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classylady
12th April 2006, 19:34
News about Tita from her husband

Dear fractal artists,

Titia asked me to send you some news about her condition, as she is staying at the hospital at the moment and is generally too sick to sit at the computer for longer than some minutes. I'm afraid I have to tell you things are looking quite glum momentarily, as she is often in a lot of pain even with lots of painkilling medication, including morphin. If you can't stomach the ugly details you should skip the rest of this paragraph but move on to the next one... The medical facts are she has metastases in het liver and bones which so far have caused her to grow beyond her spleen, have punctured her breast bone, have broken off a smaall part of the fifth vertebra in het neck and broken one of her lower ribs. There may be even more but she wouldn't notice because of the morphine. She has been undergoing chemotherapy for about five weeks now and even though it makes her very nauseous at times she is finding it less hard to bear than she originally expected. Yet we can't help but wonder if and when any positive result will occur.

Still we really do not despair, and we hope you won't either, although it is getting hard.

She misses you all very much and wants you to know that although she is not doing so great right now she really hopes to be in contact again real soon. She is very thankful for all your prayers, good wishes and other messages you posted as comments at her pictures at Renderosity, some of which by the way brought tears to my eyes and I haven't wept since I don't know how long.
So, on behalf of Titia and myself, thank you for your warm support, you really feel like family and friends. I do hope next time I will be able to bring better news or, even better, Titia herself will.

We have come to realise the end is and has always been near, but as well that this in fact goes for any and all of us. So we wish you all the very best and hope to communicate again in better standing.

Greetings from a concerned husband,
Chris van Beugen.:sadangel:

classylady
12th April 2006, 19:37
flist@wack.ch
If anyone would like to send her husband a message or a card please use this address.

very sad and heart breaking news

KuTa
12th April 2006, 22:36
OH, MY GOOD LORD! MY GOD!!! I knew about her health problems, but I had no idea that the situation turned so bad! She is an incredibly talented artist and I always enjoyed her work not only here at IT, but also in the "Expose 3" (Ballistic book) issue - it's a wonderful book full of magnificent works of different artists and her artwork shines there like a gem! Sorrow, sorrow and pain to hear such news, but also a hope, a hope that things will turn to the better. My deepest sympathy and the very best of wishes to Titia and her husband.

I would love to send some word of support to them but I do not really know how exactly to express my feelings in such a time, in this very tense moment... Not sure I can find necessary words... I pray that situation improves and Titia will be back with her family and with us.

ppetersen
12th April 2006, 22:59
This is so sad Carolyn, my heart goes out to both of them.... It's most certainly a trying time for both, and for him to be dear enough to let us know ... my thoughts, prayers and positive energies are being sent both their way...

vos
12th April 2006, 23:53
my thoughts are with you all and may all our thoughts give you all hope and strength and peace.
veel sterkte .

Rumour
13th April 2006, 02:12
We wish her all the best and pray that her pain eases. Constant pain is a hard thing to cope with, and just as hard to watch happening to a loved one. I wish them both courage and strangth to keep going, and for every day that she has left to be cherished, as much as she is by all who know her.

I would love to send some word of support to them but I do not really know how exactly to express my feelings in such a time, in this very tense moment... Not sure I can find necessary words... I pray that situation improves and Titia will be back with her family and with us.
You know, when words fail, sometimes an image will make up for it, and I'm sure she'd love to see it.

classylady
13th April 2006, 05:02
I think so too Ava, a lovely image you know she would love to see even a nice card I am sure her husband will make sure she gets it.

Yes it is heart breaking very hard to image the pain she must be in, it is just so sad and such a tragedy. She had given me some of her starter flames I'm always amazed with her work I think she would like us to think of her as the great artist she is . All we can do in each of our own ways is send her our love, and or prayers depending on your own preference.

I know many people are praying for her yet as we all know just by what her husband says , I just hope she doesn't suffer much longer. It is just heart breaking. :sadangel:

Bea
13th April 2006, 06:00
I am so sorry to hear this news :( :(

judee3d
13th April 2006, 07:02
This is such sad news, and at the same time, so heartwarming to know that even in her pain, Tatia has thought of us and asked her dear husbant to write. That he would take the time to update for us i the midst of his own struggle with courage, is a gift beyond measure.

I do not know Tatia, I came too late to these forums, but I know that this kind of struggle takes both courage and strength. I feel both of those qualities coming through Chris's words. And I am glad that both of them know that we of the art community are behind them, sending our thoughts and prayers.

Blessings to you,
judee

Engel47
13th April 2006, 07:14
What to say that has not already been said, other than to say, my thoughts and prayers are with you both.

wile1
13th April 2006, 10:06
I read this on the picture posted yesterday. I was so sad to hear about her. She is one of the best fractal artist I've ever seen. Her use of color is amazing. I am thinking about her and sending her my love and prayers.

classylady
13th April 2006, 13:52
Very true LouAnn Even at Rendo I admired her work and here her gallery is full of lovely work. Very sad news I think I am just going to send a card at least she will know we are thinking of her.

titia
3rd June 2007, 06:23
....this made me silent for some time...and without words....
Only now I've discovered this thread.
Oh, you are all so sweet...
Yes, it has been bad...very, very, very bad. Only a miracle gave me back my live. I don't know what I have done to deserve that, but I am very gratefull.

These days I have found peace in my heart. Every day comes as a gift. I have not as much energy as I used to have, but I don't mind...I feel happy. I don't know when death will come, but I'm alive now :-).


Please, forgive me I react only now...I want to thank you with warmth and love.

Love,
Titia

vos
3rd June 2007, 07:12
Beste titia,er is helemaal niets te vergeven ;ik wens je veel sterkte toe en bewonder je moed.

wile1
3rd June 2007, 11:07
Titia we all miss you and your wonderful work.. We are praying for you and keeping you in our thoughts and hearts. Hugs n much love from me and all of us.. Keep the faith :)

Engel47
3rd June 2007, 12:50
Titia - Gods blessings for you and your family, Peace, Strength and Love.:hug:

Junglegeorge
4th June 2007, 02:18
My love to you from Sweden Titia :heart:

Thelby
6th June 2007, 19:04
All Prayers, Strength, and Love here also :hug: :nod:

Dennis_Reed
6th June 2007, 22:09
You are always in my thoughts & prayers Titia!
Hugs!

Robo
7th June 2007, 11:51
My thoughts are with you and your family may you continue to recover and gain in strength, very best wishes to you