Last December I wrote This Post for a lovely and courageous 17 year old, Brianna, who was diagnosed with MDS, monosomy 7, in late October '06. The only cure, a bone marrow transplant. On Friday, June 15th, Brianna left us, after a long and painful fight, crossing the threshold of life to be with the angels who helped her smile throughout...
Brianna's Mother Iva was a student of mine last year, and her story and courage touched my heart. I cannot imagine anything more painful than watching ones own child suffer and fight for life. Iva kept a blog throughout Brianna's ordeal called A Family's Journey To Health, filled with love, compassion and heart-wrenching truths...
Iva's dear friend Colleen Moody has decided to host an auction in honor of Brianna, called "Angels for Brianna". She hopes to gather 'Angel Related Items', and put the funds into a memorial in Briannas honor.
I am sending out a quiet plea to all my blogger friends. If you feel compelled and or inspired please join me in creating an 'Angel' for this auction, an Angel For Brianna, whose smile seen in these photos (below is a self-portrait), cannot help but sink into your heart...
(Contact me or Colleen Moody for details.)
