A friend sent this to me yesterday. It captures so much.
"If you know someone who has lost a child, and you're afraid to mention them because you think you might make them sad by reminding them that they died--you're not reminding them. They didn't forget they died. What you're reminding them of is that you remembered that they lived, and that, is a great gift." ~Elizabeth Edwards
Thank you, Annie.
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Adrienne was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease in 1996 at age 9. She had multiple relapses, two bone marrow transplants, and a range of chemos and radiation therapies, and passed away on October 1, 2009. We are heartbroken.
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- Adrienne was very much like others with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, the most common cancer in teens and young adults. What was unusual is that she had it for more than half her life and ultimately, it took her life. Hodgkin's is curable for about 80% people, but Adrienne was one of the 20% for whom a cure was elusive. She considered herself lucky since treatments had been there for her with each relapse but she ran out of treatment options and her body just couldn’t take any more. As she said, "Though I’ve now had cancer for most of my life, I no longer plan my life around it; instead, I try to plan cancer around my life." We hope you can take inspiration from her and how she lived her life.
8 comments:
I love this,
I love Adrienne.
I love you.
<3
B
Hi,
I was a long time follower of Adrienne's blog and I still often think of her and keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
She still continues to be an inspriation in my life...she accomplished so much if her life even through the tough times.
Wishing you and your family well.
Donna
You have no idea how much I think of Adrienne - and you. I check this blog frequently to see how you are doing.
When I read this, I knew you would probably feel the same so I wanted to share those words and remind you that Adrienne will never be forgotten. Even if I shared only a short part of her life, she is and always will be a really big part of my life. <3
I also think about you and Adrienne. I never wanted to bring it up for fear of upsetting you. I'm glad you posted this comment, it will make me think twice about talking with others who have lost someone in the past.
-Delila
That was wonderful. I also think of Adrienne and you often. Forever loving you all.
Beautiful! XXOO, Janet
Alison,
i often look at bekah- and thank god for you and adrienne- you have made such a difference in our lives. thank you darlene
What a beautiful quote - I will be sharing this with my friend who lost her 2 year old son 2 years ago......it's Mothers' Day over here today and amid the time I'm spending with my girls, I am thinking also of those mothers who are without their children and for those children without their mothers.....sending much love your way.......<3
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