Our Sweet Angel Becky

It is with great sadness

that I have to share that

our sweet Becky has

grown her angel wings and

gone to live in heaven.  

For those of you who

didn't know her struggle, Becky was a

beautiful 10 year old girl who has battling

lung cancer.  I wrote several posts about her

a few months ago and most of us voted our

hearts out trying to get her to the Macy's

parade.

I would like to share with you just a little of

what Becky was all about.  She was a

vibrant child with a smile that could warm

anyone.  She had the power to turn a dismal

day into a day filled with sunshine with one

flash of her smile.  She was brave beyond

words… Trooper Becky. 

Becky lost her battle with cancer and went

safely to heaven in the arms of the angels

on February 6^th. Saturday morning the

angels made their presence known.  Her

Mom asked her if they were colorful and she

said they were red and blue, no they’re

blue.   The angels quietly took her home to

God.   Becky waited for one of the largest

snowfalls in recent years to make her grand

entrance in heaven.  Just like her big smile

…she made a big entrance! LOL 

Becky’s viewing was last night.  Her little

white casket sat in the front of the room and

tore my heart out.  Her favorite stuffed dog

rested on the top.  Her family stood bravely

by her side.  When Lauren went up to coach

Wendy this blessed woman took my child’s

face in her hands and told her that when

she goes to the plate to hit the ball

remember Becky is by her side.  When her

ball goes way out in the field it will be Becky

helping her get that ball out of reach!  I

watched as she took the time to consider

each one of our children’s feelings during

this time of loss for her own family.  The

photo’s of this sweet child were everywhere

and videos sat on the tables.  I watched as

tears streamed down the faces of young and

old alike.  This child touched the heart of

thousands.

Her memorial was today.  In the middle of

the biggest blizzard ever!  What a girl!  She

certainly didn’t want any of us to forget this

day and I’m sure I never will.  The service

was beautiful and the pastor explained

heaven in a way I have never heard in all

my life.  He made it seem comforting and

much like her life she had here on earth

..only in heaven. 

As we left the church and made our way to

our truck Lauren and I heard a cracking

sound and I told her to run.  We ran as fast

as we could and the huge branch that fell

missed us.  I’d have to say that Becky called

in her angel friends to get my butt

moving…there is no way I ran that fast on

my own! LOL

I’d ask all of you to remember the lessons so

many of us learned.  Reach out …even if you

don’t know the person.  Get involved…even

the smallest gesture or a kind smile can

make a difference in someone’s life.  Love

harder, hug tighter and more often.  Live life

to the fullest each day and most of all don’t

ever give up hope.  Bravery comes in many

sizes and shapes.  Find happiness in all you

can.  So tonight my friends when you look at

the snow think of Becky and that awesome

smile.  Hug those kids with all you have

tonight.  Each day is a gift…cherish each

one.  Don’t sweat the small stuff…it’s really

not important in the end…it’s all about the

love!

Love ya!