A woman with cancer faces her end

The words "borrowed time" have defined Julie Yip-Williams' life since she was born. She had already surmounted difficulties beyond imagining when, at age 37, she was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Now, she prepares to leave her young daughters behind, passing on lessons of resilience. Tracy Smith reports.
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[@iTsEfFiNsTePhh]

Julie passed away on March 19, 2018 🌹 There hasn't been any updates on Julie since this video came out, not in the information tab of this video or in the comments so I just wanted to share this for anyone who wanted to know. She passed away only 8 days after this video was uploaded (March 11, 2018). It's been over 4 years since she passed and I really hope that her two beautiful daughters and husband are doing good ❤️ BTW Julie's book was published and it's called "The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After" for anyone who's interested!

[@do1647]

ah, thanks for this @stephanie 💗

[@esalunanegra]

Thank you for the update. She was a gentle beautiful soul. I hope her daughters are thriving. Blessings to you

[@vicklet6253]

Thank you Stephanie

[@faithwright6767]

How do you know she passed away 😢

[@JuiceOg0311]

Wow March 11th is my birthday. She’s sitting in heaven now. She’s in great hands now.

[@710MaryJane]

Driven by anger, and blindness she attended Harvard University and earned a Law Degree. Now, she has cancer. She states "no life is free oh hardships." What a strong and admirable woman!

[@ageofaquariuskha2917]

Mary Jane Cornielle theirs a cures for it

[@maryem8263]

Age Of Aquarius Kha She passed away.

[@ninjaninja9954]

I need to tell my wife that as she thinks she has the hardest life

[@Brancaalice]

God dint intent that for human. there is lesson in hardship, but it not necessary. God is always mercy.

[@mesiethiopia4293]

Why is cancer develop after so many accomplishments of life????i was about to hv almost all.i want inlife wn i hear i hv ca.

[@Saleena3333]

She passed away this year. Her daughters will grow up to be strong and intelligent women, I can already see it and their mother's legacy will live on in them.

[@Linda-vx4fn]

How do you know Saleena, that she died already??

[@Saleena3333]

You can read Julie's blog here: julieyipwilliams.wordpress.com She detailed her journey while fighting cancer and her husband also wrote a farewell to her.

[@mizzymsp]

she died 8 days after this was uploaded... :(

[@cognacc2144]

😢

[@journeysurvivalist9351]

RIP. 🙏 Thank you for your coments and other replies. I'm here still alive.

[@afrozzz5634]

“No life is free from hardship, embrace it” what a true statement.

[@charmainen2846]

Unless you a Kardashian

[@marciamason9080]

No life is free from hardships embrace it what a true statement

[@bpswank429]

@@charmainen2846 they just take harddick

[@sbfhawk4343]

@@charmainen2846 That baatch got another thing coming. Noone gets by with just nothing in the end everyone goes thru hardship period.

[@sweetcostarica]

God uses suffering to make us *_see_* and truly live.

[@1307scooter]

She lost her fight on 3/19/2018....She was 42, amazing lady and faced death with a true heart. I hope her daughters will make her proud in heaven.

[@africanqueen4943]

Such bravery to talk about death! As Muslims, we are told to talk about death as our passing can happen at anytime. Death has no boundaries and no age limit. We belong to our creator and it’s him that define our destiny. May Allah have mercy on her soul and grant this beautiful lady Jannah.

[@zeyazeya4528]

@@africanqueen4943 Ameen

[@JG638]

So she only lasted a week after this video? 🖕🏼Cancer. RIP Julie

[@dilan-000]

May she Rest In Peace ❤️ :( she was so strong and so beautiful

[@tumiemaraisane1136]

Why do people think wheb you die tou make it to heaven?We preach Jesus to you guys but ,when tables turn you magically think you will end up in Heaven , Jesus is transport to the Father(heaven)

[@beachlife9239]

I was just diagnosed with lung cancer this morning. I am terrified! ... I put it in God's hands so whatever he decides will be okay with me. Pray for me please! Thank you!

[@shelbinese]

How are you? I’m happy to pray for you❤️

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

@Beach Life - I’m really sorry about your diagnosis. I hope you beat this thing. Let us know how everything is with the help and treatments you’re seeking out. 💕 my prayers and thoughts are with you. 😘

[@mie8102]

Jesus dies on the cross for you, keeping away any diseases from you. So keep proclaiming it and have faith you're free in Jesus name.

[@el-ps7fy]

I hope you are doing well🦋

[@equiaux]

❤️

[@kiimii82]

She longs to have a "perfect vision". She's had it all along What a beautiful soul

[@scooterose100]

Absolutely true and powerful statement.

[@3rdstringbeats813]

Best statement I’ve heard in 2019

[@DCH20H9]

Beautifully said. One can only hope for that type of vision.

[@laurabirli]

Beautifully put kimmy

[@kaleighp7723]

Yes! ❤️

[@antoniomarques5651]

As a medical doctor, as someone with a vision disability and as a cancer patient myself…. I really felt for this courageous woman. The message is: make the most of life while you have it and live it with dignity until it’s end. Dignity is a powerful word… and atitude.

[@randomcomputer7248]

Amazing woman ! Nature dealt her so much horror and she still had no bitterness.

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

4 years have passed, may her rest in peace.

[@arfriedman4577]

Our prayers are with you and all.

[@earnold1896]

My sister died that VERY day too. She was a fighter against hardship and her husband died in his 30s when she was 32 and left with 3 kids. She was an oldie and always young at heart with a good sense of humour. She died of oesophagal cancer.

[@arfriedman4577]

@@earnold1896 I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@Outsource206]

I can't understand why people such as her have to go. And the toxic waste live on..RIP

[@stephaniepalmer7369]

Sam Hayne I know. I can’t understand either

[@billkerr1814]

Rain and storm clouds fall on both the good farmer and the "not so good". It's called "Life". Then I believe, there is judgment for every man, woman, and child.

[@carolebrelo7234]

I don't know how many times I've thought that. It's not fair, but life isn't fair. Matter of fact life can be brutal!

[@WatWarrior22]

I agree

[@twiggie7834]

there's a reason for us to choose our journey in this life, in the end of day ALL is fine, Life is eternal.

[@jasonatcajj]

Julie died today Mar 19th. She was my cousin. I remember her and her sister as just little girls. This is very sad for all her numerous extended family, who are all extremely proud of her.

[@lisat1971]

jasonatcajj 😢💓

[@popazz1]

jasonatcajj ...... My sincere condolences to you and all who knew and loved your cousin.

[@kathyroberts3238]

RIP Julie.

[@CrankyGrandma]

jasonatcajj my condolences to you and your family

[@jonhwang4730]

Amazing woman. My condolences to your family.

[@FF74LIFE1]

I really feel for her...I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 27 years old. I'm still fighting but I understand and fear this very situation...God Bless her and her family.

[@Truecrimecommunity]

No More Excuses keep fighting , nutrition can cure anything. And you can eat to starve cancer. It needs sugar. Don’t even eat fruit. Alkaline your body. Lemon water all day. Spinach , and i would recommend a company called Best On Earth get their blood root pills. It worked for my skin cancer and many others.

[@margaretneanover6066]

I feel hopeful to simply ask you to study the baking soda effect . It sounds wrong, until you look into why. It's been hashed over for years now, with a close insurance guy from a relative that tried it. He had some success. Best ...

[@lreally]

Keep fighting

[@soniam2690]

Keep fighting...💪💪 God bless you.

[@ThatOddNerd]

Are you still with us? Same dx with stage 4 colorectal cancer at 29.

[@paulg6527]

My aunt died of cancer and I witnessed the stages she went through: shock, sadness, denial, determination, acceptance and love for others at the end of her journey.

[@markjordan1765]

I hope she was saved.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

What about anger?

[@Musicfeinn]

@@NAT-turners-Revenge denial can turn into anger

[@Agenteviee]

@@markjordan1765 bro it says that she died are you blind

[@madokahomura929]

@@Agenteviee I am pretty sure he meant in a biblical, afterlife way.

[@dcasey2574]

Her daughters couldn't have a better role model than this incredible woman.

[@eddiew2325]

dan casey I don’t know why I am so sad but this is sad stuff am I right

[@Gisellej80]

dan casey 😉

[@silencieuxasmr6246]

giselle joseph why the winkey face?

[@marilynwillett804]

wrong.

[@ReisWorld]

Bless her and her family.

[@sagicari9694]

Reis World z.

[@billbobaggins5309]

USE GCMAF & CARBON60 GET TESTED FOR NAGALASE = HEAL BODY WITHOUT CHEMS IN 30 DAYS

[@immortalis1001]

Who should bless them? The same God that gave her cancer?

[@immortalis1001]

@Ari Onassis-Sugen If God has power to bless (omnipotence), it has power to give (or prevent) cancer. How about you talk to God about this, maybe it can explain this simple concept to you.

[@sadia2395]

immortalis1001 exactly! Infact she fought with all her might to overcome what life threw at her.if anythin, its her will and determination that got her so far.I hvnt seen half of what she has and yet am a bitter person.she doesnt even seem bitter but practical.

[@briellahudson7087]

5:20 "Because mummys dying" my heart broke

[@calisongbird]

Bevine Muntwari Yeah, that part killed me (no pun intended). I lost my dad after a lengthy Illness, when I was 13. He was 51.

[@lucindawinehouse2002]

Bevine Muntwari I lost my Grandmother in 2011

[@cecillebella9618]

I cried when her daughter said that.

[@F.M22]

Awww 😭😭😭😭 I lost my mum on my 20th birthday 💔 but those girls are so young... omg 😭 life can be so unfair sometimes

[@TheXalos]

"It's actually happening in real life and you don't know how it feels like!" My god! What and old understanding soul. That sentence shows such a level of understanding and maturity.

[@AamuAurora]

Never lie to kids about your health. It's gonna be much worse for them to deal with your bad condition and possible death. It's something that haunts a person until the end. Children are people who deserve honesty. Being oblivious to the nature of their parent's condition doesn't take the pain away but makes them confused.

[@triopical6884]

It'll make them take it all at once, which will be a hard and unexpected hit.

[@MrChristian331]

But this shouldn't extend to telling them there is no Santa Claus. I think we should just let them find out about that on their own. HAHA!

[@captainngoose]

Agreed. Someone I used to be friends with messaged our group chat one morning, letting us know she found her mom dead in her bed. After a few days, she found some documents that basically said her mom had terminal lung cancer that she _never_ told our friend about. She misses her mom but she's angry at her for lying and keeping it to herself.

[@notyourdaughter]

I strongly support this. As a kid, my Mom and Dad sat me and my brothers down to tell us my Mom is going to beat cancer because she is getting significantly "better" A year later she passed away and since then I have recovered from the grief I went through and I live a happy and successful life, but believing my mom was going to make it left something in me. It created so much denial and confusion for me and I really hope now or in the future the stigma of illness in families will no longer be a thing and every mother and father out there would be ready to tell their children to truth

[@AamuAurora]

@@notyourdaughter I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm happy you were strong enough to overcome it to an extent but I can't even imagine that underlying fear and pain engraved in your psyche. My personal story wasn't so rapid and it wasn't my mother but I still struggle. I had an aunt who was sick. She had mental disorders I didn't fully understand and underlying health issues that fueled her pain. I had been oblivious to the fact until everything collapsed. At one point I was a kid and then when I was an adult, my family member was dead by su!c!de. On one hand she was embarrassed and deserved privacy but we were close family, raised by the same person, her mother, my grandma. I believe that it'd be easier for everyone without secrets. As a kid, I thought "they" had a secret club and had always felt they kept something from me. It's not even about my curiosity or entitlement to my family member's history but I genuinely think I'd have understood her better and she herself wouldn't have felt such burden. To keep secrets is difficult, it makes you feel isolated and people around you feel disconnected from you. People are very perceptive and read between the lines; that makes them feel dejected and those who keep the secret live in constant discomfort. I constantly think about our fights and her bad attitude towards me that I didn't understand as a kid. I had always aspired to be like her but as an adult I disliked her, even avoiding her. I replay our meetings, feeling guilty. I believe I'd treat her if the truth was in the open. Her behavior would have a reason and I could treat her as a struggling person trying to survive. You made a good decision to offer your kids honesty - adjusted to their cognitive abilities - in case of family problems. I wish you all best and hope you won't ever have to practice it.

[@mydaisiestwo4605]

When her daughter said “because mommy’s dying” 😢😢😢

[@jamesdjl4359]

So sad. I pictured my young daughter saying something similar. Broke my heart.

[@talithakoum]

OMG.my heart broke.

[@lapazgirl7207]

I just lost it 😢😢😢

[@gg-ke1gp]

My mom was diagnosed with stage 3, almost stage 4 ovarian cancer at the same age of this woman, and I was so young I didn’t realize the seriousness. Now I am so grateful she survived and is still here today 15 years later. Something about these little girls touched me, I could see my own reactions in them.

[@Jillamed]

Gabrielle Thornton That is amazing! That is extraordinary that your mom survived considering the stage she was at. Happy for her and your family. I bet she could help further the study of this disease-something about your mom’s genetics must have played a role. So glad you have your mom❤️

[@cdm386]

bless you and your mother!!!!

[@penguinnn4life344]

Gabrielle Thornton why would you say your personal information out like that

[@graciehallman757]

That’s is amazing ❤️

[@givemeabreakplease7415]

Please Please Please find way you to understand way of life, why she survived and what is left for you to grasp from this path of healing, please find the facts and why the creator meant for you to comprehend what many love ones failed to analyze and find the facts of life

[@sunshine8711]

wow.... wow.... what a woman! She has 20/20 vision about life...... God bless her soul!!!!

[@sunshine8711]

to me....

[@sunshine8711]

thanks... sometimes I just don't know how to put it in words for people like Corey..... I thank God every day for the gift of faith!

[@jimalford6359]

Very well said!

[@CrystallyLavender]

Your comment is so true!

[@julieb8668]

To the girls and husband of Julie, what an incredible person she was!

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@ericfitzpatrick5319]

In Jesus name!

[@teijaflink2226]

Definitely incredible woman, hope she's playing tennis in heaven.

[@denzilite]

shes not dead yet

[@denzilite]

@@teijaflink2226 she doesnt like tennis

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

Life is so unfair for some.

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

Corey Messick everything is relative. Some truly have it alot worse than the rest of us.

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

The end is near no, everyone has their battles, even those that seem to have everything, have some conflict.

[@howiedune3099]

Life.is unfair period. That applies to everyone.

[@maryannmangus]

Makeovwrs

[@PhuckHue2]

especially if you're Black in AmeriKKKa. when I go to work everyday I have to worry about being murdered by the police

[@Frkdsnbrd4103]

Sad to learn that she just passed away on March 22, 2018. I just started reading her blog about her journey with cancer and she truly was a strong and beautiful soul.

[@kathleenronzio2170]

Does anyone know her blog name?

[@richardharrison859]

She passed on March 19th, not 22nd.

[@isidoraveronica]

💔

[@krollpeter]

The best partner a man can wish for. Somehow it always hits the wrong humans.

[@Corgigirl901]

No...this just can't be...please bring her back... :( It makes me so sad how unfair this world is, that warmhearted people like her have to die early, why the murderers and ruthless people roam free and healthy..

[@ChloeBrown]

Her story changes lives

[@elblondie69falconer65]

It certainly makes you realise that no matter how hard you have got it. There is always someone worse off than you. Very humbling

[@markusrose9667]

It’s very sad and humbling how little progress medicine has made against cancer.

[@meowijuana2322]

For the poor, that is

[@raphaelledesma9393]

I won’t give up hope. I believe eventually a breakthrough will come (tho tbh I am considering the possibility that capitalist corporations are deliberately not prioritizing that) but regardless mortality and sickness is part of being human.

[@Mylife-yd9xq]

@@raphaelledesma9393 I follow doctors/scientists in reddit and they say they are working wonders for cancer in that field as well as HIV both are really close to finding cures.

[@whiteheart9218]

There are medicines again cancer but the government likes to make money so they keep this in secret

[@debrahall699]

By design…too much $ for the Elites to bring forth the cure (which they have…RIFE machine)

[@jacklinemirembe8921]

Best mom in the whole world.

[@elblondie69falconer65]

Definitely one of them

[@notsure6187]

a great one to say the least

[@ievam6879]

Mine is the best

[@alvinwhitley8020]

RIP Julie you are the brightest star in the sky. I hope your playing tennis.

[@emilianodeverajr7453]

I am a stage 4 colon cancer and it has spread on my lungs.... i dont know how to say to my 3yr old son that in dying.. im crying now while writing this.... i love my son and wife very much... i hope and pray that after im gone my family will have a better future better health... i wish no i pray that someday there will be a cure..... i have 5yrs to live said my oncologist so far i had consumed 1¾yr.... i love you my son.. i love you melody my wife.... i wish all the best for both of you... take care of yourself and our son... im sorry i cannot see our son go to school. graduation. Teach him to drive. See him get married im sorry for all the things.....

[@TSMPimpDaddyPain]

Keep fighting brother hope you’re doing integrative or alternative oncology

[@dominatodomines3405]

are u alive

[@el-ps7fy]

I really hope youre doing okay😪

[@bluesky4385]

I hope you are doing well

[@Jon-br8co]

It's Fall of 2022. The world is falling apart. I found this video and it's giving me hope of humanity again. Rest in peace Julie Yip-Williams. You were taken too soon but you're still inspiring people what strength and goodness people are capable of. I will emulate this in my life as much and long as I can in my remaining days. Thank you...

[@krislic84]

I agree with your statement, and this gives me hope.

[@Ladymochi07]

Truly! Me too

[@malcolmbaldwin5735]

the world has always been falling apart , have you ever read a history book

[@empty_seat]

@@malcolmbaldwin5735 true. Now it’s actually less falling apart than throughout the history.

[@ronald1111]

Slow pain ful death. Commission

[@kaycox5555]

What an astounding woman and story. Blessings to you and your family, lovely lady.

[@billbobaggins5309]

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[@kathyrnmontalvo578]

Kayinfso Here i

[@mariaherron3451]

Kayinfso Here thank you sweet heart. ♥️it makes me happy even thou my spelling isn’t great but u made a diferente by reading this❤️

[@kreyolqueen2279]

Bill Bobaggins Please share the link.

[@juliisdiary]

@@mariaherron3451 j hi.org and

[@internetpeople6113]

Her soul is very far advanced in this lifetime. I think she will have much more pleasant one in next life.

[@GirlMomma]

💜❤

[@AlexA-cu4rn]

Breeze Incognito do u think everyone is reincarnated?

[@GoatReactz]

She will be back

[@halimabeauty558]

Valksonik of course there is next life

[@brittanychanel4068]

This is too deep 🙇 life is so painful there has to be something great after so much suffering I hope 😳

[@dylankiley5001]

Wow. I just got back from the gym where I spent the last few hours looking for my lost Powerbeats. I got home feeling sick to my stomach and frustrated at the loss of one of my favorite belongings. And then this video appeared in my feed. The reality is that my Powerbeats were just an object. I still have my health as well as my family. Never take those things for granted people. Appreciate what you do have instead of beating yourself up about what you don’t. I hope the best for this woman’s family and may she Rest In Peace 🙏

[@ue7496]

Very well stated 😊

[@SpiritualAudacity]

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[@mimijohnson7157]

Beautiful words! Lessons are still being learned through her story. May Julie rest in peace! 🙏

[@boogzl705]

did yuou find your beats bro?

[@alphamacho6401]

Powerbeats are garbage. I’ve gone though 4 pairs. Get you some quality ear phones. Good luck 👍

[@IconTitan]

I'm having many problems in my life, health, money, losing loved ones,. My life at the moment is lowest its ever been,, but seeing this great woman has given me hope. Rest in peace brave lady. X

[@dirkbogarde44]

Hang in there Craig.

[@IconTitan]

@@dirkbogarde44 thanks,, am hanging in, just., not easy, hope all is well with you?

[@sabotaje4174]

I lost my job today, for which I worked hard waking up 4-5am everyday. I was in fact fired many times. I am breaking up w my boyfriend because I tried to love him and in fact was wasting his time. Last weekends I got harassed and assaulted by some teenagers because I look foreign (I live in Netherlands, one of the most racist countries in europe) yesterday I got many punishment bills to pay. I know that I'm 22 and there are many opportunities ahead, but at this point I don't see a reason to go further.

[@mikewright3029]

"...As long as we love them, they're going to have the capacity to get through anything..."

[@nykka3]

Mike Wright so true

[@paulabillanes5084]

Amen 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@WanderingWolf365]

That's the right attitude to parenting. Not this snowflake, helicopter parenting of today. - WW

[@pinkmonkeybird2644]

@@WanderingWolf365 I’m not disagreeing, but what’s your definition of snowflake and helicopter parenting? I’m sure we all having differing opinions on what those terms mean. As a parent of young children, I can honestly say there’s far more expected of us than previous generations. If I were to let my 10 year old play outside unattended or walk to the nearby park alone, I have to worry about a police investigation or charges of child endangerment from CPS. Because many parents need two incomes to break even these days, far more women are in the workforce now, and families with 2 parents working full time are common. Yet both parents are expected to attended every single event, lesson, social situation that our child experiences - and create a video record to boot. I’m all for bonding with my children, and we do, in fact, have a great deal of fun together, but I don’t remember my mother ever playing with me for hours on end - or even knowing exactly where I was every second of the day. How many parents have surveillance cameras on the kids all day long? Quite a few, and that’s kind of disturbing on so many different levels. I certainly didn’t have birthday parties with every classmate and neighborhood kid showing up - and nobody even heard of gift bags for every kid who showed up. If you don’t do those things now, you are considered a bad parent. And don’t get me started on being required to bring in expensive nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free vegan snacks for your kids and their friends every single holiday or event so none of the other kids feel left out. I’m lucky to send my kids to a great private school on financial aid. They don’t grade on a curve there, not every kid is a genius, not every kid gets straight A+s or certificates of participation in every activity. Friends who have kids in neighborhood public schools bemoan the “everyone is a winner” mentality and the over-parenting by the school. Those public school teachers have a tough job to keep order in a class of more than 30 kids, plus they’ve got standardized test scores to improve if they want to keep their jobs. So the joy of learning just isn’t there and kids get bored and distracted. It’s a mess. Surely some blame resides with parents who desperately want their kids to be successful, with their definition of successful is simply having a decent paying job with good benefits. They think that their kid getting into a popular college is their ticket to happiness and fulfillment, so they’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen. What these parents don’t understand is by taking away any chance of failure, they’ve removed every chance of personal growth and resilience. My daughter has severe ADHD and we’ve made the difficult choice to not give her psychoactive medicine that could make her a better student because we don’t want to risk changing her personality. As a result, her grades are uneven and she inevitably loses assignments or can’t pay attention in class and misses concepts. Are we good parents or bad parents because we have allowed her to get bad grades? I’m honestly asking your opinion, because I don’t honestly know if we are doing the right thing. So sorry for such a long explanation, because I should have just said “It depends on how you look at it.”

[@catherinebianca8587]

I'm writing this message with tears, because of my health condition, the doctor told me this morning that i will not survive my health condition due to my cancer diagnosing, so i have decided to offer my fund to the orphanage children, homeless less privilege there in your country to enable them to always pray for me even am if I'm know more alive as the doctor has told me that i can not survive

[@mycrazyvines1472]

Today i was in aloth of anger. But after this video i almost cried . And knew i need to change my life i am only 18.

[@jayskeete-lee8492]

mycrazyvines yes pray if you believe or meditate because Cancer is fed by anger

[@Lindathemightywitch]

You are on the right path. Keep going and do not forget to be humble. BUT try and take life by the horns!

[@sweetpeace5]

mycrazyvines Then it sounds like you got the message. Sickness & especially death teach the living to not take life for granted. There are no guarantees of a long, full life..embrace each day as a gift; use it wisely, be grateful & be present. Love your family & friends, create a life that gives you joy so that should a shorter life be in store, you can go in peace knowing you gave it all you got.

[@mjade1673]

💓

[@dianacassinelli9467]

And you will survive...focus ...be strong

[@CK-ok2sq]

She’s so strong and intelligent. She didn’t even drop a tear and yet my eyes are a bit wet watching this story.

[@oramahura7238]

Jo Lo my whole face is just covered in tears. I'm inspired.

[@mizzymsp]

readin her blog makes me sad though... she was having such a hard time

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

@Jo Lo - I honestly agree and echo your sentiments. 💕

She died 8 days after this clip was posted. Rest in paradise

[@brooklynbabe7896]

Rest in peace my dear sister and friend 😭😿😱🙀🇨🇦🇬🇧🇸🇭🇺🇸🇭🇲🇮🇱🇯🇲🕎✡️😿😭🌹🤗🇦🇩😘✡️🕎💔😢🕊️🙏

[@tonyg3528]

My mom died of cancer almost a year ago. I’m still heartbroken. Always will be.

[@phoenixrogue909]

@tony g, My mom passed as well😢The pain is real and will always be there..the world isnt as bright as it once was..I know your pain. One day at a time🙏Keep your head up for your mom.

[@nithyasumeesh1193]

Me too 😪

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

It is very tough.

[@annetnabuyondo7607]

No more pain

[@tylerdurden7764]

God bless you

[@unknown-lf6zx]

Amazing human. My friend is dying and terminal now. Please say prayers for Lauren. God bless this lady. Thank you for your kindness. Sending you love and your family

[@colton8331]

Page7234 I pray that your friend is still ok

[@programminginterviewprep1808]

I came across this comment 5 months later. How are things now?

[@ulovetashi]

Omg, Just now reading this, how are things going for your friend Lauren? Hope all is well. Prayers going up.

[@tonyrebel63]

We are all dealing with things in our personal lives so I pray that each one will pray for the other both in good and bad times. Enjoy your family while they are here.

[@chumpthedog]

I never knew that playing a simple game of tennis could be such a gift.

[@Jamali31748]

When she smiles, it breaks my heart! All she wanted was a simple life, just enough to do the ordinary things like play tennis. What a soft soul and vibrant personality sh was. I would cry being in the same room as her

[@pamelarose2177]

I most definitely agree

[@ajaydwayne5586]

My mom is in this position now I hate cancer it’s the devil I pray my mother has a long time I love her so much and I’d give anything to trade places with her she is so strong when I cry she tells me stop crying it’s not gonna change anything I thought wow How much courage and strength it had to take to tell me that lord please bless my mother with time and strength and the will to go on to god be the glory

[@GODSPOTOFGOLD]

Water fast was my answer, the bible makes it clear. Check it out .

[@ajaydwayne5586]

She passed away 3/19/19 God Rest her soul may she rest in power and peace

[@FXFLIP]

Hi Ajay Sorry to hear that your Mum is going through this. Pse drop me an email asap at [e-mail], I can help your Mum get rid of cancer in no time. Stay strong. Thanks

[@ajaydwayne5586]

I so do appreciate that very much but she passed away 3-19-2019 a week after her birthday...God Bless

[@FXFLIP]

Sorry to hear that bro

[@Katlady001]

When Mia said...”because Mommy’s dying..” that broke my heart.💔

[@Brandon-qr2or]

Her message that no life is free of hardship for her kids is a lesson that is so important to teach

[@skeys79]

I love honest people. What a great mom.

[@Kevin-ug7hp]

When the little girl said “ because mommy’s dying” I started crying 😭😭

[@hammadnadeem96]

The saddest thing in the world!

[@baigabbas]

Me too

[@safiyasafiya5014]

Me too oh pain full😢😢😢😢

[@shxdow9807]

Pr.incorporated that’s not god plan god doesn’t bring cancer

[@robmastro8620]

Its never easy to lose your mother, no matter the age. I lost my Mom when I was 33, and she was 60. That was in 1997 and I think about her, at some point she pops into my mind, every single day. And my Dad too, hes not forgotten. Two active people taken too early. Myself and my siblings lost both of our parents within 2 years of each other.

[@JoseJimenez-um8tq]

Her husband is so lucky to have her be part of his life her strength is beautiful

[@willdotchill7607]

The tears on her face alone was killing me, almost hidden by her glasses and strong composure. You are an inspiration

[@faithestherr]

“Because mommy’s dying.” I want to actually scream, this is so sad.

[@johnnymensi1865]

I guess I’m really lucky. I just got over cancer treatments last March. I’m still here

[@LittleJo-]

Johnny Mensi I don't know if congratulations is the appropriate word, but I'm glad you are over your cancer treatments and hope you continue in good health for many many years. Sending you all the best from the UK.

[@leliberabeur572]

I am not a number! Ohhh it’s so kind ❤️

[@dinafawzy1311]

Bless you

[@Tanja060100]

I am so happy for you!😊

[@nostepsback5892]

God bless you

[@joseescobar3703]

She is a beast! What power of spirit!

[@Linda-vx4fn]

Oh pull your head in!

[@SL-wk6dp]

I am touched by her bravery, intelligence, and passion for life.

[@isabelab6851]

Stage IIIC 4 year survivor. I love her message of having the tough conversations and preparing children for life. It may be tough but also beautiful

[@tuch9992]

soursop kills cancer as well as concord seeded grapes and key lime juice and dandelion root kills cancer and frankincense oil

[@saarbrooklynrider2277]

@@tuch9992 they should give you the nobel prize

[@tuch9992]

@@saarbrooklynrider2277 you believe in chemo more than plants LMAO

[@saffy_9967]

Tu Ch lime juice WHEEZE

[@DiDi-bm5dt]

@@saarbrooklynrider2277 My dad is a doc and they believe that chemo is a slowly death.

[@susanharkema2888]

RIP Julie. Such a blessing and story.

[@toraltoral3509]

Susan Harkema did she pass away?

[@billbobaggins5309]

USE GCMAF & CARBON60 GET TESTED FOR NAGALASE = HEAL BODY WITHOUT CHEMS IN 30 DAYS

[@samanthasau9279]

Susan Harkema she’s not dead yet!

[@OrchestralOrg]

*yes, she is. She died last Monday. The 19th.*

[@adamatova]

can you please elaborate on this? is it a protocol?

[@jenniferdelgado2834]

You can tell she’s suffering so much here. What great love she had for her husband and babies

[@queenmontano585]

“Because mommy’s dying” - and i cried! Bless thy kids 😓😓😓

[@tessarenee1774]

Queen Montano 😢💔💔

[@melissaharrison957]

I've just been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to the spine after my initial bc diagnosis three years ago. This gives me inspiration and what a wonderful lady xx

[@tuch9992]

soursop kills cancer as well as concord seeded grapes and key lime juice and dandelion root kills cancer and frankincense oil

[@juliettatorres821]

I pray you pull through and beat cancer 🙏

[@Mandy3141]

I hope you're doing ok

[@Miko-vb9dc]

how are you?

[@yanna1980]

How are you now?

[@julee5071]

I don't even know how strong she had to be to keep going but I'm glad she found a husband and birthed two children. She tried to stay on the world as long as she could. I hope she passed surrounded by love and family.

[@mgarcia2445]

How sad but yet beautiful at the same time. She passed away on March 19th, shortly after this video was uploaded. I hope her family is able to use her amazing strength to face her death and make something good out of it, just as she wanted. Rest in peace, Julie. I believe you'll all be together again...someday.

[@daluzmc1]

“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” ― Rumi, Persian

[@suskky]

Thank you for this quote.........

[@biancahotca3244]

The wound is the place where the light of God, Yaweh can enter your life.

[@arichalevas2298]

That's stupid light didn't enter it

[@bahaar2825]

@@luvte1 Our bodies are mortal but our soul is eternal. Life on earth is borrowed and temporary. Death is not forever but a continuation of life.

[@mjade1673]

😃😃😃😃💓 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓🙏thank you!🙌 I've never heard this one. Oh my god that is breathtakingly beautiful!!! I would get that tatooed! Oh my gosh I'm speechless/so excited. This may be my favorite 💓👍

[@krisxxxxw]

Wow. Those girls are blessed to have such a wonderful mom. Even if it's for a short time.

[@TheDetroitblack]

She's turned her disability into her ability....Such an amazing Story ✨❤️

[@kiranmartin7031]

So special. Lost my mom two years ago to cancer, but she is right here in every breath I take. Octavio Paz said A civilization that denies death ends by denying life. I get it. I understand there are things far worse than death. Death is change. Death is unknown. Go with peace, your work is done.

[@11redlions]

You should be aware of where you are headed for eternity.

[@juliekililo1133]

that is so beautiful

[@katelinparks9536]

+Marilyn Willett Amen. And Jesus is the only way

[@tylerdurden7764]

Yes everyone dies at the end

[@xichenjiang7799]

very glad I found this. Today, I will play tennis and I will think of you.

[@ciagadget4771]

Xichen Jiang ❤️

[@laurabirli]

💜💜💜💜🙏🙏

[@margaretneanover6066]

Interesting, the name of china's leader...hhhhmmm. she seems sweet. Is she gone?

[@Q_get_into_it]

I can't express how I feel... I'm so sorry your life was so hard mam.😔. I love you... from one human to another...

[@Lindsay1581]

This was so pure

[@lalitstar2371]

@@Lindsay1581 it really was

[@izzwerd3242]

She is an absolutely astounding woman. She is everything I aspire to be.

[@catherinebianca8587]

I'm writing this message with tears, because of my health condition, the doctor told me this morning that i will not survive my health condition due to my cancer diagnosing, so i have decided to offer my fund to the orphanage children, homeless less privilege there in your country to enable them to always pray for me even am if I'm know more alive as the doctor has told me that i can not survive

[@MinaMina-tf7ig]

What a beautiful soul she is ❤

[@sofiafischer8395]

In a face of death this woman Julie is so honest. No BS, no hypocrisy. She just says it the way it is. RIP pure soul

[@Perla-w2d]

In April 2009 my father was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 52. After 6 months of chemo he was "cancer free " for 2 years .and then on March 12 , 2012 we were told that he had terminal cancer .peritoneal carcinoma. He went through chemotherapy again and passed away on March 7 2014 at age 57 .I was 18 back then . His illness and death changed me on so many levels. I am not the person I used to be anymore .ups and downs. I miss him immensely and It still makes me cry sometimes .I wish I knew that our time together was limited

[@peaceandlove544]

He is beside you, you just do not see him, live life as he wants you to, with love and peace and gratefullness

[@Perla-w2d]

+peace and love thank you for your kind words .. it means a lot .have a good day

[@jonsixxx6569]

All chemo causes secondary cancer just so u Kno

[@Perla-w2d]

@Conspiracy Hamster I feel you .. life is not a scripted movie , it can be confusing absurd and frustrating sometimes.the struggle is real and raw . I am not there either .just keep in mind that you are not alone ..

[@janethockey9070]

His love will be forever with you

[@wittywolfwrath]

Such a beautiful soul. "The falling leaf does not hate the wind.” May you rest in peace Julie Yip. 🙏☝

[@tracyfun6918]

It makes it move gently x

[@MrPunchthru2dub]

This just changed my life...

[@nikki7330]

Me too

[@Continuouz93]

Rest in peace, Julie. ❤️ I am lost for words watching this, she was so pure

[@linvi_chemutai]

I hope you play tennis in heaven💖

[@biostephan1685]

Get out of here

[@mildlyspicy7850]

@@biostephan1685 live and let live please :)

[@elblondie69falconer65]

Beautiful comment. Your words made me cry

[@michaelp8738]

sadly theres no heaven

[@mildlyspicy7850]

@@michaelp8738 just let people believe what they want to believe... Damn.

[@name3626]

"I want them to also expect that no life is free of hardship. Embrace it and know that you will come out on the other side stronger." -- that touched my soul... i lost my mother at the age of 21 (i am still 21) but i am lucky to have gotten to share my journey with her, atleast for 21 years of my life... i was able to learn from her and look up to her as my role model... i am lucky and these girls are lucky that they have a mother with the same type of passion and wisdom. i send you all lots of love, all of you reading this. good luck to you in your life, live a happy one.

[@azj2894]

I lost my mother 3 months ago at 26, I am really struggling but your comment made a difference to me. Thank you.

[@cardiovasculaarho8507]

i lost my mom 5 years ago to stage 4 lung cancer when she was only 34 and i was only 13. i relate to her feelings and the children’s feelings so much because i’ve seen this so much of my life.

[@jordanrbowler]

I know how you feel I lost my mom to stage 3 colon cancer when I was 13

[@babybatxo47]

is this tea?¿ i lost my mom to breast cancer at 12.. how you doing now

[@csb772]

Just lost my brother due to lung cancer. He was 44 and smoked his entire life. Even smoked when he knew was dying. Did your mother smoke??

[@janethockey9070]

Sorry that you join this crappy club and may love surround you and may you live a life she would be proud of.

[@meme_memes3576]

R.i.p

[@westwasbest]

I'm not crying, you're crying, what an absolutely wonderful woman with fantastic Vision actually! She saw an experienced things that many of us never will, may God Rest her soul and bless her family

[@glasshalffull4061]

"...Because Mommy's dying..." And then they both turn to look at their mother. I was overcome! 😭

[@TXMXIcanDUde]

never fear death, death is inevitable. Life is borrowed, nothing is eternal

[@imsoamped]

She doesn't fear it; that's quite clear in her acceptance and in her personal experience.

[@Oilofmercy]

Life is eternal, with Jesus.

[@TXMXIcanDUde]

misshappynun that's never been proven and will never be proven. Every religion promises some sort of after life but never prove anything. Misleading.

[@toraltoral3509]

misshappynun so is Mohamed, Abrahim, Moses.. etc. All came from the same middle East. Non of them were white.

[@Secular-Serenity]

misshappynun please don’t spout that nonsense to everyone. Many find no comfort in that storyline.

[@jodirael1196]

I just lost my momma to Pancreatic Cancer and I'm an adult and it's not easy at all, I miss her every day and it's hard to grow up and grow old without a mom. It's even harder to be an only child and not have any family.

[@catherinebianca8587]

I'm writing this message with tears, because of my health condition, the doctor told me this morning that i will not survive my health condition due to my cancer diagnosing, so i have decided to offer my fund to the orphanage children, homeless less privilege there in your country to enable them to always pray for me even am if I'm know more alive as the doctor has told me that i can not survive

[@thanib7796]

@@catherinebianca8587 How are you doing today Catherine? Hoping you're still with us.

[@vincepsylo5797]

Same thing happened to me. My mother died of cancer when I was 30. I couldn't cope with her loss when at work. I quitted my job and later my wife left me. Only child too and my family is just me, my dad and a recently adopted kitty cat. She's brought some joy but every day is still a struggle. Been thinking of committing suicide.

[@lisakrajewski4699]

@@vincepsylo5797 Please don't hurt yourself. Pray. Read The Bible. Jesus Saved me from suicide. He can do the same for you. I'll pray for you Vince. Lost my Mom 6 months ago. She was my best friend. I pray so hard, and try to help the homeless. Jesus Loves you. I do too. Put Jesus first Always. 🙏🏼😔❤

[@yolakin8210]

I lost my mom to pancreatic cancer almost 4 years ago and it’s heart wrenching. I hope her daughters are well💫

[@hubalahu]

I admire her resilience and positivity. If I were in the same situation as her I would just find the quickest way to end my life...

[@keithbryant5794]

I was 5 years old when my mother was diagnosed with leukaemia and she was open and honest about it with me RIP

[@fukutaichou1903]

As someone who comes from a family that has a history of Cancer, I am such a mess after watching this. She is an incredibly strong, beautiful, and powerful woman. We all dread it. We all do. Anytime the "Big C" can come as a sucker punch. But she understood her life, and she understand her role as a mother/wife/daughter and never wasted a minute of it. Thank you for sharing her profound story.

[@colton8331]

culota Just go to the doctor for checkups every couple of months or every year

[@latanyafoots7310]

Me too I hate the word Cancer!!

[@debbiepeter112]

I my family has a history of cancer as well. Within a 2 year period we had 3 deaths including my mother (my mum and one aunt died within a week from cancer). I am very scared about the future and go to my doctor for anything unusual. My doctors are not very understanding and get annoyed with me though so I feel uncomfortable going. Last time I had bad stomach pain and went due to my mum being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after after months of stomach pain which was wrongly diagnosed as IBS. My doctor got annoyed when I insisted on further tests when it didn't settle after a week. Luckily it did settle down but getting tests in the UK isn't easy.

[@Anonymous-ql1ge]

@@debbiepeter112 Fenbendazole can cure cancer....you might want to check Joe Tippins protocol for cancer...www.mycancerstory.rocks/single-post/2016/08/22/Shake-up-your-life-how-to-change-your-own-perspective

[@Anonymous-ql1ge]

Fenbendazole can cure cancer....you might want to check Joe Tippins protocol for cancer...www.mycancerstory.rocks/single-post/2016/08/22/Shake-up-your-life-how-to-change-your-own-perspective

[@ClonedBear]

RIP. She seemed like such a strong, resilient and wise woman. She is an inspiration to all!

[@BostonMarcus]

This woman has more gratitude with cancer than most have without. She is amazing.

[@daimonperez3464]

Julie is a beautiful human being, inside and out. She is teaching her girls, a love that will see them thru the pain and sorrow of them losing their mother. For this is all part of life.... A mother's love is endless, and love will remain with those girls forever and a day....

[@kiaredegoeij3419]

I’m in a puddle of tears now. What a beautiful woman.

[@joycerandall1935]

She overcame a lot of hardships in her life. She was a beautiful person inside and out.p

[@ren.8137]

Im not trying to undermine her struggles at all but my friends, were all living on borrowed time. You can die at any second, any day, its all a gift.

[@animaloverdani10]

What a brilliant woman. Her love and respect for her children is amazing. Kids understand way more than you think, just in a different way.

[@stevenrichard5065]

Its sad she died 8 days after this was published :( She was amazing and strong!

[@lisamcilvainartpage8838]

RIP Julie. You lived a glorious life❤️🙏🏻

[@Amp661]

Her courage and strength is a huge inspiration. Fly high, sister!

[@Royalty449]

my heart is broken and I'm in tears, against all odds she defeated many , she's amazing.

[@wakeup_withAshley]

what an inspirational story. Good for her. So sad for her kids but she was a fighter all her life and showed that through example for her beautiful babies..thats something you can only learn through experience. What a beautiful soul ❤

[@EileenVincett]

Well, that's my cry for the day done. What an incredible soul. My husband and I are getting ready to start IVF treatment after 7 miscarriages and I've debated talking to our 4 year old about what is going to happen with mommy getting poked with needles. Her confidence in speaking the truth to her kids really resonated with me. May she rest and get to use that perfect vision.

[@incognitondc]

if I could die with just an OUNCE of the BEAUTIFUL SOUL this young woman has, I'd be eternally thankful! Blessings to this AMAZING family!

[@johnspigelmyer1297]

She is such an Angel ! Bless This Wonderful Woman !

[@ExoticOreo]

Lord I pray to all that are suffering from cancer or any disease or sickness I pray that you bless them and keep them safe. I hope that they will HEAL. AMEN😭🙏🏽

[@shayejohn6319]

I am 42 rt now and have four children. I don't think I would have the courage, strength or the resilience that this lady had if I were to hear I had a terminal illness right now. I am so inspired by this woman's life. May her soul rest in peace.

[@kabhinawa]

What an amazing woman....God Bless her beautiful and strong soul...😍

[@danielmcintyre5992]

Haha dumb religious ppl

[@jayno5081]

I just purchased her book. I’m looking forward to reading it. I’ve been battling stage 4 of an aggressive rare form of appendix cancer for a little over a years. Her story is uplifting, realistic and amazing.

[@playadremingrl]

This is 2 years old. I hope youre doing well

[@cynthiagoldstein1133]

Praying that you're doing well!