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 Destiny Jade
30th June 2000 - 26th October 2005
Definition of Destiny: The inevitable or necessary fate to
which a particular person or thing is destined.
In the early hours of the morning on 30th June 2000, a seemingly healthy and beautiful 7lbs 6oz baby girl named Destiny was born. She thrived throughout the first years of her life reaching every milestone right on time and amazing us all with her intelligence and beauty. Shortly after starting school, Destiny became unwell and she was admitted to hospital to further testing. Never in our wildest dreams did we think it would be anything as serious as cancer. On 29th September 2004 Destiny was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (FAB M4). A month later, after one round of chemotherapy, Destiny was declared in remission and she remained that way as she battled through the next rounds of chemotherapy which lasted almost six months. Destiny completed treatment in March 2005 and enjoyed two well-deserved months away from the hospital. On 2nd June 2005, we learned that Destiny had relapsed. She was admitted to the hospital for another surgery to re-insert a Hickman catheter into her chest. Destiny proceeded to undergo 2 rounds of chemotherapy. In July 2005, we were thrilled to learn a bone marrow match for Destiny had been found. On Thursday 28th July 2005, Destiny was admitted to the hospital to start the intense conditioning phase required before her bone marrow transplant. This included high-dose chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments. Monday 8th August 2005 was the big day which we had been waiting for. Destiny received her bone marrow transplant, a new start for a new life. We were given renewed hope and faith that this would save Destiny's life. Devastatingly, in September we found out Destiny had Veno-Occlusive Disease (VOD) which is a very serious disease of the liver. Destiny also contrated a severe case of pneumonia which sent to her the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit twice. Since transplant, she fought a host of lung fluid and liver function problems. However this brave little girl fought extremely hard for two long months to overcome the complications. Destiny's innocent, fragile life on earth sadly ended on Wednesday 26th October 2005 at 4:20 a.m. and she left this world surrounded by her family and friends. Our hearts have been forever broken but we draw peace from knowing Destiny is no longer in pain. She is free to play and dance her way through heavens gates into eternal life. Her new world will be to roam the streets of heavens, to meet with new friends and be reunited with old friends to share her amazing story and all the wonderful things she achieved during her short life. Destiny is no longer physically here with us but her courageous spirit lives on in our hearts and she will never be forgotten. We have chosen to keep this website open as a resource to other families who are going through similar experiences at ourselves and also to remember the journey of the bravest 5 year old in the entire world.
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Journal
Saturday, November 17, 2007 @ 2:46 PM GMT An awful lot can change in one year. I have been thinking a great deal about coming back to update. I wonder if we still have visitors here. Either way, I am going to keep this site going.
We have recently been dealing with Destiny's 2 year "AngelVersary". I cannot believe it's been 2 whole years since we last held her precious hand. I used to believe time was a great healer. I'm not too sure about that these days. The pain has not eased. Some days are harder than others. We all enjoy talking about Destiny's life and remembering happy (and not so happy) memories. It gives us great joy when people still come up to us and talk about her. Please don't feel you have to purposely dodge the subject. We don't want her ever forgotten. It is sad and sometimes we'll cry but we never want to stop remembering. We were very blessed to have her, even if it was only for 5 years.
As for us...Dan got a new job which is closer to home. It means he can spend more time with the kids after work which is great. I am still working at the daycare nursery. I got my qualification and have my own group of kids. I am their 'keyworker', I get to write reports and I am responsible for certain activities. It gives me a huge amount of pleasure. :-) Chloe is in 'big' school. She's in Reception and loves it, she loves her teacher, she loves her school uniform, she loves the other children in her class...she is such a happy child. After school, she is busy with ballet and gymnastics. She is anxiously anticipating her 5th birthday in February so she can start tap dancing lessons. Chloe and Alexander get on remarkably well. There is very little sibling jealousy. Alex will be 2 soon, time flies so fast. It feels like he grows taller every day. He certainly gets heavier! The daycare nursery where I work has been wonderful for him socially. Our big boy is now in the toddler room, he causes mayhem but he's got a cute face so he gets away with it! In June this year, Jessica gave birthday to angel Destiny's half-brother Mackenzie James. We see them from time to time.
Both Dan and I have always wanted a large family. Unfortunately, I had a hysterectomy earlier this year. I had pre-cancerous cells and they did not want to take a risk. To be honest, neither did I. I am still young and needless to say, I was devastated. I am incredibly grateful that I got to be a mom to Destiny and that I gave birth to 2 children of my own. We are in the process of starting adoption. It is very exciting! We think we will adopt from Russia. Nothing is set in stone. The process is lengthy and complicated. I will definitley make an effort to keep you updated.
I do find it hard to visit other children's sites. We have lost more little friends along the way. All I can say is I know they are all together and finally eternally free.
Destiny ~ we miss you poppet. Everytime we look at the night sky, we see a special star twinking and thank God for little miracles. That miracle star is you. Love you forever and ever. XOXOXOX
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