Remembering A Very Special Girl... May 2007 / Christie Schraufnagel (Friend)Read >>
Remembering A Very Special Girl... May 2007 / Christie Schraufnagel (Friend)
It was two years ago that Miranda came to stay with me every day while her Mom and Dad were at work. Miranda was unable to attend school at this point and could not be left alone because of the seizures she was having. I really did not know what to expect and I was a little nervous about what to say or not to say to her. I didn't want to say anything that might upset her, and I was unsure of how open she would be with me about everything to do with her health. Well, all of my concerns were gone within 5 minutes of Miranda's arrival. Miranda and I sat down on the sofa together to get to know each other a little bit, and she promptly yanked her hat right off of her head. This exposed her shaved and burned (from the radiation) head to me. I think she was testing me to see if I could handle seeing her head that way. When she realized that it wasn't shocking to me to see her that way, she smiled and starting talking to me and really seemed to feel comfortable with me. I know it was a relief to both of us to have that comfort level right from the start. Miranda was the type of person that you love instantly. It only took a moment to know that my life would be changed profoundly by Miranda. In spite of everything that she was going through, she was still so happy and full of life. Not once did she ever feel sorry for herself. She always had hope and continued planning and thinking about her future. This, of course, made me feel so hopeful for her future too. That sweet smile that she brought to my home every day is with me, still today. Miranda taught all of us to have more compassion. She taught us to live life to the fullest and to always be hopeful about the future. That is how I live my life today, I never take even one day for granted anymore. My family and I are so blessed to have had Miranda in our lives. We feel honored to have been given that time with her. She will always be in our hearts and the memories of her are something that we truly cherish. Rest in Peace Sweet Angel...
Slowly Healing but Missing So Very Much / Nancy Carusone (Mom)Read >>
Slowly Healing but Missing So Very Much / Nancy Carusone (Mom)
We are slowly healing but I am missing so much. I see all the girls in the malls that are the age Miranda would be now and I realize how much I have lost and how much I will never know. It still hurts so very much.
I know with all the improvements we have done around our home that Miranda would have loved everything and she would be begging to swim in the pool once the water warmed up.
I miss running around to get her to practices for cheerleading, power tumbling, Girl Scouts, softball, etc. I know she would have been cheering at her middle school. She wanted that very much and was so excited about the prospect of starting 7th grade. I will be forever grateful for the lovely memorial page her middle school put in the yearbook for what was her 7th grade year.
Sometimes I think if she will still here, maybe our son would be more out there and he'd do more. Maybe he would have had a girlfriend this year, maybe he would have asked a girl to prom and gotten more involved in his school. I know I am overthinking things. Adam is how he is and I can't change that. I just wanted to do a lot with him too, if he would have allowed that. He is my artistic child and not my social butterfly.
Now Adam is going to be graduating from high school and I wonder how much longer he will be around. I know he will be here while attending college but one of these days the maturity will kick in and he'll be out hanging with friends more. At least he is going to movies with them.
We will never know the joy of Miranda becoming a young woman, first real boyfriend, dating, prom, first love, breakups, winning awards, learning to drive, going to college, getting engaged, married, having children of her own and spoiling those grandchildren.
Life goes on but I miss you so very much Miranda. I love you so much and carry you with me always.
Cancer/ Marguerite Ward Mom To Angel Brandi (Angel Mom too )Read >>
Cancer/ Marguerite Ward Mom To Angel Brandi (Angel Mom too )
We share a common bond......Glioblastoma brain cancer took both our girls much too young. Your Miranda was a beautiful young lady. My Brandi's first year anniversary will be on Saturday. Last Friday I walked the halls of M. D. Anderson just crying and remembering all our times there. It was our comfort but it also was our nightmare to go there once Brandi was diagnosed. Because of their treatments, Brandi was given an extra year and a half of life. It seems they lose more battles with this type of cancer than they win but I want to continue to encourage all the doctors who treated Brandi to continue looking for that cure or at least something that can control the aggressive evil of this type cancer.
Brandi's MRI on Jan 2, 2006 showed no growth. By January 17th the MRI showed significant growth. On February 15th there was explosive growth and on February 17th she was gone. During the two years she fought this dreadful monster we always knew that might be a chance she would pass on but it happened so fast without much warning. Now a year later.....it seems like just yesterday yet it seems like forever since I last saw her. I miss her with every breath I take.
Thinking of all cancer patients, especially the children and young adults. They are our future and have so much promise for the future. This evil monster known as cancer took them to Heaven much too young. The only comfort I have is that they are no longer hurting and are enjoying the majesty of Heaven. My faith gives me hope that one day we will be reunited. God Bless you all.
In my thoughts and prayers / Cherrei Mom To Angel Dusttin Duncan Read >>
In my thoughts and prayers / Cherrei Mom To Angel Dusttin Duncan
I came across a posting in the forums. I am so sorry for your loss of beautiful Miranda. I don't have the words, as i know it is such pain. I send lot of hugs! I lost my little boy from an unexpected complication, he was diagnosed with leukemia four months prior to that..
Miranda, i send you big hugs! Please hug my Dusttin for me!
Courage/ Guy (Step Dad )
I recently went through some issues myself that involved surgery and testing and was able to draw on Miranda's strength. It's hard to whine about things when you have seen the courage of a 12 year old going through what she did. Thankyou Miranda for being the way you were.
Holidays are over / Guy (Step dad )
The holidays are over and they still seem to be hollow. Two years without Miranda smiling or fawning over presents. It has not gotten any easier, there is still a pain with every passing event that she is not with us. We will always remember her. Close
Missing You / Carla Hannibal (Another Grieving Mom )
Miranda I am praying for your Mom and family. I know how much it hurts and I know how much she misses you. I miss my boy too. His name was Rory Adams and not a day goes by that I don't think of him. I figure you guys are in heaven playing ball and that's ok. It's just that we miss you all so terribly it hard to go on some time. You brought such joy into our lives -you were our hopes for tomorrow. Now we are forced to live on without you. We will never know what our grandchildren would look like or what kind of mates you would have chosen. Miranda and Rory look down on us and watch over us as you rest in the bosum of our Lord. Rest in peace precious children, no more pain and no more sorrow for you ...until we see you again in heaven you will forever remain in our hearts. Much love to the both of you. Grieving Mom of Rory Adams. http://rory-adams.memory-of.com Close
An Angel for an Angel / Pauline +. Diana Of Angel Norma Starkey (passer-by)Read >>
An Angel for an Angel / Pauline +. Diana Of Angel Norma Starkey (passer-by)
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. Are thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. xx
Remembering Miranda / Marilyn Barnes Rachel's Mom Read >>
Remembering Miranda / Marilyn Barnes Rachel's Mom
Your precious Miranda is a beautiful child whose faith, courage, and strength should be an example for everyone. A child should never have to endure such a battle. My heart goes out to you.
I guess I feel connected to you because I also lost my daughter to cancer. She was 22 years old and it has been one year and one month today since she left us.
I know there are no words that can ease the pain you feel. It just isn't supposed to be this way. But I truly believe that your precious child is enjoying all that is good and perfect and that she will do so eternally. She had such an awesome pupose in her short life and she fulfilled it completely. May she always be a light to all who know and love her. May God bless you. Close
It hardly seems possible that a year has gone by since Miranda slipped away from us. I still have a hard time understanding why God decided it was time to take her. She loved life so much and she did so much in the 12 years that she was with us and I know she wanted to do so much more. I wanted that for her.
I cant believe I will never see her grow up, never see her fall in love, never get married and have children of her own.
I see her pictures hanging in the hallway and I miss her so much. I want so much to hold her, hear her laughter, see her smile and feel the joy of life she had so much of. She brought so much love with her. I miss that. I feel lost.
I love you Miranda. We miss you so very, very much.
My Heart goes out to you / Georgina Clarke (Passer by )Read >>
My Heart goes out to you / Georgina Clarke (Passer by )
What a beautiful girl you are Miranda.
Miranda's family im so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter.
Cancer is a wicked dissease, and these little children are so brave, they have to put up with lots of treatment with horrid side effects, yet they never complaine. My holly was the same age as Miranda when she to passed away from cancer (Ewings Sarcoma).
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