Girl's 'Notes Left Behind' Help Grieving Parents Help Others

News Type: Event — Seeded on Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:16 AM EDT

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Though her parents didn't want her to know the severity of her cancer, they feel that she must have known what was happening. The tumor slowly took away her ability to talk.

But Elena was still able to write.

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rottlady

After Elena passed away, her parents discovered that their daughter had left a message behind for them -- a lot of messages, actually."We started to pull out notes and they would be in between CDs or between books on our bookshelf," Keith Desserich said.Then the couple started finding them everywhere.

What a sweet thing she did for her family.

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6 votes

#1 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:17 AM EDT

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jameseg

It is wonderful that this girl demonstrated such love during her illness!

And her family seems to be using the girl's messages to raise money to fight cancer, which is great, too.

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5 votes

#2 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:46 AM EDT

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rottlady

It seems to me that she was wise beyond her years. Not everyone would think to do something like she did. And yes, it's nice the family decided to share it with the rest of us while helping a very needy cause. Thanks for you thoughtful comment James!

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5 votes

#2.1 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:13 PM EDT

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Shawn-299392

This is the type of story that needs to saturate the news headlines. Here's a little girl that thought of her family before herself, and a family that is thinking of other pediatric cancer patients by giving to them the profits of the book they put together about their findings instead of figuring out to "cash in" on the deal.

With all the bitterness, darkness, and morbidity of the news the nation, and the world these days, we all have a LOT that we can learn from this girl, this family, and this story.

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6 votes

#3 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:22 AM EDT

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jameseg

Well-stated, Shawn-299392! It would be fabulous to read more stories like this.

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5 votes

#3.1 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:29 AM EDT

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James.Devore

I'm with yall this needs to be front page news everywhere but probly won't make primetime it'll be on some real late feel good news show on fox news or msnbc

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4 votes

#3.2 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:15 PM EDT

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rottlady

I too agree with you Shawn, that's one of the reasons we started the Good New Wednesday group. You can check out this link and see a whole bunch more feel good stories. Also if you would like to join in, just click join group!

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5 votes

#3.3 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:16 PM EDT

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Spikegary

There was a movie about a man that left his girlfriend (wife?) several communications she received/found after he passed away-helping her to get on with her life.

I'm glad the parent's still find her thoughts in unexpected places.

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4 votes

#3.4 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:26 PM EDT

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rottlady

Yeah, that's pretty cool. I hope they do too Gary. Thanks for reading!

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3 votes

#3.5 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:19 PM EDT

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alkimija

That's beautiful. Tears came to my eyes. What a sweet, sweet child...

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5 votes

#4 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:18 PM EDT

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rottlady

Mine too Alkimija, thanks for reading and commenting.

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4 votes

#4.1 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:20 PM EDT

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Holly-348328

I'm in awe of how perceptive and full of love children are. May her soul rest in peace and may her family continue to enjoy Elena's notes.

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4 votes

#5 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:22 PM EDT

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rottlady

I know what you mean there about how perceptive children are. Thanks for your kind comment.

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3 votes

#5.1 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:29 PM EDT

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Sydney - 5

What a touching story, rottlady. Many thanks for sharing this. Makes one wonder if perhaps, on some level, the little girl knew a lot more than anyone realized.

This story reminded me of something my vet said when she euthanized my ancient Samoyed. As she was preparing to put the needle in, she kept saying "God bless, you, Alex. You go now. Go to the light." I reminded her that he was deaf. She replied, "I know that. But I'm speaking to his soul."

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4 votes

#6 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:38 PM EDT

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rottlady

You had a superb vet there in my book!

Thanks Sydney, have a wonderful day!

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5 votes

#6.1 - Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:48 PM EDT

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