What keeps me going...

From: Brigid359 (Original Message) Sent: 10/29/2008 4:41 AM

Dear Lucille,

I came across your story for the first time just a few hours ago (at AwfulPlasticSurgery.com) and since then have been reading through your blog and various other pages connected to your story in a kind of frenzy of shock, frustration, fury, fear, outrage, and deep grief.

I find it astonishing that you've been able to document your journey so thoroughly, sensibly and compellingly considering the extent to which you must be suffering. You will never know just how many people you're helping by doing so but I hope the knowledge that you are helping others, most probably countless others, can be of some solace.

I wish with all my heart that I could remove your pain and suffering and return to you the life that was so cruelly and callously taken from you. Failing that, please know that your eloquence, dignity and astounding courage have touched me deeply and I'll never forget you or your ongoing battle for as long as I live. I'll be walking beside you in spirit as you continue your journey sending you strength, sympathy, and loving kindness all the way.

With admiration and deep respect,

Brigid McKenna