Thursday, 4 July 2019

An Update from Tricia

Tricia asked me to write this post for her (it's Tasha).

Tricia has been at the hospice for a while and so if you haven't heard much from her, you'll know why.  She still needs a lot of quiet time, so if you feel like communicating with her, posting to her blog is best.  Marie is with her much of the time and will read the messages to her when she's up for it.

Thank you for all of your positive thoughts!

47 comments:

Manpreet said...

Tricia, you are always in my thoughts. Whenever Aaron and I travel anywhere I think of you and all your amazing trips, especially Maui. We always make it a point to stop by Nick’s Fishmarket for happy hour to watch the sunset, just as you recommended. :) You are such a beautiful person inside and out. Sending our love ❤️
Manpreet

Aka Upaa said...
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Aka Upaa said...

I love you... Beautiful Tricia❤️...🙏🏽🌟

Ruth Teng said...

Sending my love to you Tricia! - Ruth Teng

Louise and David said...


🔥Your candle still burns brightly in our home, dear Tricia💕 and you are present to us every day in the words🖋 and images🎨 of your celebration of life moments🎭. Thank you; rest easy.💜

✉Love always,
Louise and David

3 men and a Lady said...

Sending prayers, strength and love ❤️

Unknown said...

Always thinking of Tricia and her family. Prayers and well wishes from your friend here in Toronto. She is the absolute bravest woman I know. Blessings to all.

Yaskowiches said...

Thinking of you, Tricia. Sending lots of love and good vibes to you.
-Marty, Tina and Lucas

Julie Frayn said...

I remember the first time I met you, Tricia. I saw your scars and wondered what hell you'd been through. You were so smart and confident and, put quite simply, you knew your shit. I appreciated that about you immediately. That you could be relied upon, trusted for your knowledge and wisdom, even if only about accounting (since that was the shallow realm of our shared experience at that time). And now I see all of you. Due to recent events in my daughter's life, I understand more of you. No matter what angle you are viewed, the result is the same. You are a gorgeous warrior, talented and capable in everything you do. A woman to be reckoned with, respected, admired, and loved. And you are all of those things, especially loved. xoxo Julie Frayn

Sonia said...

Tricia 💕 Sending love and prayers and positive thoughts your way. I often read your cards and am thankful for your outlook on life as it reminds us all to slow down and soak it all in. Cheers and love....

Aunt Marie, hugs and thanks you for being you 😘

Keri Ziegler said...

Tricia, you are in my thoughts all the time. I wish you were closer and we could reminisce a bit in person. Be sure to rest and keep your mind full of everything that has made you happy. Love you dear friend. Keri

Jenalee said...

Sending you all lots of love.

BJ said...

You are constantly in our thoughts Tricia, along with your Mom and Dad and Brandon. We also give thanks for Tasha, who has been so good in speaking for you. We hope you know how much we all love you and your family, and we will continue to keep all of you in our hearts and prayers.

Love, BJ

Mary Ellen said...

Hi Tricia,

Bob & I sent lots of love and prayers to you. Lots of hugs for you and the family. You are loved by so many people.

Thanks Tasha.

Love always,
Mary Ellen and Bob
xoxoxoxo

Carol said...

Hi Tricia. Carol and I send our love, thoughts and prayers. Your tenacity inspires me.
Uncle Tony

Nadia King said...

Tricia - You are one of the most amazing people I know! Thinking about you and sending positive vibes your way 💗

Cal & Shelly said...

Tricia, we enjoy your gorgeous painting everyday as it reminds us of you & Maui. Sending all our love to you and your family

Cal, Shelly, Carly & Dylan

Bonnie said...

Sweet Tricia! Sending you Love and Hugs and prayers and strength ! We Love you so much!! Thank you for the many stories I enjoyed of your travels with your Mom. I could hardly wait to hear what adventure or person that you came upon! I remember back to the Another World”. First trip to New York! How amazing that was, from that trip to each one after the stories amazed and entertained me. You have a special way of bringing a story to life! I Love you, Marie, Lui and Brandon❤️❤️
Thank you Tasha for being you❤️��

ed said...

Hi Tricia, Deanie and I send you love and prayers. Our thoughts are with you, your family and your bubble with special thanks to Tasha.

Uncle Ed

Lisa Rushka said...

Tricia, I hope and pray that your time at the hospice is peaceful and comforting. None of us can know exactly the path you've walked, but you've had many walking by your side. I'm constantly impressed by the comments so many friends have left, talking about the impact you've had on their lives.

Our time together was in high school, particularly in band and at band camp at Fort San. I hope those memories make you smile, as they make me smile. You were a joy to spend time with. I hope that the love of music has stayed with you all these years, and that it continues to bring you happiness and joy.

Thinking of you fondly,
Lisa Rushka

Joost said...

Tricia, our family has been following your journey and have been very moved by your strength and courage. Please know that you are an inspiration and are having such a positive impact in so many lives. Thank you!

Joost Coucill

Christine said...

Dear Tricia,
You are in our thoughts and in our hearts every day. Sending and surrounding you and your family with love.
Christine & Ron

Marcia said...

Dear Tricia,
Thinking of you every day. Sending love from Dennis and me to you and all your family.
Love, Marcia xoxo

Dawn McDonald said...

Dear Tricia,

I have been following your journey as well and like all of your family and friends have been in awe of your strength, resilience and seemingly positive outlook on life even with all of the challenges you have faced. You for sure have been a catalyst for me to sit back and take stock about the things that really matter most in life.

I have fond memories of you and Carla both working at the t-shirt shop in Southland Mall while I was making drinks at Orange Julius :-).

You have always have been such a warm, kind hearted and happy individual. Always smiling and laughing.

Thinking of you and your loved ones - xo

Dawn McDonald

Unknown said...

I can't help but think of all the people who's lives you have touched. I barely knew you, but heard about what a wonderful person you are to Tasha, long before I ever met you (which may have only been once). If anyone embodies a live well lived, and being in the service others, it is you. You have left a mark in this world that will shine forever.

Moraks said...

You are in my thoughts and prayers Tricia.

Moraks

La ma tante préférée de l'autre said...

Dear Tricia, because of your blog I am feeling like I am part of your life . You gave me and some of my friends , hope , love and courage. You are always a shining light in my heart.... So I will keep you in there... Gentle hugs and much love and gratitude.

Dominique

Krista said...

Hi Tricia,
I don’t really know what to say other then I’m so grateful to have met you and had the pleasure of doing your hair. You are an amazing lady and I always enjoyed seeing your name in the book knowing we where going to have great chat about whatever...movies, traveling, dating sites, family and friends...You always left me with a smile on my face.
Sending hugs and love to you and your family.
Xoxo
Krista

Amanda Kanuka said...

Hey girl! Just woke from a fantastical dream... you were preparing for a long journey, and left me your art studio to look after. However you had hosted annual fundraiser galas at this art studio which Oprah had attended, so the pressure was really on to keep up with you. We laughed a lot, you were ready for your new path ahead... Oh me and my brain and how it works!🙀 LOL

Needless to say I think of you daily. When I found out the new season of survivor has both Boston Rob AND Sandra returning... thought of you. Read an article on coachella fashion trends... thought of you. Making plans for my family trip to Maui in a few weeks... thought of you. Chris declared BUTTER was his secret sauce in his homemade noodle dish... thought of you. The potato heads in the new toy story movie... thought of you. Random daily staring out at the nature surrounding me... thought of you. Had a lady bug flying around the living room... well, I thought of Ryan, then of you living at his old pad.

More seriously though, pretty much my whole life I have thought daily of the current path you are on and I am so thankful for your inspiring and honest approach to it all. As the old movie says, 'you can't take it with you'... meaning money & tactile stuff. However it's the love that surrounds you and encompasses all you are that will always be here and be with you. Thank you for continuing to pop up in my random thoughts every day. I suspect this will happen in perpetuity and for that I am grateful. Enjoy your pad, and your bubble of love...
xo,
Amanda

cleverlittlebird said...

Tricia, you are an amazing artist far beyond your paintbrush and pen. Your spirit, creativity, courage, and kindness have touched the lives of so many, leaving your impression on their canvasses in beautiful ways.

Looking at my canvas, one would find your touch in the light playful swirls of childhood games, the strong dark strokes of determination through adversity, and the bright bold shapes of trying new things to toast life. Thank you for adding to my life’s canvas.

Love,
Heather

brad said...

Tricia, Kathy and I hold you in our thoughts and prayers. We driving to Regina this summer. Our three boys will be biking around on McGill Place like we did in the good old days. I tell the boys often of the good times that we had growing up together on that street.
Love,
Brad and Kathy

Guy Terriff said...

Sending you love and strength

Vili said...

Tons of love, good vibes and energy for you, Tricia. Thinking and praying for you!

Vili

Oli said...

Hi Tricia,
you are in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Sending love to you and all of your Family and Tasha!

Your German friends
Jona, Noah, Judith, Oli and Claudia, Wolfgang, Elias, Julian.

Thom Barker said...

Dear Tricia, you remain in my thoughts and are a continuing inspiration. I hope your days are peaceful and happy. My best wishes also to your mom and dad and Brandon. Thomas.

Anonymous said...

Hey Tricia - sending lots of love your way ��

Sonia said...

Hi Tricia, as I drove home from work today in heavier traffic than usual, I used some of my idle time to admire the trees.

There was one tree in particular that I noticed.... It had obviously weathered the latest storm we had here. It had a few broken branches, was missing some of its leaves and just looked like it fought to stay rooted. But yet the leaves still on the tree were beautiful and green, welcoming the rain that was falling and waiting to soak up the sun that was trying to peek through the clouds.

I thought of you and smiled. The beauty, the love and the life that you spread to your bubble every day means so much to all of us. You continue to teach us how to soak it all in and appreciate the lives that we are fortunate to share with our own bubbles.

Love you and sending you a big hug 🥰

Cheers, Sonia

Aka Upaa said...

... thinking of you. And thankful for the blessing you are. Thank you for spreading love and beauty. Praying for you 🙏🏽❤️

Love,

Aka

Mike Whitten said...

Tricia,
I don't think I can do justice to all of the beautiful comments already made.
You, your friends and family are all such an inspiration. What a privilege it is to be a part of your lives. I've been reflecting on our time in Stamford, "lighting the night" on the Brooklyn Bridge, brief encounters in London and other glittering moments over the past 13 years where your astounding strength and resilience have always shone through to the extent that people routinely forget about the burden you carry and love you for the joy and positivity you exude. Thank you all again for helping us to stop and appreciate the most important things.
Mike x

Louise and David said...

✉Dear Tricia,

This morning when I lit your candle🕯 and displayed the next card in your visual celebration of life moments🎨, A POTENT LIFE turned up. Whenever that happens, I say to myself, "This is going to be a NEON day💚.

🔥Thank you for heightening my awareness of the world around me🌍. May colour and light flood all the moments of your day, too💥.

Love, always
Louise💞

Kathleen K said...

Hello Sweetheart I think about you more than you know. Never have I met a woman with more resilience, strength and beauty. All of us who know and care for you think the same thing. You are a shining star. Because of you I stop and smell the roses more often. I am sending you the biggest hug you ever had. Lots of love Kathleen

Mireille said...

Hi Tricia. I was thinking of you this morning. I was singing along to some tunes which reminded me of Singstar sessions with you and Tasha. The first time I heard your beautiful voice, I knew who the singstar champ would be! 🙂 Given the quality of my own voice I don't often sing in front of others, but we always had so much fun belting out tunes, enjoying the music, the laughter and each other. So this morning I belt out tunes, singing, dancing and thinking of you....along with Mike who joined in for some ABBA. Sending music notes of love your way🎼🎶💞🎶💗
We both send you a big hug.
Love,
Mireille and Mike xoxo

Louise and David said...

🕯Hello again, Tricia, we just want to let you know how close we feel to you today💕. Lots of love, Louise👵 and David👴

Cal & Shelly said...

Hi Tricia,

Thinking of you & sending love and sunshine to you & your family.

Cal, Shelly, Carly & Dylan

Mary Ellen said...

Hello Tricia,

We are thinking about you all the time. You are incredible and we love you lots.

Hugs,
Bob and Mary Ellen
xoxoxo

Louise and David said...

🕯Dear Tricia,

Today we are recalling your long-ago visit with us in our home in St. Andrews🏡, and your amazing round of golf on the famous Old Course⛳. How's that for putting colourful splatters of paint on all of our canvasses?🎨 Oh, the memories!👪

Love and thanks,
Louise and David💕

Vivian and Dave said...

Hi Tricia. Dave and I and the girls, Cass and Kim, want you to know that you and your family are in our constant thoughts and prayers. One way or another we send you positive energy hourly and will continue to do so and hope/pray you feel it!! All our love to you and yours and endless hugs, Dave and Viv. Xoxo��������������������