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I started to write this blog in January 2010 when I found out I had breast cancer. In the archive you can read my honest account on the whole experience. How devastating it was for me and how I didn't know if I was going to live to see the next Christmas. How my beautiful family (my little boy and a wonderful husband) supported me through surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The cancer has just come back and metastasised with a vengeance and it is now incurable, at least by conventional medicine. I am trying alternative treatments but I also believe God wants to heal me.

Thursday, 8 March 2012

My Humming Bird Has Flown

Malina died peacefully a little while ago. Her family and I were with her.

106 comments:

  1. Moja ukochana siostrzyczko. Spij w spokoju.

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  2. Dear Bob and Aaron

    Our love and thoughts are with you - The Sheils xx

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  3. Thinking of you all. Sending our love, Becks x

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  4. Dear Bob and Aaron

    May God bless and keep you close especially during this time of your loss. Was praying for a miracle but may Malina rest in peace free from pain.

    Thoughts and prayers are with you!
    The Young's

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  5. Her energy and love will live on and on. sending you my love and peace today Rob and Aaron x

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  6. Sleep tight Malina xxx Mermaid

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  7. chris grogan8 March 2012 16:40

    i'm so sorry i dont know what to say ive never met anyone as brave and determined as Malina she was such a fighter and i will miss her .thinking of you and your beautiful boy xxx

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  8. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rob and Aaron! Love from Malina's Health Nut sisters!

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  9. night night Malinko :*

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  10. Bob i Aaron, jestem z Wami. Zawsze i wszedzie mozecie na mnie polegac.

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  11. May her Wings spread and fly high* gracious and beautiful lady xxx

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  12. So very sorry for your loss xxx

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  13. Thinking of you all xxx

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  14. Words not enough, but she will be smiling with the angels, shining on the brightest star. From rachael, paul Elle stevenson x x x

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  15. Rob&Belle8 March 2012 17:17

    Life is a mystery. Malina was special one and touched so many people with her brave and honest fight. Big love Bob and Aaron. Rob and Annabelle. xx

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  16. Take inspiration & courage from your humming birds bravery. Stay strong & keep making her proud. @->

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  17. My deepest condolences....I'm praying for her soul and the whole family. Let's celebrate her life!!!

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  18. Sending prayers to all of you. Thank you for sharing your journey. Bless you all.

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  19. Love, prayers and stregnth to your family. What a special lady the world has lost. xx

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  20. Oh Malina!! :(
    I'm so sad for all of us here on earth and the void your leaving has left!
    I pray for peace for your sweet son & amazing husband. I am so sorry for the loss.
    Your legacy lives on in Aaron. God be with you all! <3
    -Melissa and all your Health Nuts sisters

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  21. May Malina rest in peace with no more pain, A beautiful brave inspirational person who has now flown home . Bless Bob Aaron and all her family. So sorry for the loss of malina . xxxx Demelza and Tom xx

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  22. It's one hell of a crazy world we live in, WHY !!!! what a woman, so pretty and courageous a fighter till the end, my love to your family what a void u will leave Malina, put the pain and suffering you are free from and im sure you will be watching over Rob and dear Aaron for always. NIGHT GODBLESS XXXXXXX I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU N NEVER EVEN KNEW YOU XXXXXXX

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  23. Really sad to here this news. I did not know Malina personally & only briefly met her twice. My thoughts & sympathy are with her family & at least she is free from any pain now.xx Take care

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  24. Dear Malina, such a beautiful courageous young lady may you rest in peace with no more pain xx My thoughts and love to Rob, Aaron and family xxxx Shuggy, Jo, Georgia and Sam xxxx

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  25. Beautiful lady, fly high and with out pain and worry. You have taught me so much which I promise I will follow your teachings and examples xx My anger at this disease taking such a beautiful soul at this time is hard to understand. My heart and love and thoughts are with Rob and Aaron..Madgxx A beautiful family who I so wish didnt have this loss xxxYou are everlasting in my heart Malina x Nannette xxxx

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  26. Spoczywaj w pokoju piekna, dzielna kobieto.

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  27. So terribly sad, but what a spirited and dignified fight. You are, as a family, an inspiration to all and Malina will live on with you and continue to colour many lives. Sleep well Malina.
    Justin

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  28. Oh beautiful blessed one, your pain is over now! Finding words is very difficult to express how I feel! All the love here on this page is enough to break anyone's heart! Bless you Bob and Aaron. May God be with you and comfort you! Blessed are those who morn for you will be comforted!

    We should all rejoice for there is a new saint in heaven!

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  29. my thougths are with your family now .....you are at peace..the battle you have fought so bravely is over....may you continue to look over your little boy and husband and be their guardian angel.....xxx

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  30. dear bob and aaron
    my thoughts are with you
    love angela xx

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  31. My thoughts are with you all, especially Aaron. His November 2007 mate Holly sends him all her love too xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  32. A beautiful person. She is just a breath away and her energy will stay with us all. We shared hugs, Reiki, meditations and smiles and I feel blessed to have known her. Hugs and love to you Bob - her friend, Husband, love and soulmate and to Aaron who is the keeper of his mother's spirit. Amanda

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  33. Bob my thoughts are with you and Aaron. Malina was a beautiful, brave, inspiration lady, sleep tight my fellow mermaid now you may be pain free. Andi & Si x

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  34. May you rest in peace and free from pain . Our thoughts are with your family x x x

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  35. Bob, I'm so sorry for your loss. Ryan R

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  36. Words somehow don't seem to be enough Bob. Desperately sad to hear this news. We will hold her smile in our hearts and remember her with that same smile. Our thoughts are with you and Aaron today. Why can't everything be as easy to fix up as Mr Potato Head? Take care x 'Uncle' Nige and Chris Coates

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  37. What a privilege it was to known such a beautiful person. While we always feared this day would come, Malina's passing has left us deeply saddened at the loss of such an inspirational woman and dedicated wife and mother. Our heartfelt condolences go to you Bob, Aaron, Magda and family. We only hope you can take some consolation from the positive effect she has left with so many people. All our love, Jon and Rach. God bless Malina x

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  38. Malina,
    May you now know peace and rest as you continue to watch over your family and guide them through life.
    Bob and Aaron,
    Relish the love and cherish the memories. She will live on in all you do. A wonderful lady, there is a new star in heaven tonight.
    Thoughts and love to all the family, Tika

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    1. Bob & Aaron, I can't stop thinking about you guys... I hope you two are okay, we will all miss Malina!

      Brian

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  39. Carolyn and John Twine8 March 2012 20:01

    Bob & Aaron just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you, our 2 children (Lottie & Ollie)when we told them said "Malina is safe now as God is looking after her"
    , all our love to you xx

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  40. Beautiful, inspirational Malina.....sleep well xxx

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  41. Rest now beautiful one.......aaron had an inspirational mummy and she is one of gods angels who will be with him and watching over him always.....our thoughts are with your family xxx

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  42. Night Night Sleep Well. We will all miss you. God bless. xxx

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  43. My son and I only had the pleasure of meeting Malina a couple of times at Trannack playgroup, but from her blog and the kind words everyone always had to say about her, I feel I knew her well. Her smile, her energy and her songs will never be forgotten. We are thinking of both Bob & Aaron, and of course Malina, knowing she is now finally free from pain. Tryphaena xxx

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  44. Bob & Aaron, words can't describe how sorry I was to hear the news. Malina was incredibly special and will be remembered by many for her courageousness, determination, and continued positive outlook on life. She will live on in everyone's hearts and will always be missed, but never be forgotten. Rob G - Sydney, Australia.

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  45. Malina,tak bardzo mi przykro:(.Nie tak powinno być:( mam nadzieje,ze odpoczywasz na niebieskich wzgórzach razem z mama i jest Ci dobrze.

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  46. An angel has gone home today. The world is a sadder place without her bright light. RIP, god bless, thoughts with you all.

    Arty

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  47. I only read Malina's blog recently, having heard about her story from friends. It is devastating to hear of your loss. Whilst I am sure her energy, love and light will live with you always that offers little comfort in these early days. I wish you and your family all the love in the world.

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  48. I have this last update with sorrow and a heavy heart. May the angels be with Malina and her family now and forever. My love and thoughts are with Malina and her family xx

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  49. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been following Malina's journey. She was a very beatiful and brave lady. RIP, Malina.

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  50. I'm so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful courageous woman! She made such an impression on everyone she met. An all round amazing thoughtful sparkling person! Her star will shine the brightest up there for you Bob, and dear little Aaron.
    Loretta xxx

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  51. I never stopped thinking of you and following this blog, her love for live must be an exemple and inspiration for us.

    Isacco

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  52. Żegnaj Malinka

    Waldek M.

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  53. I ja Ciebie żegnam...i niech miodowo, pięknie Ci się śni w nieskończoność. O.

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  54. May she fly freely now, a graceful, musical, courageous & beautiful lady. An inspiration always & especially to Aaron & Bob xxx john&jacquie

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  55. My prayers will continue to be with your family. This world lost an amazing person but the Lord wanted her a little more. May you continue to hold tight to God as our dear Malina did.

    Blessings to you!

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  56. Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Aaron and all the family. I know you will take comfort and pride in knowing how inspirational Malina has been to so many people, both known and unknown to her, around the world. What a beautiful and special guardian angel you and Aaron have! May she fly free. God bless you all. Sandra (Hospice volunteer.) xx

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  57. God bless and all our love, thoughts and prayers,
    Mark and Suzi

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  58. Such a beautiful courageous young lady may you rest in peace with no more pain xx (Florida)

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  59. I am so sorry. I was hoping for a different outcome. Fly high Malina. Love to Bob and Aaron. Jessica (Australia)

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  60. Rick and Row Clarke9 March 2012 00:15

    Dear Bob and Aaron. Such sad,sad news, but what a wonderful woman Malina was. Her blog has been so honest and humbling. You all faced this battle head on and on the way have taught us all the true meaning of love, courage and faith. We hope you take some comfort in knowing that Malina is now at peace. We wish you both lots of love, Rick and Row Clarke xxx

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  61. Malinka, będzie nam Ciebie brakowało... Ogromną dziurę w moim sercu załatałam Twoim uśmiechem na zawsze..
    niech Anioły Cię prowadzą...
    Żegnaj


    Bob, Aaron
    my thoughts are with you...

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  62. Faw Robinson9 March 2012 00:23

    I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  63. Rob & Aaron, I'm so sorry to hear this news and so sorry for your enormous loss. She was such a beautiful person and clearly very well loved.
    Thinking of you at this terrible time.
    Love Nicole, Brendan, Sebastian, Imogen, Oliver & Rohan
    Perth, Australia

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  64. Dearest Rob & Aaron, my heart goes out to you both at this very sad time. Malina was an amazing person and her fight was the so courageous, love to you both x Kate Krause x

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  65. Rob, thank you for taking care of our friend. Thank you for, you too, being an inspiration to us all, this must be the toughest thing to go through. I hope Aaron never forgets how special he was to his Mom. love xx oli

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  66. Malina, I will be about You always think. Bob, I send You my condolence.
    Magda.

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  67. I give you this one thought to keep -
    I am with you still - I do not sleep.
    I am a thousand winds that blow,
    I am the diamond glints on snow,
    I am sunlight on ripened grain,
    I am the gentle autumn rain.
    When you awake in the morning's hush
    I am the swift, uplifting rush
    Of quiet birds in circled flight.
    I am the soft stars that shine at night.
    Do not think of me as gone -
    I am with you still - in each new dawn.

    x

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  68. I am really sorry for your loss. We dont know Malina personally but have been following the blog for a while now and praying. She was a brave lady and is in a happy place now in heaven with no pain. God bless you and your family. Asia & Conor

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  69. Martin and Janette9 March 2012 09:12

    Despite such sadness, we were blessed to have known you over these last few years. Your courage, determination and love for your family, and friends was insurmountable and an inspiration to so many people near and far. You were a great friend and are truly missed. Rob and Aaron remain in our thoughts and care now and always. Sleep well.

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  70. I don't understand why some of us have such a short time on this earth, but it's what we do with that time that really matters and Malina obviously touched a lot of lives, she loved and was very much loved in return - she will live on in your hearts and minds xx

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  71. So sad, you were all an inspiration, love and thoughts are with you

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  72. Dear Bob & Aaron, We are so sorry that you have lost a beautiful brave wife and mother. She will live on in Aaron and in your memories of all the good times you shared. Love Cathy, Neil, Thomas & Libby x

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  73. God bless xxx

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  74. Bob and Aaron, So, So, sorry for your loss. Malina was a beautiful, inspirational woman. She will live on in her son, who will be proud to have had such an inspirational mother, although her time with him was cruelly cut short. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Lucy xx

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  75. Malina, it has been such a gift having your presence in our lives. We will continue to have your joyful spirit with us as we miss your physical presence in this life.

    Sending gentleness and comfort to your family as they miss you in their daily lives. Thank you for sharing your love and wisdom. Peaceful rest.

    Pat

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  76. Bob & Aaron,
    We will miss Malina. The time that we all spent together as a family has left an imprint on our lives. I was showing Hunter and Noah pictures of our trip to Utah when we went hiking and remembering the Christmas' and Thanksgiving together. I hope these words don't ring hollow, but may God put his arms around both you and Aaron and provide you comfort.
    The Borror's

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  77. Beautiful, Brave, Amazing Girl- Sweet Rasberry. I knew you so briefly but you have taught me so much.

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  78. Bob and Aaron, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and comfort you.

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  79. Moja najukochansza siostrzyczka....
    xxxxx

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  80. I am so so sorry for your loss. What an amazing, inspirational, beautiful and courageous lady x

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  81. So very sad. Malina, we will remember your beautiful voice and smile. My little girl is still signing thankyou although she knows the words - a gift you gave to her. Our thoughts are with you all x

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  82. Bob and Aaron - sending you all our love and prayers. Thinking of you at this saddest of times, and remembering Malina's lovely smile and laugh right now. Love from Ada, Claire, Pete and Arthur (Z.School)xxx

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  83. Malina, Whenever I think of you, I see you so clearly sitting at the piano with Aaron by your side. A purity of look-listening-playing-head turned towards us and the children who you inspired at your singing sessions at Trannack Playgroup. You were always so happy to play songs that you hadn't even heard before and you could always improvise perfectly.

    Life is very unjust at times. We will miss you. All my love, Elly

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  84. You can shed tears that she is gone
    Or you can smile because she has lived.

    You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back
    Or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.

    Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
    Or you can be full of the love you shared.

    You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
    Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

    You can remember her and only that she's gone
    Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

    You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
    Or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

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  85. Dear Bob and Aaron, I hoped and prayed for a miracle....
    I am so sorry for your loss... You are in my prayers.
    God bless you and your familly.

    Malinko, I hope you have found your peace...

    XXX, Joanna

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  86. How unfair life can be. Malina was an amazing woman and she has touched me in a way that I never expected. I send all my love to you Rob and Aaron.- Amelie x

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  87. Bob, really sorry to hear this, our thoughts are with you. Robin & Julie.

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  88. Love and Light to You and Aaron in this dark time.
    The following is an adaptation of the lullabye my father sang to us growing up,
    and that we in turn tuck our loved ones into their eternal sleep with as they slip off this mortal coil:

    Sleep my child and peace attend thee, all through the night
    Guardian angels, I will send thee all through the night
    While the weary world is sleeping
    hill and vale in slumber steeping
    I, my loved one, will be keeping
    all through the night.

    much love to all of you

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  89. It's not fair, God.

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  90. Malina thank You, fly, fly Dear Soul to Your original home, bye, bye, bye and If there is something or Somebody I hope to get to know you better.UK

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  91. Bob and Aaron - my thoughts are with you both. What a terrible loss; what a cruel thing to happen to such a beautiful, vibrant, loving, talented young woman, wife and mother. There are no words to express how unfair this is. Love, strength and peace to you and your little boy. Louise (H).

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  92. So very sad to hear this news. Prayers and thoughts are with Bob and Aaron at this time. Malina was an inspiration. God Bless her & lots of love to all her family xxx

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  93. Wishing you peace and love, strength and serenity
    I am so saddened by Malina's passing. how can it be fair?
    She will continue to uplift and inspire through her words and spirit
    Thoughts are with you
    J.xxx

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  94. Malina fly free. ...you promised us you'll visit. You may fly by anytime! We are here in Cuxhaven, looking out for you. See you one way or another!


    Leo, Zoe ,Franz, Mario
    Germany

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  95. God Bless you Malina. You still give strenght to so many people who are reading this blog. I hope this blog will be here for a very long time, just to let people belive and get the strenght to recover.
    It was amazing experience to read your story. It's hard to say how wonderfull You are. I will never forget your story.

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  96. Even though I never met Malina (I came to her blog through a mutual friend), she still inspires me every day. Whilst looking online for the Made for Life calendar recently, I came across an audio clip of Malina talking on a radio show, and was taken aback by her incredibly happy and positive approach to life. You could tell that the presenter was completely overwhelmed by her too. She sounds like an awesome person, I really wish I had known her!

    I go to the far west of Cornwall quite a lot on holiday so recognise places from the beautiful photos Malina posted on this blog. Whenever I'm at Kynance Cove, I'll be sure to picture Malina there, smiling :-)

    Thinking of all Malina's family and friends at this time xx

    "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." - Kahlil Gibran

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  97. Żegnaj Malino. Tak trudno się pogodzić z Twoim odejściem.

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  98. Malina, we will never forget you...

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  99. I miss you...

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  100. To bardzo niesprawiedliwe!

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  101. While I never met Malina, I was introduced to her blog through my cousin, Molly. I'm deeply saddened by your loss of such a beautiful soul. Watching our loved ones suffer in such a manner is torture. I'm comforted by the fact that some day, we'll all be reunited with those we've lost. Bob and Aaron - like so many others have said, live in those memories and know that Malina is watching over you. Her broken body may be gone, but her spirit will always live on. You'll all always remain in our prayers just as you have from the first time I read the very first entry of this blog. Malina - you're an inspiration to so many. Fly high beautiful angel and know that you were loved by so many. ~ Carol - Anchorage, Alaska

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  102. Keep thinking of you, dearest friend, and miss you so much.

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