Death is the mystery.
Life is the stand alone, surrounded by faces and arms of precious grace.
Marveling at the compassion and central source of humanity, I feel something beautiful. Without Pam, I would not have known about Chemo Angels. Without Pam I would have never signed up to be a giver of smiles, a taker of hope and a sender of compassion.
Every week, I send packages of smiles to a darling little girl named Alicia. She is two years old as of January and for a present of life, she received a brain tumor that is labeled Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma. She like Pam, continues to smile in all of her pictures and shows us what it's like to battle for a given life. She simply knows me as Angel Rebecca and the giver of weekly surprises. I like it that way.
Without Pam I would not have known what it was like to place such hope on words and pictures. Without her journal, I must admit, I may never have understood....... I fear for Alicia, and I cheered for Pam. I cheer for Alicia and thank Pam for showing us the way to selfless compassion and hope. I feel something beautiful.
I read how often Pam mentioned her Chemo Angels, and the many others who sent her hope and surprise, compassion and delights in her mailbox. The picture of her with arms extended around a mountain of hope is beautiful.
If you have the means, remember what a card in the mail did for Pam and visit the site of Chemo Angels and sign up to be an Angel of hope and precious snail mail giver of encouragement..............do it to help another, do it to honor Pam.......
Welcome to Chemo Angels
I thank You Pam, I witnessed, in you, beautiful.
Please visit Pauls journal today. His photo entry of Pams milestones and smile is a testament to the woman we all came to care and hope for. http://journals.aol.ca/plittle/AuroraWalkingVacation/entries/1932
We will remember, we will miss, Beautiful..........
and I think, there are no accidental gardens...........
32 comments:
A touching tribute. The entries I've read 'round Jland have given me an indication of what I have missed in never having read Pam's words. I will visit Chemo Angels, spurred by the kind words written by you and others about this wonderful person.
Tammy
http://lifeliveitormissout.blogspot.com
Beautiful.
I love that Rebecca.
And I am on my way over now...Means or not, We can find it(meaning me and mine), for if in this life, just once, to make a smile in an ordeal come out beautiful? Then life has given me a reward...
Beautiful.
This is a beautiful entry in honor of a great person. I didn't know her, just reading her journal occasionally, but she touched many lives. It's a fitting tribute my dear.
incredible tribute to an amazing, courageous woman who taught many of us priceless lessons about life and love. Wish I had known her better. Hope you are well. Hugs, Michelle
Also, thanks for the link to Chemo Angels... what a great way to become involved in caring for others~ Michelle
"there are no accidental gardens..."
What a perfect thing to say.
-Paul
(((R))) Beautiful tribute hon. I went to the site last week, and they've already met their quota for this month (elated and bummed), so I have to return and sign up next month. What a wonderful organization. Excellent entry chica. ;) C. http://journals.aol.com/gdireneoe/thedailies
Well said, Rebecca!
Pam is the definition of beautiful.... she will always be...
My prayers for Alicia's recovery are with you, too.
Going to check out Paul's place. I've already been part of chemo angels, but I intend to do more work with them....
Thanks for this entry. As always.
Cat
My words are scarce, but my tears are plentiful!
Judith
Well said, Rebecca.
Chris
http://www.inanethoughtsandinsaneramblings.blogspot.com
Perfect!
http://journals.aol.com/astaryth/AdventuresofanEclecticMind
http://adventuresofaneclecticmind.blogspot.com/
that is wonderful.
I agree there are no accidental gardens:) wonderful tribute on both journals thank you :)
Deb
Hugs to you.....I will always remember Pam......I feel blessed to be able to hug my children tonight...great entry and a great tribute to Pam...TerryAnn.
Beautifully put! What a wonderful tribute to Pam. Your writing brought tears to my eyes. I, too, followed Pam's journey, without commenting much in her journals. Going through my own issues with my mom's cancer at the same. Thank you for writing such wonderful thoughts for an extraordinary woman, Pam. She touched us all. I'm going to plant an intentional accidental garden in my yard in Pam's honor.
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http://chersphotos.blogspot.com/
Very beautiful entry! I was so looking forward to that accidental garden again this year.
Lori
She was a very special lady, as evidenced by the outpouring of emotion from J-land. I think she touched a lot of people in many different ways...it's sad, I'm sad. Sandi
this entry put's a shriver up my spine..because it is....beautiful.
I've read of Chemo Angels from her entry..I thought of checking it out then...I sidetracked..now I'm gonna go sign up.
Thank you. How in the world I let myself missed all your beautiful entries? (ok..ok..lol!)
Have a wonderful weekend,
Gem :-)
I never really got to journal with Pam, but over the weeks I feel so heartbroken for someone I really did not have the pleasure to know. How one life touches so many shocks me. I think we get so drawn up in "our world" we forget how much is really going on, and how one beautiful brave lady can light up and entire world with her smile. I will walk today with more confindence, more compassion for others, and a big smile to share...thanks. Hugs,
Dwana
Shaz sneaks in the back door , hey there how you doing ?
Sorry its been a while since ive commented , still been reading though !
I was so sad to read these words but they are beautiful and a true tribute .
Your right of course , beauty of this kind is no accident ,such beauty in a persons soul exists because without these souls there would be no love to learn from x
shaz19743
What a beautiful tribute to Pam. She must have been a lovely person. I can tell that her smile lit up a room from the pictures I have seen of her. I signed up for Chemo Angels but haven't gotten a response back yet. I am hoping that I will be excepted and they find a chemo match for me.
Love,
Kat
http://journals.aol.com/kuhlhiggins/AdventuresinKatLand
Just checking in on you...Hugs.TerryAnn
Just coming by to say, 'hi.' This is a lovely entry in memory of Pam.
Take Care!
Amanda :)
http://journals.aol.com/trickeytricky/CountryMyKindaLivin
beautiful tribute
It is only when you understand the complexity of Death can you see the simplicity of life. We see Pam and some of us only see death, a bell of remembrance of our own mortality. We forget that we are no different then Pam, for tomorrow is not promised, some of us are just one car accident away from the final ringing of the bell. See, the only difference between some of us and Pam is knowledge. And that knowledge is what makes Pam's smile sooo much more. For now she can truly live. Each breath is caressed with love and appreciation, each sunrise is treasured for its unique and special colors. For we, live in a false sense of security, believing that we are better off than Pam when truth be known ( because we ignore our on mortality) we miss the beauty of life. Fear is like chains, they hold you away from your true promise. Once that fear of death is gone and those chains are broken you're free to fly with angel wings. So fly my friend, fly for those of us still chained to the ground, burdened with the fear of the unknown, and wish for us to be free one day like thee. Which is free indeed.
Love from an old friend,
Jazz
Wonderful entry and tribute to Pam. I will sign up to be a Senior Angel one of these days after my life settles down a bit, since I am unsure that I can commit to a once a week contact. I have my own Senior Angel, my grandma who's almost 90 and in a nursing home, that I must get better about contacting. I will visit her next week, by taking a trip to OKC. Thanks for the links to Chemo/Senior Angels. Lisa
Hope everything is well. Miss your entries.
Happy Mother's Day
Chris
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I have replied to this entry already, but i just wanted to check in on you. I know I sound like the nosey old neighbor, but I have missed you, and your writing.
Dwana
Miss you!
Long time since you've posted...hope all is well for you, friend. ((((Rebecca))))
Michelle
Pam was a beautiful human being and God knew that she was too good for this world.....I only hope when it comes my time to leave this earth that I do it with as much courage, grace and pure love as Pam did.
Carlene
P.S.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LEADING ME TO THE CHEMO ANGELS SITE.
I ONLY HOPE THAT I MAY HELP.
CARLENE
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