My friend Deana passed away today.  She was a very special person, and I was lucky to know her.  She was a tireless advocate for adoption, mother to two beautiful boys, and a friend and mentor to all who knew her.  When I asked friends to help edit my book she was my first volunteer and did so in the hospital soon after she was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma.

I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts that her husband posted on her Caring Bridge website tonight.    They are important lessons learned from an amazing woman.

1.  Have blood or platelets?  Donate them.  There is no greater gift you can give another human, but a chance at life.

2.  Hug your family.  Do it often and for no reason at all.  You will all feel better.

3.  Family and friends are everything.  Without them one is lonely.  With them at your side, ALL things are possible.

4.  Never, ever quit.  No matter what, rise to the occassion.  It’s what makes life worth living.

Happy Trails, Deana. 

You  will be missed.

-Bridget

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