This is a blog no family should have to write.
Our 20 year old niece Gemma passed this weekend. I believe I have mentioned somewhat about her health in some of my post. I tried to keep private since she is a private person. Since age 18 she has been fighting ovarian cancer. She had went through chemo & surgery to remove here ovary and was doing very well. But unfortunately this April at one of her check ups she was re diagnosed. She was treated with extreme amounts of chemo but the cancer continued to grow.
After looking for all attempts to find treatment or a cure her body gave out. It was sudden & unexpected. She had just join us in celebrating Jacobs birthday. And she looked beautiful..... She had so much color to her face and was smiling ear to ear. It may have something to do with going to see her boyfriend in Alabamba for the week. Love... what a splendid thing. She returned home and quickly went down hill. And this weekend peacefully went in her sleep.
We are heartbroken that god had chose this as her time. But are comforted to know she is no longer in pain & know her father was there to guide her.
No words can express what a great girl she was. She was shy, funny, intelligent, unique, Beautiful (even with no hair) and meant a lot to everyone around her. Jacob may not get to know her personally but he will be told stories of her & her kindness. She has become a guardian angel to watch over Jacob.
Gemma we will always love you & miss you...... And will keep in our thoughts & our hearts.
Her mother & sister have been through some much with the loss of their husband/ father & now her daughter/ sister. I hope They know we are all here for Them...
Monday, October 27, 2008
In Memory of ..... Gemma Glass 10/25/2008
Posted by Michaels babydoll at 8:25 PM
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I do not know you, but I did know Gemma. I am one of her first cousins on her mother's side.
I am so distraught over losing her that I googled her name. Your blog came up on the first page.
Your eulogy on here for Gemma was touching. I hope to meet you at her funeral.
That has to be the most contradictory remark I have ever made. Although I hope to meet you... Hope, right now, has nothing to do with sweet Gemma's funeral.
I have so many memories of Gemma swimming in my head. I hope you don't mind if I share one here... It is indicative of her loving nature, even as a small child.
My aunt Nancy watched my eldest son for a spell while I pursued higher education.
My son, Craig, has always been a big, domineering person... even as a child. Craig and Julia are the same age. Craig would try and control their play (they were all very small, preschool children.)
I believe Gemma would have gone along with Craig's ideas... but Julia would not. Little Julia would stand up to Craig nearly every single time. Julia often took the dictator role on, herself... much to Craig's disdain.
Sweet Gemma would mediate between those two strong personalities. She had that love and sweet nature that compelled and allowed her to take the role as peacemaker, even at that tender age. She just wanted peace and harmony.
The world has lost a wonderful, sweet soul.
God Bless Sweet Gemma and God bless all of us who are worse off for having lost her.
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Oh my gosh, my prayers are with you and Gemma's family.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss!
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