Sintija was a fighter. A beautiful young woman who faced cancer with amazing strenght and fought with all she had till the very last moment. Being diagnosed with terminal small cell ovarian cancer half a year ago, she was sure there had to be a way to beat the dreadful disease. In her early twenties, with so many dreams and strong determination to make them real – giving up wasn’ t even an option. She believed. We all did – with yet another chemo tried, with each new test results. Even through the last 2 weeks when doctors had given up and she was already moved from the hospital to a hospice. Sometimes it is almost impossible to stop believing in miracles and very difficult to face reality.
Cancer hasn’ t been just a term in a dictionary for me for quite some time – I have learned years ago about how sneaky and cruel that monster is but desparately hoped this will be an exception. I was wrong, unfortunately. We lost Sintija early yesterday morning. Her little brother and sister think she now lives up on one of the stars and I would want to believe that very much.
Although sometimes not fair, life still is really precious and fragile, isn’ t it….
fleeting silhouette
in the end of empty street
raindrops keep falling
light of candle
more viable than the last hope
life interrupted
Ese' s Voice 
My most heartfelt condolences on your loss.
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Ese I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful young woman. This brings my sincere sympathy.
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Ese, is this happening to your own family? I’m so very sorry. My thoughts go out to you and yours. I really don’t know what to say, because nothing is enough. You are in my thoughts.
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Thank you, Ann Christine.
Yes, she was my brother’s girlfriend.
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Life is precious indeed Ese. Love the photo hon. Lovely post and haiku. *hugs*
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I empathise with your pain and love. My heart goes out to you as I read your poignant post.
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You certainly brought tears to my eyes. The weight of it all sometimes seems unbearable and the reasons make no sense. I think the music you played is a beautiful way to remember.
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I am so sorry for you and your brother. I wish I could say something appropriate now. Dear Ese, I will pray for your brother’s strength.
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Thank you very much, Paula, he will definitely need it…
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I am so sorry for your loss – a very moving post.
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A beautiful tribute at such a sad time. My thoughts are with your family, particularly your brother and you and Sintja’s family.
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I send my condolences to you and your family…this was a wonderful tribute.
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words of comfort are but fleeting … perhaps a virtual hug …
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A very moving piece, Ese and a lovely tribute. My heart goes out to you and your brother and of course Sintja’s family….
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Sorry to hear about your loss.
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Oh. I wish I had met her. Very unfortunate. Hope your brother is doing alright…
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So sad when a life ends before it has really begun.
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So sorry to read of the loss of your friend. It is so tragic when Death takes one so young.
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My deepest sympathies, Ese. Your haiku are beautifully heartfelt!
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My sincere sympathy. I too lost a cousin (not as young but young enough) to the same issue. Her young daughter ended up being welcomed into her sisters family. May Sintija’s memories be for a blessing and may your loved one be a bright star in the night sky.
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