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Ashleigh Marie Kieliszewski 
Ashleigh "Monkey" Marie Kieliszewski
July 12, 2001 - March 29, 2006
Ashleigh started limping April 28, 2004. After many visits to the doctor, Ashleigh was diagnosed with Stage IV, high risk Neuroblastoma June 7, 2004, one month before her third birthday. After 6 rounds of chemo, Ashleigh was NED (No Evidence of Disease) in November 2004. She received a stem cell transplant November 27, 2004. On December 8, 2004 she was admitted to PICU with complications from her transplant. With a miraculous recovery, Ashleigh was discharged home January 21, 2005. After a wonderful 8 months, Ashleigh relapsed with Neuroblastoma September 7, 2005. On March 29, 2006, 21 months since her diagnosis, our beautiful angel on earth passed away at home and became the most beautiful angel in heaven.
We miss you so much, in so many ways,
But we'll be together again in heaven one day.
We love you Monkey!
Dykehouse Photography
"Let me hold you in my heart, my soul, and in my dreams...experiencing you in my mind...for loving you is the greatest gift, joy of my life."
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2007 GOLD MEDALIST WINNER
IN THE MOONBEAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS!
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation.
We are pleased to offer the first book in a series, "Ashleigh's Fairies". This book demonstrates a child's special openness to love that can come from things adults cannot readily explain. During the months prior to her passing, Ashleigh spoke often about her fairy friends, inspiring this warm and touching story. Ashleigh brought inspiration and joy to many during her short life, may her words continue to do so.
COMING IN MARCH 2008! "ASHLEIGH'S RAINBOW" illustrated by Ashleigh & Friends
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation
We are excited to announce the release, March 29, 2008, of "Ashleigh's Fairies" the second book in the "Ashleigh Marie Series". This book details Ashleigh's observations and ideas about rainbows. What makes this colorful and inspiring book particulary special is the beautiful forward to the book written by Ashleigh's Oncologist and the collection of illustrators. "Ashleigh's Rainbow" features illustrations by "Ashleigh and Friends". Many of these friends had or are currently battling childhood cancer.
If you would like to order books from the "Ashleigh Marie Series", please visit our website:
Ashleigh Marie Books Website
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Ashleigh's Favorite Song
Journal
Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:41 PM CDT Dear Family and Friends,
Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July Holiday. We went to Alpena for the 4th and the weather was absolutely perfect and we had a great time, though missing Ashleigh every minute. We did lots of swimming, playing on the beach, taking boat rides, and lighting lots of fireworks. We visited Ashleigh’s “resting place” , as we call it, and took some balloons and other little goodies for her birthday. Ryan spent a lot of time arranging things at the foot of her head stone and making sure her Barbie balloon was tied just right. It is such a peaceful place ... the sun was out with just enough shade from the large tree right next her, the birds were chirping, there was a family of squirrels playing in a tree near by and her Lilac trees, hydrangeas, and daisies were beautiful. A little gust of wind blew by to make her wind chime go...maybe Ashleigh telling us Hi.
We are heading to Chicago next weekend for the annual Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation Conference. The agenda has lots of interesting research topics and we will be selling some of Ashleigh’s books there. We also plan on doing some swimming, sight seeing, and taking Ryan to a Medieval Times Restaurant.
Ben’s first birthday party was lots of fun. He had a great time. I can’t believe our Boo Bear is already one. When everyone was leaving we were standing out in front of our house and just then a rainbow came out right in front of us. It was the most beautiful rainbow I have ever seen. It was a full rainbow and the colors were so bright and then a double rainbow appeared. I think Ashleigh may have sent a special gift to Boo for his birthday. I posted a picture of it but it just doesn’t do it justice for how bright and full it was.
Ashleigh’s 7th Birthday is in two days, July 12th. She would be 7 years old. I wonder what she would have wanted for her birthday this year. I’m sure her and Molly and all her angel friends are probably already celebrating. We are going to have an Ashleigh dinner with pizza, cheetos (lots of cheetos), Bug juice, and rainbow sherbet. Sounds like the perfect dinner. We got a helium tank and we’re going to blow up lots and lots of balloons and write messages on them before we have the grand release to float up to heaven. Such a difficult day.....we miss Ashleigh terribly.....as we do every day.
To Monkey,
MEMORIES OF YOU
The angels led you safely home
But you left some things behind
Treasured gifts beyond compare, those of a special kind.
You left behind your gift of love, you gave so faithfully
You left behind the ones you loved
Many cherished memories.
And from early dawn to setting sun
Each day our whole life through
Our hearts will hold a special place, for memories of you.
(c) Judith Morse
Happy Birthday Ashleigh....We love you....Forever and ever, never forget.
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Links: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8Qbs27Ns3aMM4 Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation
http://www.beebo.info/warriors.htm Neuroblastoma Warriors
http://www.lunchforlife.org/ Raise Money For Neuroblastoma
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