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Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:21 PM
Its that time of year again that we as a group of individuals can come together to save lives in our area!

2008 was a year that brought great sadness to our family. The passing of Ally on October 13th left a huge hole in our family's heart. However, we can honor Ally and all her smiles by taking one day out of our lives to help so many others in need of an organ donation!

Please help us continue our tradition of building a strong supportive team made of friends and family that can impact so many lives within our region!

Ally's story is just one of the hundreds that proved organ and tissue donation saved lives in 2008. Gift of Life Donor Program, the organ procurement organization for eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, has diligently worked with area health care providers and families for more than three decades to facilitate donation and promote it as a life-saving means, and last year proved to be one of the most successful years.

In 2008, the gifts of hundreds of generous organ donors helped the Gift of Life coordinate thousands of life-saving transplants over the course of the year. This was able to take place because of those donors and their family members who looked past their own tragedies and chose to save or enhance someone's life, like Ally and many others.

Last year, Gift of Life also coordinated a record-setting bone recoveries, skin donations and cornea donations, among countless other tissue recoveries that will greatly improve the life of thousands of tissue recipients. While not as readily publicized as organ donation, these gifts are no less miraculous. Transplanted bone can help rebuild a damaged limb and save it from amputation. Donated corneas can restore sight, and burn victimscan receive donated skin to help them heal.

Today I'm asking you to think about the impact you could have by donating a few dollars or better yet,joining Ally's Angels April 19th in Philadelphia, PA.

Registration is $25.

SIgn up links are on Allys homepage as well.

General Donation:
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=303415&lis=0&kntae303415=8FD12D502BC24B238C9D0B6EB24757F1&supId=248679115

Join our team page:

https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=303415&lis=0&kntae303415=8FD12D502BC24B238C9D0B6EB24757F1&supId=0&team=3334338&cj=Y

This year we have a very special t-shirt for you in memory of Ally!!!

As a group we can work together in the hopes that one day all patients who are in need of transplant receive their second chance at life.

Thanks for your time and consideration at saving more
lives in 2009. Shane, Jill, Ashley, & Ally

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Carol Yeager: I am so glad to hear that the foundation will be continued to help all those who are in need of them and they all have my blessings and prayers.I feel so sad but there isnt anyway that I am financially stable enough to donate any kind of money because I myself am disabled and my husband is retired and we live on a very tight budget.I am not able to get any kind of financial help eventhough I have a heart condition and cannot work nor can I get any help financially due to the fact that I am married.Again I am so sorry.

Cris: Jill and Ashley, keep as busy as you can so that time passes more easily, but I cannot imagine waht you are going thru. I know it will get a little better, but you will never stop missing your baby girl! I am glad you and Ashley found a place. Sometime email me the info. Try to do something different this weekend, although I know you will have to give yourself a BIG kick in the butt to get going!!!! I hope it gets alittle better soon.

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Thu, Feb 26, 2009 2:11 AM
Hi baby girl! I've decided I officially have insomnia. I just got done dusting and it's 1:30 in the morning! You know how much I hate to dust so there seriously must be something wrong!

Anyhow, this week has just been tough and 4 nights in a row with less than 3 hours sleep certainly isn't helping. I don't know what makes one day or week so much harder than others but some days just really suck. More and more I am just realizing how hard it is going to be to go through the rest of my life without you. I have to keep reminding myself that I can't think that way or I'll never make it.

Ash keeps looking for you. I see her when she is playing Barbies, she stops, looks around and then just gets quiet. I know she is remembering all the times you guys played together. I can picture you both playing at the table while I made dinner or playing in your crib at the hospital, or her pushing you in the red car through the halls at the hospital! So many memories...but yet never enough.

We are all settled in our new place! Ash loves her bunk beds. It's hard to see them! I should have two little girls to tuck into those beds at night. Ash told me last week that she deserves to still have a sister! What am I supposed to say to that? Of course she still deserves you, we all do!

When I was packing up clothes today I found a pair of your pants mixed in with some of mine. I forgot how tall you were getting. I found your pants that you wore to the park the last day you played with Ash. I keep remembering your Lighting McQueen shirt that you had on later that night when we got to duPont. Everything from that night haunts my memories.

Please help us Ally, things really do just seem especially difficult lately. We miss you so much. Sending you some requests for special prayers and care for Gavin, Raegen, Zac, Matisse, John, Uncle Steve, and Grandmom. Help God restore health in all of them and help them all to be strong like you. There is no way to tell you how much I miss you. As always take extra special care of Ash, remind her that you are always in her heart and that you are still always with her.

I love you Ally,
Mommy

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Gayle McNeill: I am glad that your in your new place and sorry that the other bunk has to be empty. I pray for you often. That you'll be OK for today, one day at a time. Please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do. Peace, Love

kim donohue: Jill, I'm thinking of you and Ashley. Let's get together soon.

Steph: thinking of you and your family. Think of ally everyday. you are always in our prayers. I am so sorry things are esp difficult lately.

Dawn: Prayers are always with you.

Carol Yeager: I wish there was something I could say that would make it possible for you to get some most deserving rest and finally be able to believe that you will never be able to go on in life if you keep on thinking that your life wont get any better You must just believe that for every tear that you cry ,you are taking rest away from your daughter Ally in Heaven .I am sure that she would tell you that you have done all that you possibly could have done for her but it was her time to go do her job with THE LORD now.I am sure that she is helping him take care of all those children up in Heaven and telling them what a brave little girl she was and it is all because of YOU her mommy that has given her the strength and hope that she would some day feel well enough to run and play with others just as she is probably doing as we speak.I am sure that you have something that nobody could ever take from you and that is all the good times and fun times that were shared while she was here on EARTH.PLEASE just remember all the love that you and her did share and still is there with her now in HEAVEN.
I hope you can find some comfort in these words and just remember that you will never forget her but as time goes on it will get easier on you.LOVE,MEMORIES and your faith will see you through this.GOD BLESS

kelli: I remember those long nights...your body gets so used to hospitals and the icu that it takes awhile to "unprogram" yourself...like i tell many people i am not getting over it, i am simply getting through it...i do what i can and thats all...i have a HOPE chest with all of Sara's favorite things in it, esp what she wore on her last day...what a beautiful gift it is 7 yrs later to be able to have that piece of her with me...it provides HOPE for better days and sleep filled nights knowing that if i continue to hang on to HOPE, it will put me one day closer to being with her again...i dream of butterflies and waterfalls and Sara being right there...Hang on to HOPE, Jill, and sleep will come in time...

unibrower: you are in our thoughts & prayers. Hoping that you are able to get some sleep soon. Ashley is watching over us. Love to you all

Eileen: Everyday sucks and is horrible, it's just some days are more horrible than others, they just come out of nowhere and sucker punch you, just when you think you may have a handle on things and aren't going to breakdown. Have you tried Melatonin? It's OTC (Walmart carries it) and it doesn't let you sleep all night, but it sometimes extends the 3 hrs into maybe 4 or 5, and each extra minute helps and certainly beats dusting!I prayed to her to help Gavin and I think she worked her magic, like always!

Keith: Jill,

Stay strong and keep the faith.

Jodee: Thinking of you Jill and hope you get some sleep so you can dream about your beautiful Ally. Thank you for prayer request for Matisse. Hugs to you and Ashly from us

Tara Hannahoe: As always, you all are in our prayers. I wish I had something to say to ease your pain. I pray that time and memories bring you some comfort.

The Bollingers: Praying the days and nights get better for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deanna: Thinking of you. Call me or come visit!

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Tue, Feb 24, 2009 1:13 AM
Ally please help God watch over Gavin today. Help to take care of his family and the many doctors and nurses that will care for him.

We love you.
Mommy

Anyone reading this please say a prayer for Gavin. He will be having a major surgical procedure done today. Also keep his Mom, Dad and big sister Madison in your prayers too. You can leave them all a message of encouragement and support on Gavin's website which is linked off of Ally's homepage.

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Carol Yeager: Heavenly Father we are praying to you for the strength and the hopes that there will be good things ahead for Gavin also there are lots of prayers to be said that we all hope will comfort the family in some way.Please do your best to help them to be strong and just to see there little boy get well .I know that his little friend that is up there with you now would want to hqve him get well and feel no more pain or suffering here on this earth with his family and friends.In Jesus name we ask this of you,AMEN

The Bollingers: Heavenly Father, be with Gavin today as he is having surgery. Help guide the doctors hands as they prepare for this surgery and do what is best for him. Let the family know they are not alone and you have them close to your heart. In Jesus' name we pray..Amen

phil: Dear God,
Be with Gavin today as he goes for surgery. Be with the doctors and nurses as they do what's best to heal him. Grant his parents and sister inner peace to know that you are watching over him
AMEN

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Sat, Feb 14, 2009 6:59 AM
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ALLY!

Well, looks like you, Ashley, and Ashleigh G. will have to be my Valentine girls for today! ;) What better than three great little girls!

Ally, today is a day your mommy and I have worked hard to put together for Ashleigh G. and her family. It's a day I know you would be proud of us both! Send us all those big smootches and hugs!

If anyone is still considering on attending today's event. Tickets will be available at the door. We have sold over 200, but have about 30 more to put us at full capacity!

BEEF 'N' BEER
February 14th
6 - 11p.m.

Keystone Fire Company
240 N Walnut St
Boyertown, PA 19512

Tickets are $25 each. TPrice includes all the beef and beer you can handle, as well as a night of music and dancing!! We also ask that you wear something "RED".

If you can not attend, please consider donating by making a check out to:

Angel Ally Memorial Fund
National Penn Bank, P.O. Box 547
Boyertown, PA 19512
MEMO: ASHLEIGH GIDEON

HUGS & KISSES to you ALLY!!!
Daddy

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Carol Yeager: Hope all went well at the event and I am sorry that I couldnt attend but I am not up to that and we also just recently lost one of our didtant relatives due to cancer,just in her 50's she was suffering so bad and I just feel that it was a blessing, at least there isnt anymore pain for her. That is what I have to come to grips with and try to get it through my head that it is GODS work and who knows better than him what is best for us.I send my deepest wishes to you and ashley and the family. Happy Belated Valentine's Day

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Sat, Feb 7, 2009 1:42 AM
Happy Birthday baby girl!!! I'm sending you five big birthday kisses! Today is a day to be especially thankful. God gave us such a precious gift 5 years ago on the day you were born. I'm grateful for every moment we had with you and for all the wonderful memories you gave us!

I'll send up some balloons for you later today so keep an eye out for them! I pray today is your best birthday yet! Enjoy your special day!

I love you Ally!
Mommy

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Carol Yeager: Happy Birthday Ally, My B-Day is also in February I had my B-Day on the 4th of this month.I hope that you had lots of fun running and playing with all the other little angels.I can just see all the red ribbons that all of you little angels were wearing.I am so glad that you can run and play and that you arent feeling sick anymore.I know that you wont feel anymore pain and that you will enjoy yourself knowing that your mommy and daddy and sister are all watching you play.Again I wish you a Happy Birthday.

Barbara: Happy Birthday Ally girl..you are missed and loved everyday.

unibrower: Happy Birthday to one sweet girl. Can still remember that day you came into our lives. I wore red in your honor and to keep you always in our thoughts. Thank you for all those memories. Love to all

steph: Happy Birthday Ally. I always pray for you and your sister and mom and dad everyday. Hope you had a peaceful day

Allie: Happy 5th Birthday Ally! We all miss your bright and shining light, but we know it is shining brighter then ever in heaven... You're always in our thoughts & prayers!

kasey Edison: happy birthday, girl! you're such a big girl! you have the most wonderful parents in the world, and you are such an angel to so many people... we all love you so much!

The Davidheiser's: Happy 5th Birthday Ally. We think of you everyday and are sending special wishes to you in Heaven. We are also sending extra prayers to Mom, Dad, and Ashley.

Kim Donohue and family: Happy Birthday ALLY!!! We miss you and think of you often.

Eileen: Happy Birthday Ally! I miss you. Love, Eileen

Lynne: Happy Birthday Ally! We know you are celebrating with the angels today and with your Heavenly Father - that makes us smile! We love you! Lynne

TheBolllingers: Happy Birthday Ally. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless.

Lori: Happy birthday sweet Alley! Praying for your mom and dad today!

Lori/Angel_Wings

mandee: happy birthday my beautifuuuuuul big 5 year old cousin :) i love you! i'll be thinking of you allll day sweets. have a fabulous princess day in heaven <3

Jodee Reid: Happy Birthday Ally.
Thinking of your mum, Dad and Ashely today.

Cris & Mark: Happy Birthday Ally! It is such a bittersweet day like all of them since your BIRTHday. We smile, we cry, we laugh, we cry, and on it goes. Hopefully soon for Mommy and Ashley, the laughter and smiles take over ALL the tears. We all miss funny stories about you and just miss you! Help all your relatives and friends get through each and everyday knowing you are safe and happy! Happy Happy Birthday!

Brenda N.: THE NEWS OF YOUR BIRTH SPREAD QUICKLY, BUT YOUR DOCTORS AND MOMMY WERE PREPARED AND IN FIVE YEARS YOU TOUGHT SO MANY PEOPLE HOW SPECIAL AND PRECIOUS LIFE REALLY IS HAVE A SWEET BIRTHDAY.

Deanna: Happy Birthday Ally! Maddie, Aidan and Zac will send you up some special red balloons. Watch over your mom and dad and sister today.

Debi: Happy Birthday Big Girl! 5 years! I remember it like it was yesterday. All the phone calls from Aunt Jen, keeping me informed of where you and mommy where and what was happening! That was quite an exciting, busy day. You had many exciting, busy days.....I hope today is the best one ever! Eat lots of birthday goodies. Enjoy your kisses and balloons from mommy and look down and enjoy seeing all the red we will be wearing for you today! Happy Birthday Ally! Love, Debi

Deena: Happy Day!
I will ALWAYS remember this day!
You are all always in my thoughts!

Karen Lenker: Happy 5th birthday sweet girl. I will be wearing red also in your honor. I know this will be an extremely hard day for your family. I am keeping them in my thoughts and prayers.

Aunt Jeanne: Happy Birthday beautiful! Can't believe it's been five special years since I first saw you showing us your fight...I hope today is a very sweet and happy day for you...I will be wearing red just for you!
Love you...Aunt Jeanne

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Wed, Feb 4, 2009 7:53 AM
The story below captures the feelings and heart ache of what our last day were like, when Ally left to be with God and his other Angels. In the end, like this MOM I take comfort in knowing Ally is happy with the LORD, and continues to shine her light down on all of us! -Shane

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She jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come out of the operating room. She said: 'How is my little boy? Is he going to be all right? When can I see him?'

The surgeon said, 'I'm sorry. We did all we could, but your boy didn't make it.'

Sally said, 'Why do little children get cancer? Doesn't God care any more? Where were you, God, when my son needed you?'

The surgeon asked, 'Would you like some time alone with your son? One of the nurses will be out in a few minutes, before he's transported to the university.'

Sally asked the nurse to stay with her while she said good bye to son. She ran her fingers lovingly through his thick red curly hair. 'Would you like a lock of his hair?' the nurse asked. Sally nodded yes. The nurse cut a lock of the boy's hair, put it in a plastic bag and handed it to Sally..

The mother said, 'It was Jimmy's idea to donate his body to the University for Study. He said it might help somebody else. 'I said no at first, but Jimmy said, ' Mom , I won't be using it after I die. Maybe it will help some other little boy spend one more day with his Mom .' She went on, 'My Jimmy had a heart of gold. Always thinking of someone else. Always wanting to help others if he could.'

Sally walked out of Children's Mercy Hospital for the last time, after spending most of the last six months there. She put the bag with Jimmy's belongings on the seat beside her in the car.

The drive home was difficult. It was even harder to enter the empty house. She carried Jimmy's belongings, and the plastic bag with the lock of his hair to her son's room.

She started placing the model cars and other personal things back in his room exactly where he had always kept them. She lay down across his bed and, hugging his pillow, cried herself to sleep.

It was around midnight when Sally awoke. Lying beside her on the bed was a folded letter. The letter said:

'Dear Mom ,

I know you're going to miss me; but don't think that I will ever forget you, or stop loving you, just 'cause I'm not around to say 'I Love You'. I will always love you, Mom , even more with each day. Someday we will see each other again. Until then, if you want to adopt a little boy so you won't be so lonely, that's okay with me. He can have my room and old stuff to play with. But, if you decide to get a girl instead, she probably wouldn't like the same things us boys do. You'll have to buy her dolls and stuff girls like, you know.

Don't be sad thinking about me. This really is a neat place. Grandma and Grandpa met me as soon as I got here and showed me around some, but it will take a long time to see everything. The angels are so cool. I love to watch them fly. And, you know what? Jesus doesn't look like any of his pictures. Yet, when I saw Him, I knew it was Him. Jesus himself took me to see GOD! And guess what, Mom ? I got to sit on God's knee and talk to Him, like I was somebody important. That's when I told Him that I wanted to write you a letter, to tell you good bye and everything. But I already knew that wasn't allowed. Well, you know what Mom ? God handed me some paper and His own personal pen to write you this letter I think Gabriel is the name of the angel who is going to drop this letter off to you. God said for me t o give you the answ er to one of the questions you asked Him 'where was He when I needed him?' 'God said He was in the same place with me, as when His son Jesus was on the cross. He was right there, as He always is with all His children..

Oh, by the way, Mom , no one else can see what I've written except you.. To everyone else this is just a blank piece of paper. Isn't that cool? I have to give God His pen back now He needs it to write some more names in the Book of Life. Tonight I get to sit at the table with Jesus for supper. I'm sure the food will be great.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. I don't hurt anymore the cancer is all gone.. I'm glad because I couldn't stand that pain anymore and God couldn't stand to see me hurt so much, either. That's when He sent The Angel of Mercy to come get me. The Angel said I was a Special Delivery! How about that?

Comments:
Kim.Angel_Wings: Happy Happy Birthday Ally. I know you're having the best time in Heaven! I'm praying for your family - that they feel God's peace and comfort because we know they miss you so....Hugs sweet Angel- Kim/Angel_Wings

Carol Yeager: What a lovely letter and such a beautiful inspiration that this little boy has given all of us since entering the HOUSE of OUR LORD, I hope this brings some much needed comfort to all who have experienced a loss of a child.GOD BLESS

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Tue, Feb 3, 2009 12:21 AM
It was the perfect kind of day for you today Ally. Just the type of weather you loved, not too cold and definitely not hot! Ashley took your Lighting McQueen car for a spin and it reminded me of you driving it last year on the day Grandmom and Pop gave it to you. I still have a picture of you from that day on my phone!

It would've been a great day to take you and Ash to the park. You could've went on the swings. I bet you've mastered the big girl swing by now! Ash and I did the kid's yoga on TV today, the one you used to like where we pretend we are swimming! Ash can't wait for summer to come so she can really go swimming.

Thanks for sending me some little signs this week Ally. Ashley especially liked the one we saw yesterday morning! It was just what we both needed. We love you Al.

Mommy

P.S. We still have a bout 30 tickets left for the Angel Ally beef and beer benefit! All proceeds from this event will go to Ashleigh Gideon (to read more about her go to www.ashleighgideon.aboutmybaby.com). The event will be from 6 to 11 at Keystone Fire Hall. There will also be music by DJ Bruce Miller and we are asking everyone to wear red because Ally will just love that!

We would love to have you help us honor Ally's memory and sell out this event! If you are interested in tickets or need more info please send an email to aajsheint@yahoo.com or I can be reached at 484-942-8831.

Thank you,
Jill

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Carol Yeager: Thanks so much for the E-Mail,I allways look forward to reading them.I wish you all the best and good luck with your Benefit that you are having .Hope to hear from you real soon.

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