I am a retired nurse and part of my career was as a hospice case manager. I am a TOTAL SUPPORTER AND ADVOCATE FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE. American for profit healthcare is criminal. thank you for this beautiful documentary. ❤
I have a very special place in my heart for hospice nurses. You all are angels. And yes, couldn't agree more about healthcare. Thanks for your support and everything you do.
I don’t get the thing about health care. As someone who gratefully hasn’t dealt with serious illness, not even in my family really, how could you look at sick people and deny them? People only get one life, yet people fight for for profit health care? What’s the point? Makes me sad..
Yes but when u have all these illegals here and refugees how are americans going to get proper care first? U know there going to take the Fournier first for some reason.
As a person battling cancer, I found this documentary to be inspirational and beautifully done. I was especially struck by two things: Trycia's incredible attitude of grace and gratefulness through her painful journey; and your loyalty, faithfulness, and 'showing up spirit' as her friend. May God grant you peace as you work through the loss of this wonderful friend.
What an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL and TALENTED woman she was!!! She had such a spark of beauty and energy in her smile and face! She’s the type that truly lit up rooms when she walked in. Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful tribute to your gorgeous friend! I’m an American living in Canada and I won’t go back because I can’t afford medical care in my own country. Make that make sense.
What a beautiful friendship. She was amazing, so beautiful and full of life. But I wanted to address something with you, her best friend. If she hadn’t had so much love and support from you and her family, she would have never been strong enough to file for divorce. Think about that. All the people with terminal illnesses, having to hold on to what they have even when it’s inadequate. But she knew, yes she knew, where her real strength and support came from. She knew you would be there, through it all, even the hardest part at the end. So she didn’t have to cling to someone who was incapable of giving her what she needed during her final journey. That gift, Erica was priceless. Thank you for telling her story, showing the world her beautiful spirit, and giving her unconditional love, strength and support when she needed it the most. I assure you, you will see her again. I know this for sure through a personal experience.
Just absolutely beautiful. Touching, classy, unbelievable woman. What an amazing spirit. I'm just feeling so touched right now. My friend Jacqueline battled cancer,, and eventually she lost the fight as well. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring story of a life lived to the fullest each day. I'm just in Awe.
Erica, thank you for doing this. I love how you talk about her at present. Because at end of the day it is just a "see you later". Lots of love to you all from Netherlands
What a beautiful woman and a such a heartwarming story. I'm also going through major health issues and I'm scared every day. I hope I can be as brave as she is.🌹
Beautiful Soul i hope you feel better soon i will be praying for you and I have cufedents in you that you will be fine i don't know what you have but I will be praying for you stay strong
I'm still praying for you and my get grandmother she has stage 4 cancer and I have been praying for her to but its not looking so good but the thing to is at least your not the only one going through this
What an amazing tribute to your friend. I love how she never let cancer define who she was. She was a brilliant, vibrant human being, in spite of the cancer. I am in my own battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer of the Lungs, and I have to say....She definitely inspires me to fight harder, no matter how difficult it gets. I'm very fortunate, however. I was diagnosed at Stage IIIb and now, thanks to surgery & biological treatments, I'm now at Stage 1. I'm saving this documentary in my favorites, and on the tough days, I will watch it and let your beautiful friend inspire me. Thank you for sharing her with the world.
Dear Erica, thank you for making this documentary. It is inspirational. I also have stage four cancer to the bones and I can appreciate Trycia's journey. Bless.
This Documentary is so BEAUTIFUL! YOU are such an AMAZING WOMAN, and the GREATEST BEST FRIEND anyone could have.......Trycia was so BLESSED to have you...
My God, she was so full of energy. If I could have even half the energy she had when she had cancer, I would be happy. What a beautiful, strong, courageous woman. What an amazing group of friends. I wish everyone could have all of this before they go. God Bless you, from Egypt.
Erica, this was one of the most beautiful and touching documentaries I've seen. You guys have a friendship that most dream of having. She was so vibrant an her energy was infectious and you portrayed it so well through this documentary as if I could feel it like she was here in person. Rest in peace!! Your poise and grace an energy lives on. ❤
Erica Brookhart You're welcome!! I'm sure it's nice to see your friend having an impact on so many people and knowing you were the one that got the pleasure of being her best friend. She may not be here physically but I'm sure she's with you spiritually everyday!
This is a beautiful film documenting what it is like to be family, especially during the hard times. If youtube still had the five star rating option I'd click 5. Thank you for such a moving heartfelt strung journey. I'm a quarter of the way done watching and felt compelled to leave you this message. From a long, lost friend, insert heart. -me
For me life is not about the length of time but the quality of living and dying well, surrounded by those that inspire us all to greatness! A beautiful woman with much love to share her journey. Fly little butterfly, spread your wings and fly I thank you for sharing.
Such a nice tribute! I stumbled across the video while going thru the same thing with my bff. Sadly my friend died may 30 2018. I still am in shock. Sorry for youf loss
I didn't know Trycia, or even hear about her story till now, but nowI will definitely remember her. This was really beautiful and an amazing way to honor your friend. The thing that stuck out to me the most is when you said how looking back, it was a beautiful journey. I can totally relate to that. When my father passed away, I felt honored to be there when he was in hospice and there until his last breath. It was a very spiritual and beautiful experience. One that I'll remember and hold close for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and Trycia's story. She seemed really awesome, funny, and so full of life. You are very blessed to have such an amazing friend. And she was blessed to have you.
This was so heartbreaking. She seemed to have really enjoyed life more than 99% of us, and it's terrible that cancer robbed her of so many years. I honestly wondered about her husband from the beginning and why he didn't take care of her instead of having her hustle and wear herself down, or just stay and help her instead of her roommates doing it. When he didn't even go to Korea with her... it just wasn't right. He should have been present with her. I can't fault her for trying alternative medicine, because there's so much stuff going around that it has to be confusing. You were a huge blessing in her life, and you did a wonderful job on this.
Such a beautiful soul, inside and out, Erica, so sorry for your loss..so beautiful, talented, vibrant, courageous...Trycia reminds me so much of my gorgeous cousin, Lucy, whom we lost to colon cancer in December of 2013. She fought it tooth and nail for 6 long years, and she never gave up or gave in. Like Trycia, our Lucy was beautiful, funny, loving, amazing, and we miss her more than words can say. RIP, beautiful Lucy and beautiful Trycia...I hope you've met up there...
Been through cancer twice and I have to say Trycia took this challenge head on, her amazing energy was infectious. I'm sorry for your loss... thank you for sharing this difficult journey, I hope it helps others in her situation to live life as she did pre and post diagnosis. God bless.
Everyone should have the kind of friends this girl had. As a cancer patient myself, I'd give anything to have people around me who wanted to help, or even just hang out with me. Unfortunately, my experience has been that friends & family all felt bad when I was diagnosed, & all said "If there's anything I can do to help, let me know", but not 1 person has actually OFFERED to do anything for or with me. I'm sick- I shouldn't have to call people to ask for anything. It should be happening because they care enough to really want to help. I'm not asking for major things- I don't have a car, so it would be nice if someone called & asked if I wanted a ride to get groceries. And if someone is making a meal for their family, bring me a plate so I don't have to cook once in a while. I would be so grateful. My cancer is a chronic type, & I'm into my 6th year of dealing with it. 3 years of chemo, but it stopped working, several new drugs that also failed, & endless blood transfusions. I've done it all alone. And I'll continue on, as long as my body is willing.
Awe, I'm sorry to hear this. Do you have NextDoor in your neighborhood? It's a community website/app, and I've found that if someone in need to help posts on there , folks come out of the woodwork. Keep on keepin' on!
As a cancer patient myself,,,stage 4 larynx cancer, diagnosed April 2015,,had a radical surgery to remove everything in my throat oct 2015,so i laost my ability to speak, and had a trachiotomy, been looking online at cancer documentaries,just watched this about ur beautiful friend, and i just want to say,i thought it was a wonderful tribute to her,,im so sorry for ur loss, and i empathize with all the struggles she went through, the illness,and problems with funances,,people truly dont understand all of the day,to day struggles,God bless
A beautiful film! R.I.P Trycia 💐 Her family + friends love + devotion to her was a true reflection to the amazing person Trish was. My condolences to all.
Such a sad outcome for such a vibrant lady. Through this film, her legacy will be to teach us all to live the life we have to the fullest and to never stop smiling. Thank you for sharing this story.
For Shirley - nice, that's what you had to contribute ? They didn't honor their marriage vows ? You said it obviously meant nothing to them ! How would YOU know? Did you and a partner travel this road together , so that you have the authority to speak on this matter ? Because unless you walked in their shoes, went through the constant agony and fighting to pay bills just so she could have treatment - all of it - so so stressful, that I know I can't imagine !! But YOU, know better appraently hmm ? It never fails, there always have to be 1or 2 nasty, shortsighted and oh so self-righteous people who can find something judgmental and nasty to say, and completly miss the point, or the message of this sad and difficult story of a beautiful person, who left too young ! You make me honestly pissed off, and didn't your mother teach you , that if you have nothing nice to say - say nothing ? Well I'm telling you - shut up, keep your arrogant judgment to yourself.!
What a beautiful smile with a beautiful lady what a beautiful tribute to your dear friend she left each day preciously and thank you for the sharing my mom died of cancer it was a hard hard day and you have to say goodbye but life is saying hello and like the same goodbye but there's no goodbyes it's just good memory thank you for sharing you and your friendship
what a beautiful and touching tribute!!!! Thank you for sharing Trycia's journey.. I lost my only sibling, my brother to kidney cancer in 2007.. I miss him so much.. Even though I am in my 60's, losing someone close to you is so hard.. I hope sharing your story made it a little easier for you.. May your dear friend rest in peace.. God Bless.. the only other thing I can say is Cancer Sucks!!!
After watching such a moving and loving story, I scrolled down and saw your comment Valerie Pursel. Your words are from my heart! My brother and only sibling, Stephen Gary Gurnee was also taken by kidney cancer in 2016. He was my confidant, my therapist and my best friend. I can't imagine this world without him.
Hi Sonja.. I'm so sorry for your loss.. there are so many times I want to talk to my brother.. I know exactly how you feel..My brother was 8 years older than me and when we were growing up we weren't close (I was the tag along kid sister) but once we got to be adults we were very close. We rebuilt 2 antique cars together.. with NO arguments!!! I wish I could tell you that it gets easier.. I think you just become a little less aware of the pain... I pray for strength and peace for you.. Hugzzzz
Thank you for your kind and comforting words. Here's to those we love and lost, they made our lives richer, brighter and happier. Eternally grateful, Sonja
Thank you for sharing this amazing video of such endurance. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and passed away in 2012 and like your friend she was a upbeat, nonstop hardworking and wonderful woman. She Endured till the end. Her death was the hardest thing I had to go through I though till I lost my Dad a year and a half later to cancer as well. Like you I shut down and closed off. It seems like the most courageous people leave to soon. Thank you again for your video. My condolences to you and her loved ones.
Allisen, you sound a lot like me. I also lost the most important person in my life, my Mama, on Valentine's Day of 2013. She was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in 2008 like your mother. A beautiful, vibrant, energetic, kind woman as well. Her passing "killed" me and then, like you, my dad suddenly passed in his home out of state the very next year; I didn't even get a chance to be with him and care for him the best I could. I had a plane ticket for two weeks later, and was going to take him for his second liver tumor ablation procedure. I had no idea that he was going downhill so fast, and you know how men can be, trying to tough it out. At that point, I was just DONE, so in pain that I think I went numb...just plain shock. I basically isolated myself from the world for a long time; only now am I trying to start living again. Condolences to you on your losses, we can only learn to live with the pain
I happened upon this tonight thinking, I feel like giving up. My son's car is scaring me and my roof is leaking in my new house and the builder is trying to avoid me. My mom is very sick in a nursing home and I have a child with autism. But....after watching this I know I don't need to give up I need to keep fighting, keep getting up no matter what, just like your friend. Thank you for sharing this with the world of TH-cam. Trycia was beautiful, I thank you so much for allowing us to see a very small glimpse of your life. You are beautiful too! Blessings...
Oh, I am so glad you came upon this! And I am glad Trycia helped you realize how precious life is. She is still doing her work from the other side. Thank you for your support and sending you lots of love!
BEAUTIFUL...BLESSED...LIVING SPIRIT, May the memories shared by all her friends and family, that was each a feather that made up her wings, and waiting to meet her again, supply you with LOVE, JOY, LIGHT and COMFORT...just as she did for all that surrounded her! 💗💃🌟🎀💅🏼👩🏻🌕🥰🦩😇🙏🕊
That was an incredible documentary! She was a beautiful soul and so are you for doing this to honor her! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. Greetings from Maryland!
What an authentic and in this way beautiful story... maybe life is not that much about how long we live but how we live and how we deal with what life is confronting us with. Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Deutschland :)
I did! I also liked the translation for all American people who would not know Deutschland (we hold certain prejudices towards Americans so that is why it was funny ;))and I loved the view 'that is what Germany looks like' ;). No, seriously, it was beautifully done. I am sure she would be very proud to have such a loving friend - and with that film many people around the globe might find some inspiration.
God bless her, she is such a beautiful soul! So graceful and brave during such a frightening and difficult time in her life; always smiling and making everyone around her feel good. My mother also passed due to breast cancer and even during such times of weakness and pain, she'd smile and joke, and make the nurses, doctors, etc. feel at ease. She always thought of others before herself, even with this disease. I like to think that someone like Trycia has met my beloved mother in Heaven, and that just perhaps, she taught her a few dance moves. The thought puts a smile on my face. Take care and blessings to you!
The love is always in your heart she had a lot of love for all of you and you all loved her she will live in your hearts and touch us all in our homes who see this. My sister has breast cancer. Just pray for cancer cures . God bless she is dancing with the angels as they sing.
I am speechless. As beautiful a tribute that this is, it's also emotionally overwhelming..in a good way. And what a beautiful friend you are. She was blessed.
You have my upmost respect. I've seen death up close too many times, both as s a close friend/relative or being the person dying (I've never had cancer, but I've been battling other diseases). You did something amazing, are you aware of that? You helped Trycia to experience some good memories despite of her disease. It's so important for the sick person to be recognised and do something that's not just cancer treatment. Just laughing together, vistiting etc. You did so much for her, and I want to just clarify how proud you should be over yourself.
Thank you, Erica. What a beautiful tribute. I feel privileged to have gotten this glimpse into such a beautiful soul's life. I don't know why TH-cam "suggested" this video, but I'm so glad it did. I've been taking way too many things for granted. Big hugs to you and all of Trycia's loved ones -- I know there are many.
I am crying, what a beautiful soul gone too soon! So sorry for your loss. This video has totally captured her true beauty which is not only on the outside. What an amazing person, to keep smiling through everything she went thru! What an amazing group of friends they all are!
Erica Brookhart I so agree, I would give anything for friend who would be so selfless and give and help and not one time give up...you are her amazing friend but you are her family that was plain to see! God bless you and I'm so very sorry for your loss! hugs!
Erica, Erica, Erica.... .... This will stay with me always. Trycia's ❤ smile will be forever an image in my mind. Much appreciated that instead of concentrating this film only on her death, it felt much more like pure celebration for the life she lived, and her impact on the ones close to her as well as her impact on strangers far and wide like myself. I'm almost speechless at the depth of emotions and gratitude that Ive just experienced through watching this. Thank you for documenting this, thank you for sharing it with the world, but most of all, thank you for being a shining example of a strong supportive friend, the kind that makes the world a better place
Love in Action Erica. Love in Action. Both you, and Trycia. Such a heartfelt and beautiful tribute to a Magnificent Woman. From another. Bless you! Love, Elizabeth xx
What an incredibly amazing and fierce fighting soul she was. What a fun a beautiful, fun and energetic woman. Surely, her soul has been placed as a star amongst the heavens! 💙🌹🕊🙏🏻
Wow, I'm at a loss for words... which doesn't happen often. Not only did you have a beautiful friend, but you now have an angel watching over you, Erica. Bad things happen to good people and this is a fantastic example. Amazing dedication to her. All the BEST to you! 💞 * By the way, your video has motivated me to get my cancer screening done. I put it off and put it off. Why? Bcuz "life gets busy." So, thank you!!!
Absolutely beautiful, had me in tears. Thank you so much for sharing such a personal story. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a loved one but that day is fast approaching for me.
Stage 4 cancer thru her bones, everywhere, chemo poisoning her, she still was GORGEOUS. Life is so UNFAIR. Picture of health. Dies of cancer as a kid basically at the beginning of her life. I'm crying. I didn't know her, but her saying my body went thru the RINGER, instead of the WRINGER, made Me love her. RIP sweet girl.
What a beautiful soul. I raise monies every year for cancer. She has taught me to keep on - I was going to stop. Now I think I need to continue - number 22 should be next September.
Such a heart-felt tribute to a soul with so much life and love...we can never know why some have to pass so young; life seems so unfair at times. When someone that close to a person dies, a part of you dies with them...but the greatest thing is that although she died, she never really died in your soul and heart; her memory will live on. You were such a great person to her and I know it was extremely difficult with the days of sorrow and helplessness...your unselfishness is very apparent in this video. I don't know either of you...but as a human, I love you both. God bless
So hard to watch but so beautiful. Am going thru the same with my BFF. We're 12 hours apart in age & have been tight since '87. Not as young as you two but way too young to die. As you said, it really is a journey. Peace to you in your loss. She would be so honored. 🙏🏼❤️
Life isn't fair... Thank you Erica for sharing such an emotional journey. Trycia seemed to be such full of life right until the end... Her smile always illuminated the room... RIP Tricya
So many emotions watching this!! THANK YOU!! I wish I knew how to LIVE like she did, so full of life, love, positivity!! She was truly blessed with her tribe of people!!
I am a retired nurse and part of my career was as a hospice case manager. I am a TOTAL SUPPORTER AND ADVOCATE FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE. American for profit healthcare is criminal. thank you for this beautiful documentary. ❤
I have a very special place in my heart for hospice nurses. You all are angels. And yes, couldn't agree more about healthcare. Thanks for your support and everything you do.
I don’t get the thing about health care. As someone who gratefully hasn’t dealt with serious illness, not even in my family really, how could you look at sick people and deny them? People only get one life, yet people fight for for profit health care? What’s the point? Makes me sad..
My mother in law lost her sister to cancer because of Universal Health Care in England. She had to wait in line for treatment and she died waiting.
@@starlily3357do you think that doesn’t happen in the US? It does, with the addition of a massive hospital bill. 🤦🏽♀️
Yes but when u have all these illegals here and refugees how are americans going to get proper care first? U know there going to take the Fournier first for some reason.
As a person battling cancer, I found this documentary to be inspirational and beautifully done. I was especially struck by two things: Trycia's incredible attitude of grace and gratefulness through her painful journey; and your loyalty, faithfulness, and 'showing up spirit' as her friend.
May God grant you peace as you work through the loss of this wonderful friend.
Wow, Thank you so much! Sending you lots of love, Jama!
Jama, how are you doing?
I saw this late ..sending you love
What a lovely tribute to your good friend. Blessings.
Thank you!
I have AML and I have been in remission for about 8 months. Nothing makes you appreciate life like cancer. God bless you Tyrcia!
What an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL and TALENTED woman she was!!! She had such a spark of beauty and energy in her smile and face! She’s the type that truly lit up rooms when she walked in. Thank you for sharing!
Yes! Thank you so much for your support.
Beautiful tribute to your gorgeous friend! I’m an American living in Canada and I won’t go back because I can’t afford medical care in my own country. Make that make sense.
What a beautiful friendship. She was amazing, so beautiful and full of life. But I wanted to address something with you, her best friend. If she hadn’t had so much love and support from you and her family, she would have never been strong enough to file for divorce. Think about that. All the people with terminal illnesses, having to hold on to what they have even when it’s inadequate. But she knew, yes she knew, where her real strength and support came from. She knew you would be there, through it all, even the hardest part at the end. So she didn’t have to cling to someone who was incapable of giving her what she needed during her final journey. That gift, Erica was priceless. Thank you for telling her story, showing the world her beautiful spirit, and giving her unconditional love, strength and support when she needed it the most. I assure you, you will see her again. I know this for sure through a personal experience.
Thank you for this! It really lifts me up to read things like this. Thank you thank you for your support and kind words!
I could feel her spirit. Wow, what a wonderful tribute. God bless you.
Thank you for your support. And may God bless you as well.
She was a beautiful soul may she rest in peace
When she smiles her lips form a perfect heart shape.
Yes they do! I am glad you noticed.
Yes i'll see it -so sweet ,powerful Lady !!!!
This Doku is so beautiful -RESPEKT !!!
She's beautiful, life's not fair!!
I thought the same thing ❤
Wow.dam this story,touched my soul.why does itthe special one's leave us so early.
Just absolutely beautiful. Touching, classy, unbelievable woman.
What an amazing spirit.
I'm just feeling so touched right now. My friend Jacqueline battled cancer,, and eventually she lost the fight as well. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring story of a life lived to the fullest each day. I'm just in Awe.
Wow. Thank you so much. I have no doubt they are hanging out together up there. Thanks for your support.
Erica, thank you for doing this.
I love how you talk about her at present. Because at end of the day it is just a "see you later".
Lots of love to you all from Netherlands
Exactly! Or also the fact that she is still here, just not in physical form. Thanks for your support and love.
Absolutely it's not a goodbye,we'll see our loved ones again.God bless.Rest In Peace beautiful Trycia.
Much love from Italy
Much love back from California.
Thank you for your sweet words. And thanks for sharing your story as well. I am sorry for your loss.
What a beautiful woman and a such a heartwarming story. I'm also going through major health issues and I'm scared every day. I hope I can be as brave as she is.🌹
Thanks for watching. Sending lots of love and strength your way!
Beautiful Soul i hope you feel better soon i will be praying for you and I have cufedents in you that you will be fine i don't know what you have but I will be praying for you stay strong
Katie Broome Thank you so much! You made me smile today and I appreciate that more then you will ever know!
I'm still praying for you and my get grandmother she has stage 4 cancer and I have been praying for her to but its not looking so good but the thing to is at least your not the only one going through this
Katie Broome I agree with you. I'm only one of millions. I'm also praying for your grandma.🌹
What an amazing tribute to your friend. I love how she never let cancer define who she was. She was a brilliant, vibrant human being, in spite of the cancer. I am in my own battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer of the Lungs, and I have to say....She definitely inspires me to fight harder, no matter how difficult it gets. I'm very fortunate, however. I was diagnosed at Stage IIIb and now, thanks to surgery & biological treatments, I'm now at Stage 1. I'm saving this documentary in my favorites, and on the tough days, I will watch it and let your beautiful friend inspire me. Thank you for sharing her with the world.
Yes she was! I am so glad she inspired you! And thank you for your support. Sending love.
Dear Erica, thank you for making this documentary. It is inspirational. I also have stage four cancer to the bones and I can appreciate Trycia's journey. Bless.
So sorry to hear that! Sending love to you. Thank you for watching.
Love to you…..
This Documentary is so BEAUTIFUL! YOU are such an AMAZING WOMAN, and the GREATEST BEST FRIEND anyone could have.......Trycia was so BLESSED to have you...
Wow..THANK you so much for your kind words. And thank you for watching.
My God, she was so full of energy. If I could have even half the energy she had when she had cancer, I would be happy. What a beautiful, strong, courageous woman. What an amazing group of friends. I wish everyone could have all of this before they go. God Bless you, from Egypt.
Thank you for your support! Hugs.
I agree she is so full of energy, If I can be this brave and have enen half as much zest for life ill be lucky
How fortunate you were to have such an amazing friend....and what a huge loss of her amazing spirit.
Thanks for your support.
What a beautiful documentary and what a beautiful soul she was. Thank you so much Erica for giving us the privilege of meeting her, too.
Yes, she was...and IS! Thanks so much for your support.
I’m songlad I clicked on this documentary and meet the beautiful T❤
Erica, this was one of the most beautiful and touching documentaries I've seen. You guys have a friendship that most dream of having. She was so vibrant an her energy was infectious and you portrayed it so well through this documentary as if I could feel it like she was here in person. Rest in peace!! Your poise and grace an energy lives on. ❤
THANK you for this!
Erica Brookhart You're welcome!! I'm sure it's nice to see your friend having an impact on so many people and knowing you were the one that got the pleasure of being her best friend. She may not be here physically but I'm sure she's with you spiritually everyday!
Yes she is! All the time. I have a great angel.
Erica Brookhart you really do. I wish you the best!! 😊
This is a beautiful film documenting what it is like to be family, especially during the hard times. If youtube still had the five star rating option I'd click 5.
Thank you for such a moving heartfelt strung journey. I'm a quarter of the way done watching and felt compelled to leave you this message.
From a long, lost friend, insert heart. -me
Awe, thank you so much for your kind words! And also thanks for watching and your support. Let me know what you thought of the end.
For me life is not about the length of time but the quality of living and dying well, surrounded by those that inspire us all to greatness! A beautiful woman with much love to share her journey.
Fly little butterfly, spread your wings and fly
I thank you for sharing.
Amen to this! Thank you for your support.
What a lovely tribute to a wonderful person.
You are a great friend.
Thank you!
Such a nice tribute! I stumbled across the video while going thru the same thing with my bff. Sadly my friend died may 30 2018. I still am in shock. Sorry for youf loss
Awe, sorry to hear that. Hope the film brought you some comfort in knowing that you are not alone.
Don't think I've cried so much in my life, such a vibrant beautiful brave lady.
Thank you for watching.
I didn't know Trycia, or even hear about her story till now, but nowI will definitely remember her. This was really beautiful and an amazing way to honor your friend. The thing that stuck out to me the most is when you said how looking back, it was a beautiful journey. I can totally relate to that. When my father passed away, I felt honored to be there when he was in hospice and there until his last breath. It was a very spiritual and beautiful experience. One that I'll remember and hold close for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and Trycia's story. She seemed really awesome, funny, and so full of life. You are very blessed to have such an amazing friend. And she was blessed to have you.
Thank you thank you! I am so glad she made an impact on you. Thank you for sharing your story as well. I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
This was so heartbreaking. She seemed to have really enjoyed life more than 99% of us, and it's terrible that cancer robbed her of so many years. I honestly wondered about her husband from the beginning and why he didn't take care of her instead of having her hustle and wear herself down, or just stay and help her instead of her roommates doing it. When he didn't even go to Korea with her... it just wasn't right. He should have been present with her. I can't fault her for trying alternative medicine, because there's so much stuff going around that it has to be confusing. You were a huge blessing in her life, and you did a wonderful job on this.
Thank you so much! We never know what roles people are going to play in one's lives. It's a crazy dynamic. Thanks for your support.
so blessed to have so many friends to be there for her,,,Rest in Peace Angel....
Thank you, Denise!
What a beautiful tribute for a beautuful person, she seemed such a happy person. Rip to her.
Thank you for watching and your kind words! And yes, she was amazing.
I agree but I personally don’t like RIP for anyone that passes at a young age. Their energy is live and well and powerful in heaven.
Such a beautiful soul, inside and out, Erica, so sorry for your loss..so beautiful, talented, vibrant, courageous...Trycia reminds me so much of my gorgeous cousin, Lucy, whom we lost to colon cancer in December of 2013. She fought it tooth and nail for 6 long years, and she never gave up or gave in. Like Trycia, our Lucy was beautiful, funny, loving, amazing, and we miss her more than words can say. RIP, beautiful Lucy and beautiful Trycia...I hope you've met up there...
Oh, I have no doubt they are hanging out up there. Thanks so much for your support! Sending love.
Been through cancer twice and I have to say Trycia took this challenge head on, her amazing energy was infectious. I'm sorry for your loss... thank you for sharing this difficult journey, I hope it helps others in her situation to live life as she did pre and post diagnosis. God bless.
Thank you for your support! God bless you as well.
Everyone should have the kind of friends this girl had. As a cancer patient myself, I'd give anything to have people around me who wanted to help, or even just hang out with me. Unfortunately, my experience has been that friends & family all felt bad when I was diagnosed, & all said "If there's anything I can do to help, let me know", but not 1 person has actually OFFERED to do anything for or with me. I'm sick- I shouldn't have to call people to ask for anything. It should be happening because they care enough to really want to help. I'm not asking for major things- I don't have a car, so it would be nice if someone called & asked if I wanted a ride to get groceries. And if someone is making a meal for their family, bring me a plate so I don't have to cook once in a while. I would be so grateful. My cancer is a chronic type, & I'm into my 6th year of dealing with it. 3 years of chemo, but it stopped working, several new drugs that also failed, & endless blood transfusions. I've done it all alone. And I'll continue on, as long as my body is willing.
Awe, I'm sorry to hear this. Do you have NextDoor in your neighborhood? It's a community website/app, and I've found that if someone in need to help posts on there , folks come out of the woodwork. Keep on keepin' on!
What a tribute of love to your beloved best friend. Thank you. I was blessed by it. RIP Trycia.
Thank you for your support!
What a beautiful girl and a beautiful story, she was blessed to have a friend like you. God rest her spirit.
Thank you so much. And thank you for watching!
As a cancer patient myself,,,stage 4 larynx cancer, diagnosed April 2015,,had a radical surgery to remove everything in my throat oct 2015,so i laost my ability to speak, and had a trachiotomy, been looking online at cancer documentaries,just watched this about ur beautiful friend, and i just want to say,i thought it was a wonderful tribute to her,,im so sorry for ur loss, and i empathize with all the struggles she went through, the illness,and problems with funances,,people truly dont understand all of the day,to day struggles,God bless
Thanks so much for your support, Candice! And sending you lots of love and strength!
Erica Brookhart ,you're very welcome, and thank you so much❤
A beautiful tribute by her best friend. May Trycia RIP.
Thank you!
A beautiful film! R.I.P Trycia 💐
Her family + friends love + devotion to her was a true reflection to the amazing person Trish was.
My condolences to all.
Yes, she was so amazing. Thank you for your support.
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This is a Beautiful Documentary,Ty for Sharing,Rip Beautiful
Thank you for watching.
Erica Brookhart ,U Welcome,I love Following up on Real Friendships
Such a sad outcome for such a vibrant lady. Through this film, her legacy will be to teach us all to live the life we have to the fullest and to never stop smiling. Thank you for sharing this story.
YES! Thank you for your support as well.
A beautiful Homage .Thankyou for sharing .
Thank YOU for watching and your support.
For Shirley - nice, that's what you had to contribute ? They didn't honor their marriage vows ? You said it obviously meant nothing to them ! How would YOU know? Did you and a partner travel this road together , so that you have the authority to speak on this matter ? Because unless you walked in their shoes, went through the constant agony and fighting to pay bills just so she could have treatment - all of it - so so stressful, that I know I can't imagine !! But YOU, know better appraently hmm ? It never fails, there always have to be 1or 2 nasty, shortsighted and oh so self-righteous people who can find something judgmental and nasty to say, and completly miss the point, or the message of this sad and difficult story of a beautiful person, who left too young ! You make me honestly pissed off, and didn't your mother teach you , that if you have nothing nice to say - say nothing ? Well I'm telling you - shut up, keep your arrogant judgment to yourself.!
I believe all the good ones truly die young and the assholes remain. She is and will always be an angel.
If only that were actually true!
yes i so agree with you
What a beautiful smile with a beautiful lady what a beautiful tribute to your dear friend she left each day preciously and thank you for the sharing my mom died of cancer it was a hard hard day and you have to say goodbye but life is saying hello and like the same goodbye but there's no goodbyes it's just good memory thank you for sharing you and your friendship
Thanks so much for your kind words. And I am so sorry to hear about your mom.
What a beautiful soul, so full of life and how blessed to have been surrounded by such love and friendship❤
Thank you, Caroline.
I'm in tears,such a beautiful soul gone to early,cancer is so cruel,I lost my mum to cancer even the word makes my blood boil,,RIP 👼 ANGEL 👼👼👼
Thank you. And I'm sorry to hear about your mom.
wow, such a huge lump in my throat right now…..she was so beautiful, as was this amazing tribute to her journey. Well done Erica, seriously.
Awe, thank you so much.
what a beautiful and touching tribute!!!! Thank you for sharing Trycia's journey.. I lost my only sibling, my brother to kidney cancer in 2007.. I miss him so much.. Even though I am in my 60's, losing someone close to you is so hard.. I hope sharing your story made it a little easier for you.. May your dear friend rest in peace.. God Bless.. the only other thing I can say is Cancer Sucks!!!
Awe, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your kind words and your support!
After watching such a moving and loving story, I scrolled down and saw your comment Valerie Pursel. Your words are from my heart! My brother and only sibling, Stephen Gary Gurnee was also taken by kidney cancer in 2016. He was my confidant, my therapist and my best friend. I can't imagine this world without him.
Hi Sonja.. I'm so sorry for your loss.. there are so many times I want to talk to my brother.. I know exactly how you feel..My brother was 8 years older than me and when we were growing up we weren't close (I was the tag along kid sister) but once we got to be adults we were very close. We rebuilt 2 antique cars together.. with NO arguments!!! I wish I could tell you that it gets easier.. I think you just become a little less aware of the pain... I pray for strength and peace for you.. Hugzzzz
Oh, ladies! You're making me cry. It so hard, isn't it? But I love when they visit in dreams, little messages, signs, etc. Sending lots of love.
Thank you for your kind and comforting words. Here's to those we love and lost, they made our lives richer, brighter and happier. Eternally grateful, Sonja
I kept having this documentary recommended to me on TH-cam and I’m so glad I watched, she seemed like such a genuinely nice person.
Awe thank you! Yes, she was amazing.
Seems like an amazing person, didn't let the weight of the cancer get her down. You did a great job honoring your friend. Thanks for posting..
Thank you for your support!
Just so beautiful !! Such an amazing tribute ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. And thanks for your support.
God bless her. She was an amazing person. I'm know she was an amazing friend. ❤️
Thank you! She was amazing.
Thank you for sharing this amazing video of such endurance. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and passed away in 2012 and like your friend she was a upbeat, nonstop hardworking and wonderful woman. She Endured till the end. Her death was the hardest thing I had to go through I though till I lost my Dad a year and a half later to cancer as well. Like you I shut down and closed off. It seems like the most courageous people leave to soon. Thank you again for your video. My condolences to you and her loved ones.
Thank you for sharing your story. Sending love.
Allisen, you sound a lot like me. I also lost the most important person in my life, my Mama, on Valentine's Day of 2013. She was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in 2008 like your mother. A beautiful, vibrant, energetic, kind woman as well. Her passing "killed" me and then, like you, my dad suddenly passed in his home out of state the very next year; I didn't even get a chance to be with him and care for him the best I could. I had a plane ticket for two weeks later, and was going to take him for his second liver tumor ablation procedure. I had no idea that he was going downhill so fast, and you know how men can be, trying to tough it out. At that point, I was just DONE, so in pain that I think I went numb...just plain shock. I basically isolated myself from the world for a long time; only now am I trying to start living again. Condolences to you on your losses, we can only learn to live with the pain
I happened upon this tonight thinking, I feel like giving up. My son's car is scaring me and my roof is leaking in my new house and the builder is trying to avoid me. My mom is very sick in a nursing home and I have a child with autism. But....after watching this I know I don't need to give up I need to keep fighting, keep getting up no matter what, just like your friend. Thank you for sharing this with the world of TH-cam. Trycia was beautiful, I thank you so much for allowing us to see a very small glimpse of your life. You are beautiful too! Blessings...
Oh, I am so glad you came upon this! And I am glad Trycia helped you realize how precious life is. She is still doing her work from the other side. Thank you for your support and sending you lots of love!
Lots of love, energy and perserverance. ❤😘
BEAUTIFUL...BLESSED...LIVING SPIRIT, May the memories shared by all her friends and family, that was each a feather that made up her wings, and waiting to meet her again, supply you with LOVE, JOY, LIGHT and COMFORT...just as she did for all that surrounded her! 💗💃🌟🎀💅🏼👩🏻🌕🥰🦩😇🙏🕊
I love this. Thank you thankyou!
Trycia and I have the same birthday. What a beautiful person she was - inside and out. Thank you for sharing your friendship.
Awe, so you guys have a connection! Thank you for your support.
That was an incredible documentary! She was a beautiful soul and so are you for doing this to honor her! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. Greetings from Maryland!
Thanks so much for you support, Tina!
Wow what an incredible film, her spirit was amazing. Thank you.
Thank you for your support! She was amazing.
What an authentic and in this way beautiful story... maybe life is not that much about how long we live but how we live and how we deal with what life is confronting us with. Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Deutschland :)
Thank you so much! Did you like the shout out to Deutschland?
I did! I also liked the translation for all American people who would not know Deutschland (we hold certain prejudices towards Americans so that is why it was funny ;))and I loved the view 'that is what Germany looks like' ;). No, seriously, it was beautifully done. I am sure she would be very proud to have such a loving friend - and with that film many people around the globe might find some inspiration.
Solly 05 .... Amen!
Friendships like the two of you make my heart happy
Awe, thank you!
God bless her, she is such a beautiful soul! So graceful and brave during such a frightening and difficult time in her life; always smiling and making everyone around her feel good. My mother also passed due to breast cancer and even during such times of weakness and pain, she'd smile and joke, and make the nurses, doctors, etc. feel at ease. She always thought of others before herself, even with this disease. I like to think that someone like Trycia has met my beloved mother in Heaven, and that just perhaps, she taught her a few dance moves. The thought puts a smile on my face. Take care and blessings to you!
Yes, she was a beautiful soul. And still is. Sorry to hear about your mom. I am sure they are having a grand old time up there together, right?
The love is always in your heart she had a lot of love for all of you and you all loved her she will live in your hearts and touch us all in our homes who see this. My sister has breast cancer. Just pray for cancer cures . God bless she is dancing with the angels as they sing.
Yes they always live on in our hearts. Sending love to you!
I am speechless. As beautiful a tribute that this is, it's also emotionally overwhelming..in a good way. And what a beautiful friend you are. She was blessed.
Thank you so much for your support.
such great friends
At least once a year, I watch this documentary. It breaks my heart every single time. 🥺 She was such a bright, beautiful soul. F*** Cancer 😡
You have my upmost respect. I've seen death up close too many times, both as s a close friend/relative or being the person dying (I've never had cancer, but I've been battling other diseases). You did something amazing, are you aware of that? You helped Trycia to experience some good memories despite of her disease. It's so important for the sick person to be recognised and do something that's not just cancer treatment. Just laughing together, vistiting etc. You did so much for her, and I want to just clarify how proud you should be over yourself.
Wow, thank you for your kid and supportive words. I love reading things like this. Sending lots of love!
Trycia really was a beam of light in this world. That smile radiated her love. You all were such wonderful friends she was so blessed
Thank you, Erica. What a beautiful tribute. I feel privileged to have gotten this glimpse into such a beautiful soul's life. I don't know why TH-cam "suggested" this video, but I'm so glad it did. I've been taking way too many things for granted. Big hugs to you and all of Trycia's loved ones -- I know there are many.
Thank you for your support. I am glad you watched it too. :D
I am crying, what a beautiful soul gone too soon! So sorry for your loss. This video has totally captured her true beauty which is not only on the outside. What an amazing person, to keep smiling through everything she went thru! What an amazing group of friends they all are!
Thank you so much for your support...and for watching!
That was lovely. If only all of us could have a friend like Erica.
Awe, THANK you!
Erica Brookhart I so agree, I would give anything for friend who would be so selfless and give and help and not one time give up...you are her amazing friend but you are her family that was plain to see! God bless you and I'm so very sorry for your loss! hugs!
Erica, Erica, Erica....
.... This will stay with me always. Trycia's ❤ smile will be forever an image in my mind. Much appreciated that instead of concentrating this film only on her death, it felt much more like pure celebration for the life she lived, and her impact on the ones close to her as well as her impact on strangers far and wide like myself.
I'm almost speechless at the depth of emotions and gratitude that Ive just experienced through watching this. Thank you for documenting this, thank you for sharing it with the world, but most of all, thank you for being a shining example of a strong supportive friend, the kind that makes the world a better place
Wow. Thank you for this. I truly appreciate the support and our kind words. Hope you are taking care.
I’m really glad you put this together! This is a beautiful tribute to your warrior princess! I know she’s so proud of you! You’re a great friend!! 💗💗💗
Thank you for your support and kind words!
What a beautiful soul!! Anyone who had the pleasure to know her in person was extremely lucky to have hang out with an angel!
That's right! Thanks so much!
You’re an amazing friend
Thank you!
Love in Action Erica. Love in Action. Both you, and Trycia. Such a heartfelt and beautiful tribute to a Magnificent Woman. From another. Bless you! Love, Elizabeth xx
Thank you so much, Elizabeth! I love this. xo
Omg She was beautiful! I love her and She went out with grace and dignity. So precious She was and her amazing friends . 😢
Yes, she sure did. Thank you for watching.
Beautiful tribute to a beautiful person
THANK you!
What an incredibly amazing and fierce fighting soul she was. What a fun a beautiful, fun and energetic woman. Surely, her soul has been placed as a star amongst the heavens! 💙🌹🕊🙏🏻
"Fierce" is the best word to describe her! Thank you for your support.
Wow, I'm at a loss for words... which doesn't happen often. Not only did you have a beautiful friend, but you now have an angel watching over you, Erica. Bad things happen to good people and this is a fantastic example.
Amazing dedication to her. All the BEST to you! 💞
* By the way, your video has motivated me to get my cancer screening done. I put it off and put it off. Why? Bcuz "life gets busy."
So, thank you!!!
Thank you so much! Yes, she is my angel...and I am glad this motivated you to get the screening done.
@@EricaBrookhart - Thank you so very much.
I made my appointment last week and scheduled for June 20th! "🙏"
Never underestimate the power of friends!!!!
Yes! THANK you.
So touching. I really felt Trycia’s spirit through this documentary, and I just know she was amazing. To Erica, I hope you’re still doing well ❤️
Thank you so much!
Absolutely beautiful, had me in tears. Thank you so much for sharing such a personal story. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a loved one but that day is fast approaching for me.
Thank you for your kind words. Sorry to hear about your loved one. Stay strong.
I understand why you did this movie about your friend....i would Also like to be friend with her!!...so funny...full of energy...thank for sharing
Thank you for your support!
Beautiful tribute to your beautiful friend
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful documentary.
Thank you for watching!
Stage 4 cancer thru her bones, everywhere, chemo poisoning her, she still was GORGEOUS. Life is so UNFAIR. Picture of health. Dies of cancer as a kid basically at the beginning of her life. I'm crying. I didn't know her, but her saying my body went thru the RINGER, instead of the WRINGER, made Me love her. RIP sweet girl.
Awe, thank you for your support.
What a beautiful tribute to your friend. Trycia seemed like she must have been happiness personified.
Thank you, Liz. Yes, she was full of Joy.
What a beautiful spirit she had...I couldn't imagine what life is like without her.
Thank you! I feel her spirit all around me.
Erica Brookhart that's beautiful xo
What a beautiful soul. I raise monies every year for cancer. She has taught me to keep on - I was going to stop. Now I think I need to continue - number 22 should be next September.
Well, look at that! She is still changing lives up there in Heaven! Thanks for everything you do!
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Yes thank you BIG for everything you do!! It is helping even if you can't see it yet!!
What a beautiful documentary.
Thank you so much for your support, Chanta!
This is so beautiful!! What an inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing this journey❤️
Thanks so much for your support!
Such a heart-felt tribute to a soul with so much life and love...we can never know why some have to pass so young; life seems so unfair at times. When someone that close to a person dies, a part of you dies with them...but the greatest thing is that although she died, she never really died in your soul and heart; her memory will live on. You were such a great person to her and I know it was extremely difficult with the days of sorrow and helplessness...your unselfishness is very apparent in this video. I don't know either of you...but as a human, I love you both. God bless
Thank you so much, Michael! This means a lot. Hugs.
Very well said!!
What a fantastic friend and group support
So hard to watch but so beautiful. Am going thru the same with my BFF. We're 12 hours apart in age & have been tight since '87. Not as young as you two but way too young to die. As you said, it really is a journey. Peace to you in your loss. She would be so honored. 🙏🏼❤️
Thanks so much for watching. I am sending love to you and your friend!
What a heart warming person Trish was. a inspiration to many. and it is true Verena its not how long we live . but how we live. she had it all
YES! Thank you for your support!
What a beautiful documentary and a beautiful tribute to a best friend. She was an angel on earth and now in heaven.
Yes she was! Thank you so much for watching and for your support.
it brought tears to my eyes and the friendship here , wow true friends are hard to come by! r.I.p. trishia
Thank you for watching and your support!
So heartbreaking, she was a beautiful person
Yes she was. Thank you for your support.
Life isn't fair...
Thank you Erica for sharing such an emotional journey.
Trycia seemed to be such full of life right until the end... Her smile always illuminated the room...
RIP Tricya
Awe, thank you Yossi! I love when people recognize the affect of her smile. Thanks for your support.
So many emotions watching this!! THANK YOU!! I wish I knew how to LIVE like she did, so full of life, love, positivity!! She was truly blessed with her tribe of people!!
Thanks so much for watching, and your kind words.
How sad a beautiful vibrant young woman taken before her time how nice to have a good friend like you Erica
Hi! Thanks so much. This means a lot.
What a beautiful friendship!
Thanks so much. And thanks for watching!