Jackie's Hope 4 A Cure

The following is from a new website that I have just become familiar with and I hope you will check it out. The site focuses on helping people deal with Lung Cancer, but they draw attetnion to other forms of cancer, including prostate cancer. As you will read, Jackie touched many lives in her short life.

Jackie was a dedicated mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, co-worker and most of all a friend, to all that shared in her life. She lived her life in a very simple, yet very real way. She worked for the same company for over 20 years, lived in the same house for 25 years, and maintained friendships for life. She would always be the first one to show up whenever anyone she knew, or didn’t know, needed a helping hand. She would always listen to anyone that needed someone to talk to and give advice when asked. She was a long time member of the Ladies Auxiliary and acted as a “Big Sister” to a young girl from the Denton State School. Jackie was involved in many charitable events and organizations over the course of her life, however, she is most remembered for her willingness to give, and share everything she had to anyone in need. Her home was always open and welcome to anyone that may be in need of a place to stay. She offered it with love and support while they put their lives back together, or just a place to lay their head for a night.
Jackie was diagnosed in Mid-June of 2008 with Lung Cancer and it claimed her life only a few weeks after. Jackie died on July 27, 2008 at the very young age of 50.This insidious disease robbed her of watching her granddaughter grow up and enjoy all the many blessings that go along with being a grandparent. She was taken from all that love her so early in life.

Have a good Monday.
Blessings,
Rick