September 4, 2006
sunflowerinheaven
Florence passed away on the 18th of December 2005 after a brave 9 year battle against cancer. She slipped into a coma in the morning and peacefully passed way in her sleep in the evening with all her family members by her side.
She was a daughter, wife, mother of three daughters, and friend to many. Not did she only dedicate her time to her family, she dedicated herself to cancer patients and survivors in hospitals and at their homes; even as she was under going treatments.
Though she can no longer physically be with us today, she is still helping cancer survivors through her book, “A Journey with Breast Cancer: Awakening” which she perserved through her last stages of cancer to publish.
I am sure many of us will remember her fondly. If you knew Florence, let us come together and share our thoughts and memories of her.
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Joe-Lin | September 4, 2006 at 4:01 pm
i miss mummy so much. late at night, i wish to hear her voice calling out to my name. when my dad’s in china, i’ll sleep in his room and think about the times i used to hold her hand when i sleep with her (when dad’s in china too) and tell her that i love her so much. each time i held her hand and said goodnight, i’d also think what it would be like if one day she was to leave us..
so many memories, i just wished i knew her much better..
i miss you mummy.. can’t wait to see you soon!
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LCTeo | September 5, 2006 at 11:00 am
Time flies, though gone but the memory of Florence will always remain fondly in us, Love forever from a trueful friend,
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Polly | September 5, 2006 at 11:33 am
In the month of December two people close to my heart departed … dad on 14th 2001 and Florence on 18th 2005.
Yes, I miss them both. No, I do not wish that they are still here today, becos when they went away, so did their suffering.
The mourning doesn’t stop … it goes on in the heart.
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marie | September 5, 2006 at 5:42 pm
Its seems like yesterday…u were still around
Your cheers and smiles….remains deep in our heart
Blossom is where u will always be
Memories that lingers….a treasure to keep.
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Tigger | September 5, 2006 at 9:42 pm
Sunflower was a great inspiration to me on the Friends in Touch website. She was one of the first persons to post encouragement and comfort when I posted about my bilateral mastectomies of Nov. 2001. It was her way with words that endeared me to her and her fighting spirit to never give up. She was such a role model for all of us on Friends in Touch. Her loving memory and kind spirit has graced my life as a survivor. I try to pass on her love with each new person that finds our site.
Blessings to her family and my deepest respect for her life as a survivor and friend.
Tigger ( Linda )
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julie ding | September 18, 2006 at 8:34 pm
Till date, I am still puzzling wat u wanted to tell me b4 u went to coma cos’ it so happened that i was not in town when ur maid called my home instead of my handphone. Florence, we will play mahjong game again and i will cook and bring the dishes u like. Sweet memories of you will forever linger in my heart. We are still the best of best!!
Love you.
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Sister Sara | September 19, 2006 at 11:05 am
Florence, you have make a mark even after your death in getting people to remember you. Shall pray for your peace and comfort with the lord close to you.
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Katherine T | October 2, 2006 at 4:37 pm
Florence,
Time flies. It was just like you were here yesterday. You gave us strength in your fight. You are still so fresh in our mind.
We will never be able to forget you. Luv, Katherine
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Polly | December 19, 2006 at 11:49 am
Hey Florence
U left us 1 year ago (18.12.05)yesterday.
So much had happened in my life since. 3 months ago, my mom was admitted to TTSH for severe back pain. The result finally after numerous tests? Stage 4 breast cancer!
Huhhhh? breast cancer?My mom??? But she’s already 82 years, NOOOO it can’t be true. Unfortunately,it’s true. The cancer is now in her bone marrow and she’s now at Assisi. Apart from visting her and trying to make her comfortable, there is little we can do for her. We are praying that it would be as painless as possible.
Often times, I feel soooo inadequate. Wish you were…