I have been asked to pass on some sad news regarding our good blogging friend Hélène Vaillant. The message is self explanatory and comes from Hélène’s sister Anne.
If you are aware of places and people that should be made aware of this sad development, please do so.
Greetings Frank,
I am Anne G…, Hélène’s sister. She has asked me to write to you as she cannot due to being hospitalized. She is very ill and has been diagnosed with an aggressive kidney cancer.
She has refused all treatments whatsoever except for comfort measures. She is very clear and ready to begin palliative care. We are at the early stage of this change of life. She said you would know to spread the word in your group.
Her family and I are asking her friends and loved ones to send her healing and blessings on this challenging journey. I will endeavor to keep you posted.
Anne
Frank Prem Poetry 
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Very sad news.
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😦
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Sad to read. Too much cancer in people these days.
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Yes, Tom. Too much altogether.
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So sad to hear of this! My thoughts and prayers are with her!
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Thank you, Dwight.
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Life and the ending of life. Sorry to see this Frank. I have a close friend in England who is struggling with cancer and so far is loosing the battle. It is hard to loose friends. I am praying for my friend and will add your friend as well to my list.
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Thank you Anne.
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Thank you for this post, Frank. Would you ask Ann to give us the email address?
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I’ll ask, Miriam.
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Thank you, Frank.
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There is, now, Miriam, thank you. I made a post that includes the details.
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Thank you, Frank. Her husband passed away early this year or late last year. Live cancer is tough to treat, with treatment, it’s good for six months. My brother-in-law died from that at 51 years old.
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Yes. A ruthless condition.
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I’ll look for your post with info!
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I’ll be thinking of them and praying her days in palliative care won’t be so painful.
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Thanks Christine.
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She gave a lot to the blogging community. I will miss her. Easy rest, Helene. ❤️
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Paula, Helene is still alive. Palliative care, but still with us, I believe.
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Very sad news. I hope she can remain comfortable. The blogging community shall miss her.
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I’ve known her for too short a time.
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She is not a blogger I have come across, Frank, but I send my wishes that she has a pain-free and easy passage.
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She chose great surreal picture prompts, Mick. The last one I recall was of cats on a roof, in a certain situation.
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I think I can guess…
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https://wp.me/p7yTr8-76W
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Not exactly what I’d expected, but with elements…
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I never knew her – but you have done well to pass this on
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Thanks Derrick. Helene provided me with great images for my writing. Surreal stuff.
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Oh Frank, this is such sad news. Helene lost her husband so recently. Thanks for passing on the message.
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Such very sad news. I guessed something must have happened to Helene when her page disappeared the other week. So sad. I will miss her. She inspired many of us with her picture prompts and I think some of the pieces I wrote in response were some of my best. I’ve met a number of super people via her blog, too. Thanks for letting us know, Frank.
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Frank, thanks for updating news on Helene Vaillant. She has inspired her in her photo prompt and through her to many other poets. My loving regards to her.
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Thank you, Wonky Wizard. There is a post on my site here, with an email address if you wish to write to her. Her sister, Anne, will see that the message gets through when Helene is up to it.
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Thank you Frank.
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This really saddens me. Hélène s such a sweet lady and I know she lost her husband recently. Please pass on warm wishes of comfort to her as she goes through this difficult time. ❤️❤️ Thank you Frank
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Thank you, Christine.
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So sad to here this, today I was remembering her that I have not seen any her blogs recently… And then I found your blog. My prayers are with her.
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She is a great loss for us in the blogging community.
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Very true.
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