do we have to say goodbye to those who are dear to us, but we will have to survive without their light of guidance, support, and gentle humor. Our road will be longer for their loss. They are reminders of why we must rage against this beast that takes the best and the brightest of us before our time.
Please allow me to pay tribute to Marcy, the newest rose in our garden to have fallen to the hard cold winter ground. Let the support and caring that she, and all of our roses who are gone, gave to us be the groundcover that keep us warm and help us survive until we can blossom into the promise of springtime sunshine.
Melanie
Nancy
Contributed on May 11, 2001
I joined this list too late to have known Marcy, but it still makes me sad to know of her passing. By reading through many of your posts, it seems she was a real inspiration to many of you.
Nancy
Marion C from New Jersey, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
I tossed and turned with Marcy in my mind all last night. I had been praying that Marcy was in comfort and peace during her hospice days and that her passing would be gentle. It is so difficult to comprehend that she is gone. We come to dearly love these EOTP sisters whom we have never met in person and Marcy was so easy to love. As others have said so well, she offered so much to others even as she was going through travails of her own. We shall miss you, Marcy.
Love, Marion C
Jax <jakbeau@earthlink.net> from Maine, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
It occurs to me that so many of you didn't have a chance to meet Marcy. She has been quiet since the fall, only touching base a few times over the winter months.
Our Marcy was truly a sweet soul. I'm reminded constantly by the travails and triumphs of all of us that here at EyesOnThePrize.Org we're dealing with life and death. Because of this, the list grounds me in ways I could never have foreseen. I hope it gives each of you a touchstone too.
I'm sorry Marcy isn't coming back. I'm taking some deep breaths...
Sadly,
Jax in Maine
Maria
Contributed on May 11, 2001
I'm so saddened to hear that Marcy has passed away. What a sweet lady, offering her help when going through so much herself. I can't help but cry...what a loss to us and to her family.
Maria
Sue B <sueb@eyesontheprize.org> from Pennsylvania, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
I am so sad to hear of Marcy's death. She will be surely missed. She was such an important part of EOTP and I'm sure she'd want us to continue doing what we can to support those diagnosed with gyn cancers. She sure did her share of supporting all of us even when she received her bad news. I'm glad she had such a close family...they sure were there for her during this difficult time.
Love, Sue B.
Lola <lola@eyesontheprize.org> from Utah, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
When I read about Marcy, I cried. I loved Marcy, she brought heart and tenacity in her approach to living and she freely shared it with all of us on the list. She continually sought out ways to help herself, while never forgetting to reach out to someone else.
Even at the end of running her race, Marcy never lost her way. She may have not liked the path she was on, but never did she run from it. She always ran on. I will miss her voice on this list very much.
Love,
Lola
Marcia from Brazil
Contributed on May 11, 2001
I am so sad for this. Few days ago I asked Sue for Marcy's address so I could send her a letter or a card. I could not even think she was doing that way. I hate the feeling that she is not going to read what I wrote. I hate the idea how much her kids will miss her, and how we are going to miss her. She will have always a place of honour in our hearts. I will light a candle, say a prayer tonight, and ask God to receive her in glory.
I have to say, what a wonderful woman she was, what a sister for all of us. She was so nice to me when I found EOTP, and once I told her that I would love to know her in personal, and I know that someday, sooner or later I will. Go in peace, Marcy, stay in God's arms, we will never forget you.
All my love forever,
Marcia in Brazil
Michele T <zmommy@earthlink.net> from Philadelphia, PA, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
Oh, Marcy, sweet, sweet, dear Marcy. I hope you have peace now. She was such a sweet, caring, and positive person, and such a wonderful support to her EOTP sisters and me. It is a great loss to not only our small group but to the world that she is gone. I have such a sad and heavy heart tonight, but it's tempered by the light that is Marcy, that I know stays with all of us who have been touched by her.
Michele T.
Sue D. <sued@eyesontheprize.org> from Pennsylvania, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
Marcy's passing is such sad, sad news. I still hear her "voice" encouraging everyone in her sweet and gentle way. I'm lighting my purple candle tonight for you, Marcy, because the world is a little less bright without you. Godspeed! We'll see you again on the other side of the Finish Line.
Love,
Sue D.
Katie A. <katie@eyesontheprize.org> from California, USA
Contributed on May 11, 2001
Dear Marcy was one of our first list members, and her bright spirit was a source of inspiration to all of us. She was always the first to comfort the fears of the newly diagnosed, as well as rejoice in the good news of a negative test. We will all miss her.
With great sadness,
Katie
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