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On January 5th, 2011, Lily was admitted to the Phoenix Children's Hospital because she was experiencing pain in her legs and back. A week later and after what felt like a million tests, scans and biopsies, we had a diagnosis: she has a soft tissue tumor called Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. A PET scan revealed a small tumor in her foot that was not apparent from the outside; it was not until the cancer had already spread to her bone marrow that she experienced any symptoms. This came as a total shock to everyone as Lily has always been healthy, active and full of energy. We love our darling girl and her sweet, happy, loving spirit. This website is for friends and family to stay connected during this difficult time.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Look How They Shine For You

Nick, one of Lily's very best friends, named a star after her:
Lily and Nick met in first grade and stayed best friends over the years; how very fortunate she was to have such a caring friend. 

Nick, along with others who knew Lily, spoke during the middle school memorial that was held in Lily's honor after her passing. 

They said such wonderful things about her --and lately I've been thinking about how Lily's presence lives on through those whose lives were touched by her. So many people loved her, and their lives will forever be enriched by having known her.

I know she has inspired and influenced my life in so many ways. I can't help but be grateful for the gift her life was to mine.

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2 comments:

kimberly said...

love this and once again thank you for sharing...Lily certainly has touched my life though i was never lucky enough to meet her.....her story, the amazing soul she was....your story.....there is a ripple affect that you may never know.....i think of her often <3

February 18, 2013 at 2:54 PM
alicia said...

Thank you! It makes me happy to know that people have been inspired by Lily's life.

February 28, 2013 at 8:43 AM

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