Sunday, April 24, 2005

Jill

"Death comes equally to us all and makes us all equal when it comes." John Donne

My brother's stepdaughter Jill died last night after a long fight with cancer. She left a husband and three teenage boys. She was 36.

Jill had a hard growing up--her bouts with drugs, teenage angst, and early marriages almost got her, but she found toughness and reformed to live a happier life during her 20's and 30's. She fought the cancer with courage and a strong will to live. My heart goes out to her family. Death came way too soon as it does for many.

Even if your child is 37, call him/her today and tell him/her how much love you have for your sweet one.

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