Page 12 - 2016 Autumn-Winter Issue
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A Grandmother’s Love and a
Grandson’s Legacy
by Sue Jenson
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I saw you take your first breath and I watched you Just a week or so after you passed away, hundreds
take your last. You were only 17 months old, Luke of people attended a balloon release that was
when you died from cancer. I am grateful that I organized in your honor. I was interviewed by
got to share this journey with you. a local paper and I told your story. Shortly after
that, I also participated in a cold water plunge and
We were all gathered around you on the last day again was interviewed by a local TV station.
just watching and waiting. I truly knew in my
heart that you weren’t going to be with us much I have continued being a voice for you on a
longer. I was sitting next to your mommy who Facebook page I manage. This allows me to share
was holding you when I saw you take your final hope and to be there for others. I had an amazing
breath. I whispered in your ear and told you opportunity to speak to a group of doctors,
that I would be your voice and tell others about nurses, administrators and the President at the
pediatric cancer and that I would try to help hospital that cared for you. I proudly participate
others in any way that I could. in your honor at their annual fundraiser for their
pediatric ward.
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