April 10, 2008
Safe Journey Lovelies
People often ask me why I continue to advocate for funding and donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Why I strongly encourage people to donate blood. Why I tell people to sign up on the bone marrow registry. And why I continue to tell my story and the story of others.
Because I miss her every day.
These three beautiful ladies were all taken from us way too soon. Brenda, Liza and Victoria.
and yesterday, Robin.
"I want to live long enough for my daughter to remember me. ~ Robin G."
I take this personally. I only know of these women really from the internet, but they are my secret sisters. Brenda was my secret confidant on Instant Messenger. I had met Robin and her family once at MD Anderson. They were so wonderful, funny and hopeful. Each loss feels so devastating to me. Each loss is exhausting and sad. And behind each loss is a family. Friends. Loved ones who now have to try to continue with their lives despite the pain.
Kadin. Precious Angel. I spent the morning in tears.. I will never give up, Emily. I just can't.
I'm tired of asking, but I'm more tired of them all dying. I know that everyone has their own thing going on. But I will take any amount you are able to spare. I will take your prayers. I will take any post on the internet about this - a myspace bulletin, a twitter login, a blog post. My heart is really heavy today. And as much as I never ever want to be the subject of a post like this, I can't help but continue to fight for all of those who aren't with us anymore. I'd want someone to do the same for me. I love you all. I really do.
Anyone know where my Hong Kong Fiona is? I've been missing her.
I can do this. I have a mission to finish.
Posted by debutaunt at April 10, 2008 09:40 PMThis is just so sad. I tried to donate platelets, but because I have two herniated disks in my back, they won't let me. What the hell is up with that? I have 2 herniated disk because I had a car accident that threw my back out and then years of bad posture and sitting in front of the computer did my back in.
Keep fighting, and we will keep supporting you. Since I could not give blood, I donated money.
Posted by: lolismum at April 13, 2008 09:40 PMI was told I cannot donate blood because I take meds for high blood pressure but my 18 year old daughter donates every single time she can. They have blood drives at her school. Thinking of you today my dear.
Posted by: traci at April 14, 2008 12:30 PM*Waving* over here.....I've been absent only because there's been so much going on in my life, and yet when I read your posts, I realise I have so little going on really, just the busy-ness of life and work.
Oh, I did get married last month (insert huge smile here).
Catching up with your blog now :)
Hugs
Posted by: Fiona at April 15, 2008 07:04 PMI used to work with one of Kadin's aunts. Wasn't really prepared to see his face this morning but it's a good kick in the pants (ha!) to get me to head on down to donate more blood. Thinking of you and sending ridiculous love.
Posted by: Ms. Pants at April 16, 2008 09:04 AM