A sister update and thanks - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

**Texans_Chick** · 05-24-2009

A number of you knew that my sister Debby was hospitalized since Thanksgiving of last year, with leukemia and the complications from treatment. She was awake and aware for most of that time, a person trapped in a body that was failing her.

Last Monday, she died peacefully and with friends. I wrote this Texans-oriented blog post about her, and you can read her obit here.

I'm am writing this here to thank a ton of you who know who you are who have given the both of us support. (BTW, don't PM me right now--I haven't sorted out my PM box lately and it is an almost full mess).

Later this season, I was hoping the Blue Crew and Raging Bulls could help me with something. Some of Debby's friends had a fundraiser for her that helped paid for some of her out of pocket medical expenses, her funeral and if any is left over, goes into her daughter's college fund. I auctioned off two VIP tours of the Texans tailgate (VIP ha! Meaning, hey, I'm wandering around the tailgates anyway, why not take someone around with me?). When I know what games they are coming to, I'll let you guys know and I'd like for y'all to give them the bestest that the Texans tailgates have to offer.

And thanks TexansTalk for being the best distraction out there. When I sat with my sister when she was sleeping, I would make a beeline here first. Texan fans are good peoples.

**GlassHalfFull** · 05-24-2009

Steph, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I had read the blogs in the past and was worried about what was going on. She was blessed to have such a loving sister. You and your family will be in my prayers.

steelbtexan · 05-24-2009

Condolences

May GOD be with you and your family during these trying times.

I would love to contribute to any kind of fundraiser.

PM me with info as it comes available.

gary · 05-24-2009

I am very sorry to hear about your sister and will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Hang in there Steph and I'll see you soon. Texans are the best.

**gwallaia** · 05-24-2009

I am very sorry to hear this Stephanie.

What a wonderful inspiration she will continue to be for so many people.

Honoring Earl 34 · 05-24-2009

I'm so sorry Steph .

jaayteetx · 05-24-2009

So sorry to hear this, my sincere condolences goes out to you and your family.

NitroGSXR · 05-24-2009

The Keathleys send their love and condolences.

gary · 05-24-2009

I just showed this thread to mom and she said if there is anything to do to please let us know. We will help with whatever you need.

Drew_Smoke · 05-24-2009

I am sorry for your loss, ma'am. I hate cancer.

The VIP Tour idea was pure genius.

**Tedc** · 05-24-2009

Steph,

We are very sorry to hear about your sister.

You can count on the Blue Crew for anything. Just let us know when and we will roll out the Red Carpet for any guest you bring.

Wolfiegrrl · 05-24-2009

TC,
I'm sorry to hear about your sister. Only a month ago, I lost my older brother to a motorcycle-deer accident. His death was sudden. I can only imagine what it was like to watch your sister go through her pain over the last several months. My condolences to you and your family in this time of transition.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Is there a way to make donations?

Thanks,
Wolfiegrrl

kermit · 05-24-2009

I am so, so sorry Stephanie. I am sure you did all you could to help.
My condolences to you and your family. We are all here for you.

**Vinny** · 05-24-2009

my deepest sympathies for your loss Steph. As I get older I appreciate the wonder of life in much more complex ways. I've learned to enjoy people for their uniqueness even more after losing a few loved ones myself. I kinda view good and kind people like flowers now that I'm kinda an old(er) fart now, as the bloom is always too short for the people nearest and dearest to us.

**Hardcore Texan** · 05-24-2009

I am truly sorry to hear about your sister passing away, I had thought about her off and on since your blogged about giving blood and would send up a quick prayer when I did. As some one who has lost 2 siblings, and just recently my dad, I understand some of what you are feeling. Your sister would be proud with how you have honored her memory. Prayers and best wishes to your family.

jjjezebel · 05-24-2009

Oh Hunny...so sorry to hear about this. Sending you lots of (((HUGS))).

WWJD · 05-24-2009

So sorry to hear of your sister's passing.

God's peace be with you and your family.

FirstTexansFan · 05-24-2009

Truly saddened by the loss of your sister TC. It's difficult not to think of the posters here as friends, I wish there was something I could do other than words, but sometimes that's all we have to offer. My sincerest condolences.

**edo783** · 05-24-2009

Sorry to hear of your loss TC. My sincerest condolences.

**texasguy346** · 05-24-2009

I'm so very sorry for your loss TC. May God bless you & your family during such a difficult time. My family & I will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.

05-24-2009	#1
Texans_Chick Utopian Dreamer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,964 Rep Power: 23137	A sister update and thanks A number of you knew that my sister Debby was hospitalized since Thanksgiving of last year, with leukemia and the complications from treatment. She was awake and aware for most of that time, a person trapped in a body that was failing her. Last Monday, she died peacefully and with friends. I wrote this Texans-oriented blog post about her, and you can read her obit here. I'm am writing this here to thank a ton of you who know who you are who have given the both of us support. (BTW, don't PM me right now--I haven't sorted out my PM box lately and it is an almost full mess). Later this season, I was hoping the Blue Crew and Raging Bulls could help me with something. Some of Debby's friends had a fundraiser for her that helped paid for some of her out of pocket medical expenses, her funeral and if any is left over, goes into her daughter's college fund. I auctioned off two VIP tours of the Texans tailgate (VIP ha! Meaning, hey, I'm wandering around the tailgates anyway, why not take someone around with me?). When I know what games they are coming to, I'll let you guys know and I'd like for y'all to give them the bestest that the Texans tailgates have to offer. And thanks TexansTalk for being the best distraction out there. When I sat with my sister when she was sleeping, I would make a beeline here first. Texan fans are good peoples. __________________ More on the Texans? Please check TexansChick Hou Chronicle Blog & AOL Sports-Texans FanHouse & Twitter @StephStradley

05-24-2009	#2
GlassHalfFull Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Section 353 Posts: 7,059 Rep Power: 39082	Re: A sister update and thanks Steph, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I had read the blogs in the past and was worried about what was going on. She was blessed to have such a loving sister. You and your family will be in my prayers. __________________

05-24-2009	#3
steelbtexan Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 50 Posts: 8,866 Rep Power: 22920	Re: A sister update and thanks Condolences May GOD be with you and your family during these trying times. I would love to contribute to any kind of fundraiser. PM me with info as it comes available.

05-24-2009	#4
gary Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Pole Age: 20 Posts: 20,390 Rep Power: 16625	Re: A sister update and thanks I am very sorry to hear about your sister and will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Hang in there Steph and I'll see you soon. Texans are the best. __________________ Without the strength to endure the crisis, one will not see the opportunity within. It is within the process of endurance that opportunity reveals itself. Chin-Ning Chu -

05-24-2009	#5
gwallaia Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 6,759 Rep Power: 22986	Re: A sister update and thanks I am very sorry to hear this Stephanie. What a wonderful inspiration she will continue to be for so many people. __________________ It is impossible to keep your eyes open when you sneeze.

05-24-2009	#6
Honoring Earl 34 Hey Koolaid Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houston Age: 50 Posts: 16,741 Rep Power: 35890	Re: A sister update and thanks I'm so sorry Steph . __________________ "I've been on food stamps and welfare, did anybody help me out? ... Craig T. Nelson:

05-24-2009	#7
jaayteetx Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque,NM Section: 623 Age: 39 Posts: 3,059 Rep Power: 6258	Re: A sister update and thanks So sorry to hear this, my sincere condolences goes out to you and your family. __________________ Buck Fud.

05-24-2009	#8
NitroGSXR Super Sic #58 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pflugerville, TX Age: 36 Posts: 10,590 Rep Power: 48530	Re: A sister update and thanks The Keathleys send their love and condolences. __________________ Why are you teaching your hearing son ASL? He's not deaf. --Pflugerville Independent School District

05-24-2009	#9
gary Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Pole Age: 20 Posts: 20,390 Rep Power: 16625	Re: A sister update and thanks I just showed this thread to mom and she said if there is anything to do to please let us know. We will help with whatever you need. __________________ Without the strength to endure the crisis, one will not see the opportunity within. It is within the process of endurance that opportunity reveals itself. Chin-Ning Chu -

05-24-2009	#10
Drew_Smoke @Drew_Smoke Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On My Perch In 117 Section: 117 FF Age: 25 Posts: 1,418 Rep Power: 610	Re: A sister update and thanks I am sorry for your loss, ma'am. I hate cancer. The VIP Tour idea was pure genius. __________________ www.SweetmomsBbqRub.com

05-24-2009	#11
Tedc Hardheaded Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bull Pen Age: 49 Posts: 5,292 Rep Power: 2402	Re: A sister update and thanks Steph, We are very sorry to hear about your sister. You can count on the Blue Crew for anything. Just let us know when and we will roll out the Red Carpet for any guest you bring. __________________ Tedc .......Hardest head in the Blue Crew!

05-24-2009	#12
Wolfiegrrl Wonder Woman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, Or Age: 40 Posts: 116 Rep Power: 19	Re: A sister update and thanks TC, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. Only a month ago, I lost my older brother to a motorcycle-deer accident. His death was sudden. I can only imagine what it was like to watch your sister go through her pain over the last several months. My condolences to you and your family in this time of transition. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Is there a way to make donations? Thanks, Wolfiegrrl __________________ Prepare to meet your DOOM!

05-24-2009	#13
kermit Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 258 Rep Power: 552	Re: A sister update and thanks I am so, so sorry Stephanie. I am sure you did all you could to help. My condolences to you and your family. We are all here for you.

05-24-2009	#14
Vinny shiny happy fan Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 20,714 Rep Power: 55750	Re: A sister update and thanks my deepest sympathies for your loss Steph. As I get older I appreciate the wonder of life in much more complex ways. I've learned to enjoy people for their uniqueness even more after losing a few loved ones myself. I kinda view good and kind people like flowers now that I'm kinda an old(er) fart now, as the bloom is always too short for the people nearest and dearest to us. __________________ http://twitter.com/#!/TexansTalk "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves" - Edward R. Murrow

05-24-2009	#15
Hardcore Texan Magnet Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Age: 38 Posts: 9,383 Rep Power: 18364	Re: A sister update and thanks I am truly sorry to hear about your sister passing away, I had thought about her off and on since your blogged about giving blood and would send up a quick prayer when I did. As some one who has lost 2 siblings, and just recently my dad, I understand some of what you are feeling. Your sister would be proud with how you have honored her memory. Prayers and best wishes to your family. __________________ Warning: This post may or may not contain sarcasm, satire, or humor in general. Read at your own risk! Would you like free electricity? TellEveryone.energy526.com

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05-24-2009	#16
jjjezebel ¡Ay, caramba! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Section: Section 116, seats 15-17 Posts: 691 Rep Power: 11834	Re: A sister update and thanks Oh Hunny...so sorry to hear about this. Sending you lots of (((HUGS))). __________________ Katie M. "Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live." ~ Oscar Wilde

05-24-2009	#17
WWJD Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,260 Rep Power: 374	Re: A sister update and thanks So sorry to hear of your sister's passing. God's peace be with you and your family.

05-24-2009	#18
FirstTexansFan The Unknown Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Braunfels, Tx. Age: 54 Posts: 2,160 Rep Power: 7781	Re: A sister update and thanks Truly saddened by the loss of your sister TC. It's difficult not to think of the posters here as friends, I wish there was something I could do other than words, but sometimes that's all we have to offer. My sincerest condolences. __________________ Nawzer's #1 Fan, Because "Genius" must be recognized! :)

05-24-2009	#19
edo783 Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, again. Posts: 7,700 Rep Power: 4640	Re: A sister update and thanks Sorry to hear of your loss TC. My sincerest condolences. __________________ De Oppresso Liber

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