angels among us

The angels among us organization supports the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke Univeristy. It is an organization that researches, and treats patients with brain tumors. Brain tumors are very nasty, and quite hard to beat. However, in honor of my sister, our family will be participating in a 5K to help raise money. My sister's team name is Michelle's Avalanches (for her love of hockey), and if you would like to sponsor us we would be honored. The website is www.angelsamongus.org when you get to the main page on the left side there is a tab named "team list" scroll down a bit to the teams registered and from there it is alphabetical. Shelly fought this horrible disease with everything she had. We are doing this so that no other beloved daughter and sister has to die of this horrible disease at 29. Thank you for all of your support during this trying time. I never imagined how hard it was going to be.!

grief stricken

On February 28, my sister passed on after a long battle with brain tumors. She fought hard for so many years and endured so much pain. All the while she would be happy, have a huge smile and just enjoy life. I am empty inside. The loss was very sudden, we were told we would have 4-6 months. I guess God had other plans. The only thing that gives me comfort is knowing that she is no longer in excruciating pain. My sister was my hero and my best friend. I don't know how I will go through life without her encouragement, love and contagious laugh. I just want one more bone crushing hug, I want another text asking me how my day was and to give Ansley a big kiss, I want her to see Ansley grow up, I want to watch Bones with her one more time, I want her back. I know that is selfish, but this all seems like a horrible nightmare. Shelly lived like no one I know. She did anything to pursue her dreams, she always told you how much she loved you, and she fought...she fought for her life, for what she believed in, for who she loved. Shelly...I don't know how we will go on with out you, but I know that you are here with us. I feel your presence when I am with your baby girl Ansley, please watch over my baby, keep her safe. You are so loved and so so missed. My heart breaks when I see reminders of you. I love you sissy and miss you like crazy!!