Kristen

Shaving my head is a much smaller price than any of these children pay. I only wish I could do more. I am a proud member of a group known as the "Spirit Jumpers". It was through them that I found this little girl...just a little older than my eldest child. Her name was Samantha Hartsfield...and she was a beautiful soul. For months I followed along (and sent cards, etc. when I could) and watched as she, her parents, family and friends were tormented by the way Osteosarcoma ravaged her body. I wish that I had lived closer...and that I had been able to do something to help her. I knew some of what they were feeling...as my mother in law passed away after cancer had ravaged her body. I had taken care of her before her death...all the while watching...paralyzed and unable to stop the disease. I can't even fathom losing one of my children, much less to lose them in such a manner. If I can only raise $50 then so be it. That's $50 more towards making sure that no one ever has to go through this again.

If you wish to see the little girl who changed my life (and send her family some well wishes, prayers, and thoughts) please see here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sammiehartsfield