In Loving Memory: Melissa Corcoran Niskala
- Surviving Breast Cancer
- 6 hours ago
- 3 min read
November 24, 1980 – December 31, 2024
Memories from Our SBC Family:
Elisa: Melissa was an admirable human being, she was a teacher who left her job to heal after her breast cancer diagnosis, she participated in most of our programs, she was part of our Expressive Arts class, we shared some beautiful moments being artsy, she shared about her journey and we shared her process from our screens. I wish we had more time to meet in person. She touched my soul with hers, and I hold her memory, her resilience, her bravery in my heart.
Gloria: Our beloved SBC Sis-star, Melissa; we hold you in our individual and collective heart as you journey back to Source on angel wings!!!
From the very first day of your attending Encourage & Empower Cohort #5, your essence of discovery, exploration and new learning in awe and curiosity struck me as the gift that you came to earth to share with all of us as we journeyed together. Whether that journeying was for a short couple years or a lifetime - it sure impressed upon all our hearts and minds the opportunity of always being open to a new POV (Point of View). These combined with equanimity were truly your gifts that you shared with me and I would daresay all your SBC sis-stars that you met at the various programs you attended. I thoroughly enjoyed your presence in our weekly Meditation and our conversations around therapeutic touch and other energy modalities of healing!!!
May your soul soar as you reconnect to the collective One Source that we all originated from and I look forward to seeing you when next our souls connect again!!!
For all aching hearts - we hold peace in our loving active compassionate hearts individually and collectively for each of you in your own divine timing!!!
Namaste - May Peace Be With You
Gloria
Marie: Melissa and I met in one of the SBC programs. We shared with each other our appreciation of Reiki energy. Melissa in her sweet kindness and generous spirit shared information of two on-line distance Reiki programs. We would see each other upon occasion in these zoom platform programs. I continue to remember and honor Melissa's caring spirit each time I attend and benefit from her shared Reiki programs.
Maria: Melissa I do not know where to begin, I was very shaken by the news of your passing. But I have comfort in knowing that you now are in a place where nothing hurts and you’re at peace. I want to say that I admire you for fighting so hard. I will always remember you for your bright smile and for showing up even when you weren’t up for it. You were an extremely extraordinary person. When I read your obituary it made me kind of sad we never got to discuss your life story because wow I would have loved to hear about your museum days and your travels abroad!
I hope that our souls connect again one day under an extraordinary circumstance and not because of “this.” May you continue to feel the love of your friends and relatives who have to continue without you for a little while.
To Missy’s family and friends I offer my sincere condolences sending you all love and light as you navigate this life without your loved one.
Peace out Melissa catch you on the flippity flip
Your SBC friend
Maria
Tawnya: Melissa—
When we began SBC’s E&E group and you, Kris, and I quickly learned that we were the three triple negative girls, I instantly appreciated your candor, realness, and bravery. I am so very sorry that your fight didn’t bring you the outcomes you so desperately wanted in this life. My heart aches for you and your loved ones. May you rest in peace.
Tawnya
Kristin: The big thing I remember about her is the multi-colored Christmas lights she had up in her home during the Encourage & Empower calls. It was well past Christmas but she said she left them up because she needed the light. And apparently I did too because it really was a joy to see them, such a small thing but it brightened my day. And that’s how I will always remember her- surrounded by those joyful multi-colored Christmas lights.
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