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Family Matters:  The world has lost a special angel  |
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
503 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 5:16:36 PM
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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
johnandmadelynne.blogspot.com |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 6:03:54 PM
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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
"Dog is my co-pilot"
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 6:08:33 PM
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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.
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 6:31:08 PM
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So sorry for your loss,heaven just got a little sweeter though. You are in my prayers Madelynne. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 7:47:29 PM
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A lovely tribute to your sister. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for you.
blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 7:56:14 PM
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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
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 04:28:38 AM
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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.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 12:50:16 PM
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Madelynne:
I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie, indeed, sounds like an angel.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 7:17:41 PM
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13627 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 07:06:44 AM
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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!!!
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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maguiren
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Nancy
Kirkville
New York
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 12:39:43 PM
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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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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 2:54:29 PM
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 5:15:05 PM
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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
johnandmadelynne.blogspot.com |
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 5:23:56 PM
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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
Thou wilt keep them in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee. Isaiah 26:3
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
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Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 11:57:26 AM
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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
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 12:06:01 PM
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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.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 2:42:56 PM
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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
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 4:43:26 PM
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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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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 06:12:22 AM
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| 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. |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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mollybee
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
JoAnn
Rogue River
OR
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 07:58:45 AM
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| May God bring you and your family comfort at this time. A beautiful story for your sister. |
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