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| wild daisy |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 5:16:36 PM
I had mentioned a few times that my sister-in-law was diagnosed with a terminal form of Leukemia back in May near her 53 birthday. She passed away late on Monday night. One might say she was born a fighter and died as one.
She was born weighing in at roughly 2 lbs 2 ozs back in 1956. Back then she was the smallest baby to survive in the Western United States until the early 1970's. She later became a nurse and then got her master degree to become a nurse practitioner in neonatology. She worked in the neonatal ICU at Primary Children's Hospital for well over 30 years. I can't tell you how many premature newborns she helped to survive the odds or how many parents she helped in their time of need over the loss of a little one. She was a very special angel here on earth.
She never married or even had any children of her own but she was and will be treasured by many for all the things she has done for each and everyone she was around. Now she is truly an angel in heaven.
Thank you Debbie.......I will miss you.
Madelynne
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| mollybee |
Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 07:58:45 AM
May God bring you and your family comfort at this time. A beautiful story for your sister. |
| knitnpickinatune |
Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 07:53:54 AM
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss-losing family/close friends is never easy-esp when it seems they've gone "before their time". My thoughts & prayers are with you & yours.
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| smiley |
Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 06:12:22 AM
I did not know this post was you and just sent you an emailbefore I read it. I lost my dad Jan.5. You and your family are in my prayers. I would not have gotten thru mine without the prayers of others who cared. |
| Diane B Carter |
Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 4:43:26 PM
What can I add? It appears she made life wonderful for all she touched. I am so sorry for your loss.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 2:42:56 PM
How blessed you were to have such a wonderful sister. To lose someone that kind and sweet is such a tragedy. I am so sorry for your family's loss.
Mary Jane
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| Lainey |
Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 12:06:01 PM
Madelynne, I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like such a beautiful person and lived a wonderful life. You and your family are in my prayers. I lost my mama last year to leukemia.
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| julia hayes |
Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 11:57:26 AM
Madelynne~ What a breath-taking tribute!
I am deeply saddened to hear that Debbie died. Leukemia is such a nasty cancer..they all are!
I was taken by your description of her work as a neonatal nurse. It is so incredible to think that she dedicated her life to passion that defined her perhaps without even considering the profound impact she was making day in and day out. It makes me ask, "Do I recognize the person who may just be 'doing their job' but is deeply affecting my life or my day in a powerful way? Do I remember to say thank-you? Do I remember that their job is more than 'just a job?' "
My candle is lit in celebration of her life...my candle is lit in celebration of your life and your husband's. My candle is lit in honor of the fact that we are connected because of leukemia in the lives of people we cherish. I bow deeply in humble regard...~julia
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| elisa in the woods |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 5:23:56 PM
I am so touched by the beautiful tribute that you gave your sister. As she was a blessing in your lives, you have become one in ours. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you remember your sister with a smile, and miss her with a tear or two. She will always be with you.
Warmly,
Lisa
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| wild daisy |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 5:15:05 PM
Thank you all. Last night I showed my husband what I wrote. He was moved and thought it was a wonderful tribute to his sister.
Thanks you all again for your thoughts and prayers.
Madelynne
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| delicia |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 2:54:29 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family. |
| maguiren |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 12:39:43 PM
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time of loss. Your sister-in-law sounds like a very special person.
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| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 10:16:51 AM
Such beautiful words for your SIL. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. *hugs*
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 07:06:44 AM
Madelynne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this loss . . . and "letting go".
Thank you for sharing her with us in this little "thumbnail" sketch.
I will be praying . .
CJ
PS. I lost my mom to a type of leukemia . . . she passed away 16 years ago on February 6th, so that "anniversary" is coming up . .
I miss her . . . tremendously!!!
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| Roxy7 |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 7:17:41 PM
I am sorry for your loss. Prayers sent. Hugs offered. |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 12:50:16 PM
Madelynne:
I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie, indeed, sounds like an angel.
Marly
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Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 04:28:38 AM
Dear Madelynn, Debbie the Earth Angel has flown home. I am sorry for your loss, sounds like Debbie had touched a lot of lives. Prayers and peace out to you and your family.
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| Alee |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 9:01:43 PM
Oh Madelynne! I am so sorry that she has passed away. I know you and John have been worried about her for some time! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help in this time of sadness!
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 7:56:14 PM
Thanks for sharing her story Madelynne - she sounds like a special person who really made a difference. My thoughts are with you and your family
Amy Grace
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| tea_lady_tammy |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 7:47:29 PM
A lovely tribute to your sister. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for you.
blessings
Tammy
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 7:35:21 PM
A wonderful tribute to you lovely sister. She is truly a special Angel. I am sorry for your loss. Just remember who she is and what good she brought to all around her. MB
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 6:31:08 PM
So sorry for your loss,heaven just got a little sweeter though. You are in my prayers Madelynne. Blessings,Karen
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| 4HMom |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 6:08:33 PM
Madelynne,
I am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing someone, but seems so much harder when they're so young and have been angels on Earth. Sending you light and prayers.
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 6:03:54 PM
What a beautiful tribute to a special angel. I too have known people who were angels, saints--truly heaven's special gifts. They themselves saw nothing spectacular about their lives, just lived according to their deepest calling. I am sorry for your loss but know that you have been blessed to have this person in your life.
Cindy
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