Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer - the long winding road it has become

[Andreas_187]

So sorry for your loss. I have never commented but followed the story over the past 2 years. What a battle he fought. RIP

Edited December 9, 2021 by Andreas_187

[BuffsVintageBikes]

My deepest condolences @*Reinet* Marais, may you find peace in this difficult time.

@Coisyou might have lost the fight but you won the battle. You are in a better place and free from the suffering and in the process you taught us all so much about life. RIP fella, till we meet in heaven.

[V12man]

My condolences on your and your families loss Reinet - I hope that Francois' sharing of his fight encourages others to take early measures when they have healthcare concerns, and to investigate and deal with issues early  before they become insurmountable (which may happen anyway)

I wish you the best going forward with your new challenges - as always, reaching out to hubbers and keeping them in the loop will generate support for your journey.

All the best

 

 

[Shebeen]

On 5/19/2020 at 2:55 PM, Cois said:

Just got back from the oncologist as a matter of fact (I told no one that I was going btw)

 

It is a tears for joy situation today.

I do not have to go back on chemo!

 

I have not slept much for the past week or so. I was nervous and broke down in the office of my boss yesterday. And cried for about half an hour at the office this morning before the appointment.

 

But the doctor said he sees no point in making me sick with chemo as all my results are very VERY good.

 

So all in all, it is going very good. I have too see the surgeon in two months and the oncologist in three months.

 

And thanks for checking up everyone. It means a lot to me and Reinet (my wife)

I don't have much to say beyond what has already been mentioned of @Cois

so instead I'm going to do some stats.

He joined the hub in April 2006, and was the 686th person to do so - that was early days!

This is the first post where he mentioned Reinet by name, and it came on page 54 of this 104 (and counting) page journey.

Since then she has been mentioned 74(and counting) times.

 

I don't have the numbers for this one, but this must be the thread with the most liked and supported posts

[Sepia]

What a loss of a true champion fighter.  Many lessons learnt.

Much sympathy to all concerned.  

Damn!

[Spinnekop]

Baie sterkte @*Reinet* Marais
Ons dink aan julle in ons gebede.

Francois se stories en opgewektheid en entosiasme en positiwiteit gaan baie gemis word.  

[RiverInTheRoad]

RIV Cois

Sterkte aan sy familie en vriende.

[Karooryder]

12 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

I don't have much to say beyond what has already been mentioned of @Cois

so instead I'm going to do some stats.

He joined the hub in April 2006, and was the 686th person to do so - that was early days!

This is the first post where he mentioned Reinet by name, and it came on page 54 of this 104 (and counting) page journey.

Since then she has been mentioned 74(and counting) times.

 

I don't have the numbers for this one, but this must be the thread with the most liked and supported posts

I went back on my Hub activity and found quite a few ollllllllddddd "bekgevegte" I had with old Cois which always ended with some humorous banter, promises of beers and a ride up to Klappies. Pretoria Hubbers, would you be keen on a @Cois memorial ride  - maybe Klapperkop - and perhaps a coffee with Reinet afterwards? I know Francois frequently expressed  a longing to meet the Hub community that stood behind him and Reinet these last years and months.

Man this is just so sad.

[Eugene]

Really sorry to hear about this. Condolences to the whole family

[BigDL]

Very sad to heart this news. May he Rest in Peace after a long, exhausting battle. 

[FreeSoul]

RIP! Its always the good ones

[Red Robin]

I came specifically on the hub just to check this thread and saw the very sad new that truthfully I was hoping we would not see. 

RIP Cois, your bravery and fortitude was an inspiration to many.  You fought an immense battle and words cannot describe the strength you displayed.

Reinet  - I do not have adequate words to express my deepest sympathy on your tremendous loss.  May your memories of the love you shared carry you in the days ahead. 

[Edition 507]

RIP Cois, your suffering is no more😢

Heartfelt condolences Reinet, wishing you strength, courage and peace in the difficult days ahead!

[Dexter-morgan]

Damn Man, Dit suck - RIP.

[FootballingCyclist]

Never ever felt so emotional about the passing of someone I've never actually met in person.

 

RIP Francois

 

May the Lord be your strength during these trying times @*Reinet* Marais

[SRBVI]

Very sad to read this, I have followed this thread from the beginning and Francois's constant positivity even though he was being dealt blows gave everyone a new outlook on life during this pandemic, what an inspirational man.

As others have said in this thread you are in our prayers Reinet, he can now rest in peace pain free and ride the golden trails.