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In
Loving
Memory...
Pets -
Poems
Of Stephanie ...
and All The Women & Babies
Who Have Died
As A Result Of H.E.L.L.P.
I am still reeling in this
question and the utter shock posed by this death! I attended the Memorial
service of this beautiful 21 year old woman earlier today (June 8, 2006).
It was only one month ago that Stephanie gave birth to her second
child...a son. She never got to come home from the hospital due to the
slow death she suffered from a relatively misunderstood and often
misdiagnosed disorder called H.E.L.L.P. Stephanie's new baby boy was
recently released from NICU.
Medically known as:
H (hemolysis, which is
the breaking down of red blood cells),
EL (elevated liver
enzymes) and
LP (low platelet
count).
Having never heard of this
horrid diagnosis before this very day I made it a Mission to see that
Stephanie's untimely death not be in vain. I will use it as a warning to
NOT let the symptoms of HELLP go unheeded (for those who are currently or
may become pregnant in the future). I want to prevent the further
unnecessary loss of life.
Stephanie...it's in your name
and because of your death that I help educate all who read this
information about H.E.L.L.P.
Let it never happen to another.
"Tina's Two Cent's":
There are 225,000 deaths per
year from
iatrogenic
causes placing iatrogeny as the third
leading cause of death in the
U.S., second only to heart disease and cancer.
H.E.L.L.P. Links:
HELLP Syndrome Forum
AAFP
The HELLP Syndrome Society
This information was released
to me earlier today by family members. June 08, 2006
 I
woke up this morning and I was thinking about Bonnie’s life and how it was
filled with love and joy and compassion. It’s a tremendous honor for all
of us to … pay tribute to her and to acknowledge the gift she gave to
others through her death. It’s actually a perfect reflection of who she
was and a perfect expression of the type of person she was, always wanting
to care for others.
On
behalf of Bonnie’s family and friends, I want to say thank you to
OneLegacy. I can’t express the gratitude that we feel for your compassion
and sensitivity to us in the hospital during this tragic event and how we
had to come together and make decisions about things we don’t want to
think about… It was really hard to make that decision, but we knew that’s
what Bonnie wanted. The beauty of your communication and your care for us
was to hold our hands through the process and tell us, “You’re going to be
with her every step of the way,” and that you’re going to make sure she’s
treated with the honor and dignity and respect that was reflected in her
life.
Bonnie’s life has touched so many people and now she’s able to give life
to others. I found out this morning where her organs went to three other
people. We also did tissue donation for corneas. She has such beautiful
sparkling eyes, it’s wonderful to think that she’ll be giving sight to
someone else that can look through the beauty of her eyes and how she saw
life. It’s good to know her spirit and energy and love for life gets to
live on in other people and bring happiness to their families. I know that
now she’s left the natural life, she’s dancing and laughing and singing in
her heavenly body and is free from the pain of life.
I
want to share an experience we had at the hospital. Bonnie was pronounced
technically brain dead on October 15th, and the hospital staff kept her on
life support so this donor program could work at its highest level. I was
the one that had the privilege of holding Bonnie’s hand as we rolled her
hospital bed to the emergency room to say goodbye to her. I couldn’t leave
the hospital without standing in the parking lot waiting for the
helicopter to take off and take Bonnie’s gift of life to someone else. We
gathered in the parking lot, there must have been 15 or 20 of us, and
Tracy from OneLegacy, who had been in the operating and keeping us posted
on everything, came out and stood with us. As the helicopter blades
started to revolve on top of the hospital building, we could see the red
lights reflecting in the blades. It made sort of a red neon star, kind of
an angelic thing. The blades started rotating faster and faster and
finally lifted off the hospital roof and flew off to the west for UCLA to
give life to somebody else. We stood there and shouted out and waved
goodbye to Bonnie: “We love you! We miss you!” What a beautiful tribute to
be able to say goodbye to her.
In
life, Bonnie didn’t give birth to her own child, but in her death she gave
life to others. There’s nothing greater that we can do, to allow our lives
to live on in the hearts of others and in the bodies of others.
I
know that this has changed my personal thoughts about being an organ
donor. I have no fear of it now. I’m going to fill out my form and make
sure my family knows so that they don’t have to make these difficult
decisions without knowing my wishes.
Bonnie contributed so much to us in her life, and she’s going to continue
teaching us lessons in how we honor her spirit and her memory.
Captain. B. Golden.
Bonnie's life
partner
Captain Golden
was a real life friend of mine. Her personal story goes on to tell about
how she's made it a point to meet 3 people who benefited from “Bonnie’s”
organ donations. One person was the true life recipient of Bonnie’s eyes.
To try to even imagine looking into another human being’s face and see the
eyes of your love and life partner, is beyond my comprehension.
I also wanted a page of deep
thought and quiet contemplation,
to revisit the joy that our pet's have
brought into our lives!
"Don't cry because it's
over, smile because it happened"...
My
Beloved "Sheeba"
R.I.P.
Summer 1986
Sheeba
was part German Shepherd and part Norwegian Elkhound. She lived 15 plus
years! She was "my sister"...she was my friend...and I loved her "kisses".
I loved her (and still do) SO much! I honestly have no doubt that if
"Life's Abundance" and "Transfer Factor" was available in the 70's and
80's, Sheeba would have lived several more wonderful years! I mean that
with all my heart.
In Loving Memory of (Denise
Rossi's) "Poppy"
R.I.P. April 26th, 2006
In Loving Memory of "Ammo"
Ammo Winthorp Remington
Sept. 25, 1999---June 30, 2006
July 6, 2006
Hello Tina,
I regret to inform you that Ammo passed away this past Friday. It was the
hardest thing I had to go thru since my sister's passing two years ago. I
know he's at a better place now and is at rest.
I appreciated your kind words and support and wish you only the best in
your endeavors.
Sincerely,
Jose and Vivian F.
"Buddy"
June 2006
Unfortunately Buddy didn't
survive his battle with Cancerous Tumors and passed away.
Buddy was by Brad's side (and
even worked with Brad!) for 9 1/2 happy years.
A
Poem...
Bye-Bye
Baby
Written by an Animal shelter volunteer in
Massena,
NY
No more lonely cold nights or hearing that I'm bad,
No more growling belly from the meals I never had.
No more scorching sunshine with a water bowl that's dry.
No more complaining neighbors about the noise when I cry.
No more hearing "shut up", "get down" or "get out of here"!
No more feeling disliked, only peace is in the air.
Euthanasia is a blessing, though some still can't see
Why I was ever born if I weren't meant to be.
My last day of living was the best I ever had.
Someone held me very close, I could see she was very sad.
I kissed the lady's face, and she hugged me as she cried.
I wagged my tail to thank her, and then I closed my eyes and died.
The Ten
Dog Commandments
1.
My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years.
Any separation from you will be painful for me.
Remember that before you buy me.
2.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3.
Place your trust in me…it’s crucial to my well-being.
4.
Don't be angry at me for long and don't lock me up as punishment.
You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you.
5.
Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words,
I
understand your voice when it’s speaking to me.
6.
Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.
7.
Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily
crush the bones of your hand but that I choose not to bite you.
8.
Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate or lazy,
ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting
the
right food, or I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting
old and weak.
9.
Take care of me when I get old. You too, will grow old.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch
it, or
"I
don't want to be there." Everything is easier for me if you are there.
Remember, I love you.
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