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I wrote last night about Artist Fimicloud aka Stephanie Koslow,losing her battle with cancer. That is exactly what cancer is, a battle. Cancer has touched or will touch each and everyone of us at one time or another in our life time. I, personally, have lost both my grandfathers, my favorite uncle who was like my 2nd father, another uncle, an aunt, AND my father to cancer. Recently, I also lost my mother to a different type of battle, which some of you know.

Stephanie's death hit me hard, why? I am not quite sure. I didn't know her that well, even though we worked on the PR/Marketing Chair together for Relay For Life. Stephanie progressively got weaker and unable to visit 2nd life. She died at home with her family, but this woman left us a lifetime of fighting spirit and memories...I want to share "Artistic Fimiclouds" own words with you at this time about her life.

Once I trudged upon this path that is now my life
In anguish, sorrow and despair,
With feet that bled freely as I stumbled through the barbs,
Their razor-sharpness tearing me to shreds.
And the dawn held no light, no promise, only fear
Enshrouded my soul and lay heavy upon my heart.
My life, as I once knew it is no more,
In a flash, cancer stole it from me, forever.
I found myself suddenly balanced precariously
Atop a precipice. And fear filled my soul.

Now I walk this path that is my life
Wrapped warmly in love, happiness and joy.
No longer held down by sorrow so deep.
No longer crying rivers of tears,
No longer aching and yearning for
What could never be mine again.
For I am alive, thankful for each moment that I breathe.
I still have my life, though it may be different than before.

Where once I clung desperately by my fingernails,
Now I dance, though gently and with care.
Hope lights the way, pushing away the blackness.
And I fear no more the path that now lies before me.

Love warms my soul, and touches my heart
Wrapping itself around my life
Like a warm, soft blanket.
Joy fills the empty spaces that yearned
For what I had lost forever.
For I walk hand in hand with that which life
Has dealt me, thanking the universe for every step I take.
Where once I stood in fear and terror
Of not knowing what life would bring,
Now I stand arms open wide.

You can visit Artistic Fimiclouds Memorial Garden and donate to her own Pink Kiosk that will be matched Linden for Linden, in our continued efforts to fight this dreadful disease. There will be a copy of her poem available to purchase soon , with all proceeds to be donated to RFL, and to fight for the cure.

To learn more about this woman and her spirit you can visit her website, stephaniekoslow.com/ At her memorial Gardens you will see information about her inworld galleries and other ventures.

Fight for a Cure!

Anyone interested in the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life of Second Life, or any aspect of cancer in 2nd Life, please feel free to contact David Jacobs or Fayandria Foley, for information. Tell them Jezebel Bailey sent you. :P