On Friday, April 3rd, Brigitte was admitted to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in ICU. A CT scan and MRI revealed a brain tumor on the left parietal lobe of her brain that is affecting her breathing, vision, speaking and overall cognitive abilities. Brigitte had an unexplained constant headache for about 3 weeks (that she thought was related to sinus issues) and then she began to have difficulty recalling words and spelling. After a (virtual) visit to her general practitioner she was scheduled for a CT scan on Friday. It was at this visit that Brigitte had an episode with symptoms similar to a stroke. After surgery on Monday, April 6, 2020 Brigitte was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiform an aggressive form of brain cancer. Over the next 22 months Brigitte would undergo multiple rounds of chemo therapy, infusions, radiation, radio surgery, supplements, and many many hours of rehabilitation. She bravely walked through all of it with an unwavering faith and trust in Jesus and a warrior's heart.
Brigitte Jeanette Strojek, age 62, devoted follower of Jesus Christ, faithful wife to her beloved husband David Strojek, loving mother to two daughters, and devoted Nana to eight grandchildren, rested in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of the 28th of February after a courageous, hopeful, and faith-filled battle with brain cancer.
Brigitte filled a big spot in the lives of her friends and family. She is deeply missed by all.
Thank you to everyone for the prayers, the faith, and the tangible care. We will celebrate Brigitte's life on June 11, 2022. Please see below for details.
