Chana

Can someone tell me when and how Chana died?

Sept. 9th, after a heart attack, George.

That is a real shock. I didn't even know that she had heart trouble.

I am seriously in SHOCK about this Lewis. I'm very sad about this.

You've done a wonderful job on these poetics, and this is FEATURED in Artistic Minds®.

If you would, please post this to Artistic Therapy, because Chana was a member of Artistic Therapy.

Chana was so talented, and so gifted, and had such a loving heart. This is truly shocking to hear. God rest her soul.

I am very, very sad about this. Thank you for letting us know Lewis.

It was Robert who had the burden of breaking the news, Rene. You can find his article here. I will post it to the Therapy group.

I didn't know either.

Dawn and Lewis, Chana had been profoundly fatigued for what may have been the last 6 months. She went to her doctors and they diagnosed her with fibromyalgia. She was given anxiety medications and they did help but I have this very great sadness that perhaps her symptoms were put into a different thought process. I see often that women of a certain age group who complain of symptoms such as Chana suffered are often discounted. It is clear that diagnosis is not a precise process but I feel a great grief that her persistent and disabling fatigue may have been interpreted in an other diagnostic process that seems to have missed the mark. Oh, I know that I was not there and cannot judge and I do not mean to make this a soapbox at this time but women who suffer from anxiety and depression can also have true medical problems. They just seem to be overlooked. I have to wonder about this. Chana did go for help, she did.

Kaiser medical has killed three friends of mine by incorrect diagnosis, so it does happen -- more often than we would like to think.

Thank you George for reading my rant. I am a mixture of angry and sad and hardly know what to do with these feelings.

Well, you will have incompetent people in any walk of life. It is more dangerous in some occupations than in others.

Thanks for the info, Karen. I had no idea...

thanks for the information. I know Chana had been trying repeatedly to get her health issues straightened out. She would not tell me as much because she wanted me to worry about my own issues. I miss her a great deal.

Thanks for the link to the Article that Robert wrote regarding Chana, Lewis.

And, thank you for relaying that information Karen. You're right about underlying causes of depression and anxiety.

Many people have medical issues, as well as financial and relational issues that cause depression and anxiety.

Chana was so kind, and so "gifted" and loaded with TALENT. Truly, I am still stunned ~ just trying to let it set in that she is gone now.

God bless ~

That's a beautiful tribute, Lewis. Thanks for sharing it with us. hugs

Thanks, I posted this raw, edited it slightly just now...

For wondering minds: Chana and I only recently became 'friends', in the sense of discussions beyond commenting one each other's work. What I call 'happy accidents', because if I connect with someone, it's not by design. It's just... how it happens. Obviously that connection was cut short, and like so many here, all that is left is memory...

Her words and her voice will always be with us. She made a huge impact on many of us. Gather has not been the same since. Thank you for this lovely tribute. You have penned truths I feel, but am not able to express.

Featured in The Poet's Circle.

Thank you, Jen...

Thank you, Lewis. She touched many people on Gather and FaceBook, and we'll miss her.

Thanks, Erin.

Very poignant Lewis.

Thank you, Georgiana.

Thank you Lewis for bringing this over to Artistic Therapy as well. This BEAUTIFUL POETIC TRIBUTE to Chana is NOW FEATURED.

Thank you for sharing this with us, because Chana graced us with some of the most fabulous artistic content. WE will miss her very much.

Yes, she did, Rene. Thank you.

remembered with love indeed.

Amen.

Lewis, your thoughtful and loving words have described just the friendship feelings Chana shared with me, for a short time, ever so thankful for that time.

(thank you for adding your link to A Toast to Chana)

Thank you, Ruth. We have to value the time we have, because you never know...

Exactly...HUGs!

a part of her will always remain with us..... she touched many.....

Indeed. Thanks, Solskin.

A heartfelt cry yet subdued in words. Beautiful Lewis.we all miss her.

Like a ruby

Thanks, Kushal.

A beautiful tribute to a friend who will be missed by many here on Gather. Thanks Lewis for sharing .

Thanks, Howard.

Our loss is Heaven's gain.

Thanks, Jan.

Lewis, thank you for your loving tribute. We need to remember our friend now.

We do, Karen. Thank you.

Lovely tribute to a very creative soul who will be sorely missed.

Thank you, Ester.

I think you have adequately expressed how many of us feel about Chana's appearance and sudden departure from our lives. One could not help but be touched and moved by Chana's poems. Her words came from her heart and endeared her to even those of us who only had brief encounters with her.

Exactly. Thanks, Linda.

Very touching Lewis, and so eloquently spoken. A fond and apropos gesture indeed. Salut,

Thanks Wade. Salut...

It's so very hard to be on Earth without those who touch your soul.
Thanks for such a wonderful tribute to such a lovely woman.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

Thank you, Angela.

Rest in Peace Chana
Blessings

Thanks, Rony.

remembered with love~

Always...

Thank you for posting to GutterGirls~

Thats lovely Lewis. I miss her.

Thanks, Sharon.

What a lovely tribute Lewis. I bet Chana is smiling. We'll miss her very much.
Hug your loved ones closely & forgive often, for you never know what tomorrow may bring.

Indeed. Thank you, Jeanette.

Lewis, thank you so much for this. It is truly lovely and heartfelt.

Thanks, Sandre.

A very touching tribute to one I will also remember well. Hugs and Blessings Lewis!

Thank you, Lisa.

Lewis, this is a sweet tribute for a beautiful person.

Thanks, Renda...

What a lovely tribute. I've just been reading her works. Very fitting.

Her words are immortal, now... Thank you, Sheila.