| Location | Us |
| Age | 3 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 12/08/1991 |
| Date of Death | 18/03/1995 |
| Visitors | 2,896 since 29/09/2007 |
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Hi my name is Tina and I am Cortnie's mom and this is her story... My daughter Cortnie Lyn had a urinary tract infection at the age of 2 years old and the pediatrician wanted to do a ultrasound of Cortnieβs kidneys to see what was going on and the pediatrician came out of the room to tell us that Cortnie was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Stage 4 (cancer) on December 17, 1993. We were told after her tumor removal surgery on Decemeber 21, 1993 that Cortnie was in remission. We got out of the hospital on Christmas Eve and Cortnie bounced around like she never had surgery. 5 months after the surgery Cortnie was showing symptoms that the cancer might be back and when we went to the doctors in early May for testing they did tell us that her cancer has returned and it was in many places and they gave her 35% survival. Cortnie was admitted into the hospital and was started immediately on chemo. We were told that Cortnie would need a Bone Marrow Transplant so in September 1994 we were sent to L.A. Childrenβs in California to have her Bone Marrow Harvested to be prepared for the transplant. In late November Cortnie went blind from the tumors and the doctors thought the best thing to do for her was to continue the chemo and also to do 30 days of radiation to her head in hoping to shrink the tumors and regain her sight. Christmas was approaching and Cortnie was still not able to see. Christmas Eve approached and Cortnie was still blind and later that day Santa came to visit Cortnie and while opening presents Santa brought Cortnie a Rudolph stuffed animal that played music and his red nose glowed to the music. While playing with the Rudolph Cortnie asked me mommy what is that light? I asked Cortnie what light she was talking about and she said the red light. My sweet Cortnie regained her sight on Christmas Eve while my whole family was there with Santa by her side. What a miracle it was for Cortnie to regain her sight. Scared that Cortnie may lose her sight again at any moment my husband went home to get every present so that Cortnie could open them Christmas Eve with the whole family instead of Christmas Day. We were just so scared that she was going to go blind again and we wanted her to see all her Christmas presents. In early January 1995 Cortnie had her tumor removed on a Friday and we got word on Saturday night that Cortnieβs kidney was hit during surgery and that her fluids were leaking into her body so she had to be rushed back into surgery to have tubes put in her side, back and a stint in her private area to drain all the fluids out of her body that were leaking through her. During this time they had to hold off on chemo until she healed from this surgery. In late January 1995 Cortnie was in the hospital and one morning I woke up to Cortnie not being responsive. I called for the nurse and she came in and called a Code on Cortnie. All of Cortnieβs vitals were going down and we were told that there was nothing more that they could do but to put her on life support. We made the decision not to put her on life support and I just sat there rocking her and telling her how much I loved her and that if she wanted to go to Heaven she could go and that her dad and I would be okay. As I was rocking Cortnie and my heart breaking into a million pieces having to say goodbye to my sweet baby Cortnieβs vitals were getting better and she came out of her horrible state. That day we received another miracle with Cortnie coming back to us. They ran test on Cortnie after she coded and found out that the cancer was really spreading fast and they said that she would not make it to transplant and there was nothing at all that they could do and that she had 2 months to live. Of course I didnβt want to believe them. How could someone tell me that I was going to lose my sweet baby. I was in denial and I didnβt want to hear what they were telling me. We made the decision to take Cortnie home to be with us until she went to Heaven. Cortnie wanted to see Mickey Mouse so in February 1995 Wishes Can Happen sent Cortnie and my family to her last wish to see Mickey Mouse at Disneyworld. We stayed at Give Kids The World Village while on our wish and what an awesome place that is. While we were in Disney it was the last time Cortnie ever walked. Her legs were just so weak and she couldnβt walk anymore. We had a great time with Cortnie and her sister Chelsie pushing them in strollers and searching out characters so Cortnie could get their autographs. There were many nights of no sleep because I was so afraid that Cortnie would pass away without me knowing. I also slept with my hand on her stomach or her chest just to feel her heart or feel the movement of her stomach while I tried to rest. On March 18, 1995 Cortnie was very spunky and was talking to us and I had no idea that it would be my last day with my sweet baby. March 18, 1995 at 5:30 p.m. Cortnie age 3 Β½ years old asked me to rock her and just as I sat down and started to rock she took her last breath. I had no clue that this was going to happen. I just yelled for my husband to get in there so he could be with her also. Before Cortnie passed away her skin was so pale, her lips were so chapped and after Cortnie passed away her skin turned to a beautiful golden color, her lips turned to silk and she was smiling. Right in front of my eyes my sweet baby turned into a beautiful angel that was entering into Heaven. I know she is happy in Heaven even though down here there is a whole in my heart. There is a piece of my puzzle forever gone. Thank you so much for taking the time to view Cortnieβs Site and for taking the time to read my sweet Cortnieβs story. 8-12-1991 to 3-18-1995
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Thinking of you at Christmastime
You're in my thoughts today
You've only gone to Heaven
To watch over us each day.
Today we'll spend together
just like we always do
I'm sending Christmas Wishes
with love
from me to you.
Christmas blessings
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~ GOODNIGHT GODBLESS ANGEL ~
`♥ Christmas Without You`♥
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Christmas without you here with me,
can never possibly be the same.
But I carry an Angel within my heart;
one so precious, who has your name.
An Angel forever watching over me,
at Christmas time, and over the year.
Although you can't be here anymore,
inside my heart, you are so very near.
There is no special present for you,
wrapped up under my Christmas tree.
But I have a greater gift to give to you;
all the love you can still feel from me.
No, Christmas time without you here,
could not ever possibly be the same.
But, I have had the precious gift of you,
and the memories and love, will remain.
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All my love Sylvie
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~ LEGEND OF THE DOGWOOD ~
(As sung by Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper)
VERSE 1:
There is a lovely story, a legend though it be.
It tells how blessed Jesus was pitied by a tree.
'Twas in the days when Jesus this earth did walk upon.
The dogwood tree was larger. Its wood was firm and strong.
CHORUS:
How beautiful the story! the legend of a tree
That sorrowed for dear Jesus on cruel Calvary.
It proves that if we love Him, a blessing we'll receive,
Just as the lovely story of the lowly dogwood tree.
NARRATION:
At the time of the crucifixion, the dogwood attained the size of the oak and other forest trees.
So strong and firm was the wood of it, that it was chosen for the timber of the cross.
To be used for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the tree;
And Jesus sensed this, smiled upon it, and in His gentle pity for sorrow said to it,
"Because of your regret and pity for my suffering, I make you this promise:
Never again shall the dogwood grow enough to be used for a cross.
Henceforth it shall be slender and bent and twisted;
And its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross: two long petals and two short petals;
And in the center of the outer edge of each petal, there'll be the nail prints brown with rust and stained with blood;
And the center of the flowers will be an image of the crown of thorns;
And all who see it will remember that it was upon the dogwood tree I was crucified;
And this tree shall not be mutilated or destroyed, but cherished as a reminder of my death upon the cross."
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Two petals long, two petals short, a symbol of the cross.
On each, the print of nails and blood, which pictures Jesus lost.
In the center of each flower, the crown of thorns can see.
And so is told the legend of the lowly dogwood tree.
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♥MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGEL♥
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There's a very special place beyond the skies above
somewhere very peaceful that is full of light and Love
That special place is Heaven, where you're free to laugh and roam
it was your time to go there so the angels took you home
And though you're in our thoughts each day throughout the year
at special times like Christmas we all Wish you could be here
Now you're in a better place,your soul is laid to rest
safe with all the Angels for they only take the best.
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Merry Chrismas to all the angles I like to sent my love to each and everone of you angles
bigs hugs from me to you and your family
and friends that you miss you ever day but
in our hearts forever you will not be forgotin
all my love hugs and xxxx from mommy
Granddaughter of Albert and Marie-Jeanne
Belanger take care bye for now
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Tributes for Week Commencing 13th September
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FOR MONDAY
Everyday in some small way,
Memories of you come our way,
Though absent, you are always near,
Still missed, loved, always dear.
FOR TUESDAY
We who love you, sadly miss you,
As it dawns another year,
In our lonely hours of thinking,
Thoughts of you are ever near.
FOR WEDNESDAY
Always a smile, instead of a frown,
Always a hand, when one is down,
Always true, thoughtful and kind,
Wonderful memories they left behind.
FOR THURSDAY
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God can tell us why.
FOR FRIDAY
Our memories build a special bridge
When loved ones have to part.
To help us feel we're with them still
And soothe a grieving heart.
Our memories span the years we shared,
Preserving ties that bind.
They build a special bridge of love
And bring us peace of mind.
FOR SATURDAY
I thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday
And days before that too,
I think of you in silence
I often speak your name
All I have are memories
And your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake
With which I’ll never part
God has you in His keeping
I have you in my heart.
FOR SUNDAY
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories were a lane,
We would walk right up to heaven
And bring you back again.
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one can ever know.
But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more.
To remember all the happy times,
Life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
We pledge to you today:
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you'll always stay.
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bigs hugs from me to you and your
family and friends that you miss you ever day
but in our hearts forever you will not be
forgoten you take care love from me
Sylvie mommy of Samantha
Belanger hugs and XXXX
bye for now good
night
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THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY LOVE YOU ALL
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If I could be an Angel,
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I know just what I'd do.
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I would guard someone special,
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Someone just like you.
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I'd be the friend you need,
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Anytime day or night.
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When you need someone to lead,
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I'd guide you with my light.
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And if you began to stumble,
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I'd reach out my hand to you.
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I'd help with all your trouble,
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And take away your sorrow too.
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But since I'm not an Angel,
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By your side I'll stand.
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And if you begin to stumble,
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I'll reach out my hand.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CORTNIE
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Birthday Remembrance
Thinking of you on your birthday Cortnie
But that is nothing new
For no day dawns and no day ends
Without a thought of you.
We cannot send a birthday card,
Your hand we cannot touch,
But God will take our greetings
To the one we love so much.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CORTNIE
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love you take care big hugs to you
and your family that miss you ever
day more then words can say take
care bye for now love from me
Sylvie mommy of Samantha Belanger
Happy Birthday
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i didnt no you but you were a gorgeous little girl, have fun up there with the angels and watch over your mummy and daddy xx
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If We Could Bring You Back Again
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
By Joanna Fuchs
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