Dying is a lonely journey. Not only for the sick person but also for the family. As hard as we may try to avoid death, the truth is that we do a lousy job of it. Science and medicine will certainly postpone it, even staying healthy might seem to delay it, but the harsh reality is that death does not wait for you, it does not ask you, and it does not listen to you. Death ignores your feelings and wants; you do not matter to death…Death is the only certainty in life! We need to remember that our existence here is fragile, and we never have as much time with people as we think we do. If there is someone or someones out there that you love, don’t neglect that and don’t put off engaging with them because waits for no-one… Vic's Journey ended on 18 January 2013 at 10:35. She was the most courageous person in the world and has inspired thousands of people all over the world. Vic's two boys are monuments of her existence. She was an amazing mother, daughter, sister and friend. I will miss you today, tomorrow and forever my Angle Child.
Vicky Bruce 31.8.1974 to 18.1.2013
Vicky Bruce, brave warrior, beloved mother of Jared and Jon-Daniel Sadie, beautiful daughter of Tersia and Danie Burger, sister and friend lost her brave battle against Osteogenesis Imperfecta on 18 January 2013. Finally, you can run angel child! Your incredible will to live and your beautiful soul will live on in your amazing sons. They are truly monuments that will honour you forever. You are finally free and reunited with you Daddy, Moekie and Gramps.! Run Vic run! Love you now and forever baby!
I am a sixty plenty wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. I started blogging as a coping mechanism during my beautiful daughter's final journey. Vic was desperately ill for 10 years after a botched back operation.
Vic's Journey ended on 18 January 2013 at 10:35. She was the most courageous person in the world and has inspired thousands of people all over the world. Vic's two boys are monuments of her existence. She was an amazing mother, daughter, sister and friend.
I will miss you today, tomorrow and forever my Angle Child.
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I’m glad she’s now at peace. I thinking of you as your grieve.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I can’t begin to imagine your pain, dear Tersia. But know on the deepest part of you that Vicki has been released from hers. What a warrior she’s been! Such an inspiration to us all. May her soul rest in peace and may the angels watch over you all.
Will be praying for you and the whole family. Please keep up your blog and share your feelings so that our loving thoughts can keep on supporting you. Big Hug.
God mustve put you and your family on earth to teach us about real life and true love. My heart is sore but God knows best. And this was a long journey. I pray for peace and strength for you all, the pain must be unbearable.
Ai vir elke Mamma wat haar kind aan die dood afstaan is dit seer sekerlik die moeilikste ervaring en ek glo dat ek nie die vaagste benul het daarvan nie maar vandag gee ek vir jou herinneringe van ‘n leeftyd, onthous van mooi gesonde dae die groei van ‘n diep liefde in beskerming Dan die terugblik op die mooiste blom in jou lewe wat jou nooit sou wou verruil nie Ek kan jou nie troos nie en ek kan ook nie weet hoe swaar dit vir jou is nie maar elke traan wat jy stort was daai vreeslike lyding skoon en gesond Ek bid vir jou en onthou deur die seuns sal jy elke dag vir Vicky sien en beleef dis die troos wat ek jou kan gee Ek is baie lief vir jou
It’s a better day in heaven now that your angel has come home, my you find strength that she suffers no more, I pray she went peacefully. My heart is with you.
i’m so sorry for your loss. you have been a constant on the blogs as i’ve been navigating my own journey through grief. so i cried for you as soon as i read it. what a long journey. holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you face this new reality. with love.
Tersia, this has been a tremendous path that you all walked, may I just add by quoting from Angel Messages ; “After a storm, the sun shines forth brightly ~ such is the wisdom of the Universe. After an ordeal, the soul shines forth brilliantly ~ such are the blessings of the Universe.” Vic is at peace now and suffers no more. Take care of yourself now.
Dear Tersia, thinking of you and the boys. No-one could have done more than you did.
Vicki has run her race.and you were there with her all the way. Now as she enjoys the next adventure, I hope you and the boys can give yourselves time to grieve and recover at your own pace. You need to care for yourselves now – with love
What can I say? You must be so proud of her, and now, as others say, you must think of yourselves. You must be kind to yourselves. Forgive me for speaking from my own experience, which is so much less harrowing than yours, and about something you almost certainly know already, but it will be natural for the boys to feel an unreasonable anger as well as grief when a parent dies and they may need to be told it is normal. Thinking of you all in your loss.
Tersia, I am holding you close in my heart. Your beloved Vicky is now an angel in the sky. She will never be forgotten and lives on. I didn’t meet her, but she touched me. I am crying right now.
My diepste medelye vir jou verlies en jou familie. Niemand se geval is dieselfde en daarom sal net God weet jou diep pyn. Al wat ek vir jou gee vir ondersteuning is die boodskap dat die erg seer sal beter word en die son sal weer skyn. Moet nie moed opgee nie, dis n lang proses maar teen 2016 sal jy kan terugkyk.Baie belangrik kry hulp en gesels met die regte mense om jou te help heelword.Liefdegroete Ronel
Tersia I am so glad that Vic’s suffering is over and that she is in a better place never to be restrained again by a failing body. My heart goes out to you and Vic’s sons and extended family. You did everything you could to make Vic comfortable and meet her emotional needs. Now it’s time to focus on yourself and the boys. I pray that God will grant you all the peace that surpasses all understanding during the days ahead.
Thank you, Tersia, for sharing Vic’s story, and the story of the love and support from you and her family that accompanied her. Take time for yourself now, knowing that you did everything possible – and more – for Vic. Best wishes, Andrew
Oh Terisa…thank you so much for allowing us too to be touched by the life of your beautiful Vic. Finally, she is free from pain.
I dearly hope you realize just how wonderful a mom you are and how much you did for her. I pray that you’re able to find peace and comfort.
As always, my heart and thoughts are with you. Hugs.
Oh Tersia, May the love of Jesus and the peace of God surround you now. You have greatly honoured Vic. Love and a great big hug from my family to yours.
I cannot even start to imagine what you are feeling, as it must be so many different emotions. Your strength as well as Vics throughout this has been truly inspiring as well as heart wrenching. Please know that you all will be in my continued thoughts and prayers as you all begin a new journey. Blessings and Hugs
I am so sorry for you and vic’s son in this struggle you all have in the death of mother and daughter. I pray that God will help you thur this. I believe people come into your life for a reason. Now, maybe my son can lead Vic into the beautiful gardens, singing and the throne of God.
So sorry for your loss. I pray for your peace. I’m very glad you were with her to the very end. God bless you Tersia. May the peace of the Lord fill your heart and mind.
The Little Warrior she was – she will remain for time and all eternity ! It is now her opportunity to be free and loved without any pain. We will never forget her !
Triumphant Vic! She left a strong legacy behind, and her name will be remembered by those who knew her, both in her personal life, and because you, Tersia, brought her strong spirit alive to those of us who have been following your blog. Rest easy, Vic, and blessings to you, Tersia and Vic’s boys. Her love remains~
My Dearest Tersia.. I have been reading your blog and have been able to find any words, and still they will not form into a cohesive message of any sense.
I would like to send you though my hug of gentle hugs my dear friend, my prayers for you & your family, you tersia are so loved by this Baroness and your world. God bless you sweet lady~
Dear Tersia, I am so sorry for your lost. What a beautiful picture of Vic and such a strong and beautiful woman she was. She got her strength and will from you all. Although, Vic is no longer here, she has left an impact and she will never be forgotten. It took such strength, courage and humility to share all she and your family were going through and I honor you and your family for it.
May Vic rest in peace and may you all find the strength within to carry on.
Tersia sweet lady, my heart was broken as I finally got to look at wordpress & see how you all were doing. I’m praying for you all in Jesus’ name! As I watch my little mother wither away right before my eyes, my heart goes out to you all, as you completed this journey with your precious child, & mother. Thank you for sharing your lives with so many. You make a difference in this old world, and it is a better place for having had your Vicky in it, and you all.
blessings in Christ,
Janice
Our internet has been down off and on much of the last few days, so I just saw today that your precious girl is no longer with you here on earth. I just wanted to let you know that, even though we didn’t have internet, you crossed my mind many times over the past few days. Now I know why. You are in my heart and in my prayers. I haven’t watched a child die nor felt the unspeakable frustration of not being able to do anything about it, so I won’t say “I know how you feel.” But, as you know, we lost our precious boy in an instant when he was killed by a drunk driver….so my thoughts and prayers are with you with empathy and understanding of what it’s like to have to learn to live without a child. I wish I could step through the computer screen, give you a huge hug, and listen to you tell me about your girl.
Vic's Final Journey 
I’m glad she’s now at peace. I thinking of you as your grieve.
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I am so very sorry for your loss. I can’t begin to imagine your pain, dear Tersia. But know on the deepest part of you that Vicki has been released from hers. What a warrior she’s been! Such an inspiration to us all. May her soul rest in peace and may the angels watch over you all.
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Oh Tersia – my whole body is shaking. Much love to you as you go on. Julie
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Rest in peace, beautiful angel! You fought the longest, bravest fight. What a woman!
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May God be with you and her sons at this most difficult time.
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Dearest Tersia
You truely are a beautiful woman and an example to us all. Your couragous and brave loving heart will be spoken of throughout generations.
My heart goes out to you and your family for the loss your special daughter.
When the time comes that you can – Please rest and recouporate.
Please continue to blog and share your life, as it always encourages and brings me hope.
Sending lots of hugs for you and your family xxx
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Will be praying for you and the whole family. Please keep up your blog and share your feelings so that our loving thoughts can keep on supporting you. Big Hug.
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God mustve put you and your family on earth to teach us about real life and true love. My heart is sore but God knows best. And this was a long journey. I pray for peace and strength for you all, the pain must be unbearable.
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She danced her way to heaven as you have all been through hell already. My prayers are with you all.
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Ai vir elke Mamma wat haar kind aan die dood afstaan is dit seer sekerlik die moeilikste ervaring en ek glo dat ek nie die vaagste benul het daarvan nie maar vandag gee ek vir jou herinneringe van ‘n leeftyd, onthous van mooi gesonde dae die groei van ‘n diep liefde in beskerming Dan die terugblik op die mooiste blom in jou lewe wat jou nooit sou wou verruil nie Ek kan jou nie troos nie en ek kan ook nie weet hoe swaar dit vir jou is nie maar elke traan wat jy stort was daai vreeslike lyding skoon en gesond Ek bid vir jou en onthou deur die seuns sal jy elke dag vir Vicky sien en beleef dis die troos wat ek jou kan gee Ek is baie lief vir jou
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i thought the stars were twinkling a bit brighter and now i understand. they are welcoming their newest angel.
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It’s a better day in heaven now that your angel has come home, my you find strength that she suffers no more, I pray she went peacefully. My heart is with you.
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i’m so sorry for your loss. you have been a constant on the blogs as i’ve been navigating my own journey through grief. so i cried for you as soon as i read it. what a long journey. holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you face this new reality. with love.
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Tersia, this has been a tremendous path that you all walked, may I just add by quoting from Angel Messages ; “After a storm, the sun shines forth brightly ~ such is the wisdom of the Universe. After an ordeal, the soul shines forth brilliantly ~ such are the blessings of the Universe.” Vic is at peace now and suffers no more. Take care of yourself now.
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Dear Tersia, thinking of you and the boys. No-one could have done more than you did.
Vicki has run her race.and you were there with her all the way. Now as she enjoys the next adventure, I hope you and the boys can give yourselves time to grieve and recover at your own pace. You need to care for yourselves now – with love
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What can I say? You must be so proud of her, and now, as others say, you must think of yourselves. You must be kind to yourselves. Forgive me for speaking from my own experience, which is so much less harrowing than yours, and about something you almost certainly know already, but it will be natural for the boys to feel an unreasonable anger as well as grief when a parent dies and they may need to be told it is normal. Thinking of you all in your loss.
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Me again, Tersia – sending love to you and Vic’s beautiful sons.
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Tersia, I am holding you close in my heart. Your beloved Vicky is now an angel in the sky. She will never be forgotten and lives on. I didn’t meet her, but she touched me. I am crying right now.
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My diepste medelye vir jou verlies en jou familie. Niemand se geval is dieselfde en daarom sal net God weet jou diep pyn. Al wat ek vir jou gee vir ondersteuning is die boodskap dat die erg seer sal beter word en die son sal weer skyn. Moet nie moed opgee nie, dis n lang proses maar teen 2016 sal jy kan terugkyk.Baie belangrik kry hulp en gesels met die regte mense om jou te help heelword.Liefdegroete Ronel
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Tersia I am so glad that Vic’s suffering is over and that she is in a better place never to be restrained again by a failing body. My heart goes out to you and Vic’s sons and extended family. You did everything you could to make Vic comfortable and meet her emotional needs. Now it’s time to focus on yourself and the boys. I pray that God will grant you all the peace that surpasses all understanding during the days ahead.
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Thank you, Tersia, for sharing Vic’s story, and the story of the love and support from you and her family that accompanied her. Take time for yourself now, knowing that you did everything possible – and more – for Vic. Best wishes, Andrew
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Oh Terisa…thank you so much for allowing us too to be touched by the life of your beautiful Vic. Finally, she is free from pain.
I dearly hope you realize just how wonderful a mom you are and how much you did for her. I pray that you’re able to find peace and comfort.
As always, my heart and thoughts are with you. Hugs.
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Oh Tersia, May the love of Jesus and the peace of God surround you now. You have greatly honoured Vic. Love and a great big hug from my family to yours.
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God bless you and Vicky.
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I cannot even start to imagine what you are feeling, as it must be so many different emotions. Your strength as well as Vics throughout this has been truly inspiring as well as heart wrenching. Please know that you all will be in my continued thoughts and prayers as you all begin a new journey. Blessings and Hugs
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Prayers for you and yours. My your beautiful, Vicky, now rest in peace ~ ♥♥♥ paula (hugs)
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I am so sorry for you and vic’s son in this struggle you all have in the death of mother and daughter. I pray that God will help you thur this. I believe people come into your life for a reason. Now, maybe my son can lead Vic into the beautiful gardens, singing and the throne of God.
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So sorry for your loss. I pray for your peace. I’m very glad you were with her to the very end. God bless you Tersia. May the peace of the Lord fill your heart and mind.
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I’m so sorry. Tersia has had so much love and support from you, her wonderful mother. You and Tersia are in my thoughts.
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God will reward you for the loving and dedicated Mother you are. Your daughter will live on in her sons. God bless you and your family.
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The Little Warrior she was – she will remain for time and all eternity ! It is now her opportunity to be free and loved without any pain. We will never forget her !
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Triumphant Vic! She left a strong legacy behind, and her name will be remembered by those who knew her, both in her personal life, and because you, Tersia, brought her strong spirit alive to those of us who have been following your blog. Rest easy, Vic, and blessings to you, Tersia and Vic’s boys. Her love remains~
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My Dearest Tersia.. I have been reading your blog and have been able to find any words, and still they will not form into a cohesive message of any sense.
I would like to send you though my hug of gentle hugs my dear friend, my prayers for you & your family, you tersia are so loved by this Baroness and your world. God bless you sweet lady~
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How wonderful that she is with her Lord, who’s timing is perfect, and who’s love is unending.
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Dear Tersia, I am so sorry for your lost. What a beautiful picture of Vic and such a strong and beautiful woman she was. She got her strength and will from you all. Although, Vic is no longer here, she has left an impact and she will never be forgotten. It took such strength, courage and humility to share all she and your family were going through and I honor you and your family for it.
May Vic rest in peace and may you all find the strength within to carry on.
God Bless!
Cheryl
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Tersia sweet lady, my heart was broken as I finally got to look at wordpress & see how you all were doing. I’m praying for you all in Jesus’ name! As I watch my little mother wither away right before my eyes, my heart goes out to you all, as you completed this journey with your precious child, & mother. Thank you for sharing your lives with so many. You make a difference in this old world, and it is a better place for having had your Vicky in it, and you all.
blessings in Christ,
Janice
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Dear Tersia,
Our internet has been down off and on much of the last few days, so I just saw today that your precious girl is no longer with you here on earth. I just wanted to let you know that, even though we didn’t have internet, you crossed my mind many times over the past few days. Now I know why. You are in my heart and in my prayers. I haven’t watched a child die nor felt the unspeakable frustration of not being able to do anything about it, so I won’t say “I know how you feel.” But, as you know, we lost our precious boy in an instant when he was killed by a drunk driver….so my thoughts and prayers are with you with empathy and understanding of what it’s like to have to learn to live without a child. I wish I could step through the computer screen, give you a huge hug, and listen to you tell me about your girl.
With prayers and hugs,
Becky
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God Bless.
R.I.P.
I wish for you comfort. I cannot relate. I shudder to imagine losing Daniel. Truly, I wish you stay strong.
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