Welcome to Emily's website. This site was created to keep all of Emi's family and friends updated on her progress to win her courageous fight with cancer! She was officially diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma on May 20th of 2004. Just weeks after her first birthday. She received all of her care through Texas Children’s Hospital and the cancer center located in Houston and the local office in McAllen. She went through 42 weeks of treatment including chemo and radiation. On June 12th she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and immediately flown by the kangaroo crew to TCH. On the 15th of June the tumor was 95% removed and she was officially diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiform or GBM. Again she had radiation and chemo. But God had a different kind of Miracle in store for our Emi. Emily Marie Hinsley earned her angel wings on May 27th around 3:30 in the afternoon. She was surrounded by her whole family who loved her dearly and will miss her so much! But right now she is chasing butterflys with Grandpa finally cancer Free.
Emily Marie Hinsley
May 8, 2003 to May 27, 2008







The Chosen Mothers
by Erma Bombeck

Most women become a mother by, some by choice and a few by habit. Did you ever wonder
how mother's of children with life
threatening illnesses are chosen?

Somehow, I visualize God hovering over earth selecting His instruments for progagation with great care and
deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels
to make notes in a giant ledger.......

"Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew"
Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia"
Rutledge, Carrie, twins, partron saint Greard."

Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give
her a child with cancer." The angel is curious. "Why this
one, God? She's so happy."

"Exactly," smiles God, "Could I give a child with cancer
a mother who does not know laughter?
That would be cruel."

"But, does she have patience?" asks the angel,

"I don't want her to have too much patience
or she will drown
in a sea of self-pity and despair.
Once the shock and resentment
wears off, she will handle it."

"I watched her today," said God.
"She has that feeling of self-independence
that is so rare and necessary in a mother.
You see, the child I'm going to
give her has it's own world.
She has to make it live in her world
and that's not going to be easy."

"But Lord, I don't think she believes in you,"
said the angel."No matter, I can fix that.
This one is perfect.
She has just enough selfishness."

The angel gasps, "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child
occasionally, she'll never survive.
Yes, here is the woman
I will bless with a child less
than perfect.
She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied.
She will never take anything her child does for granted. She will never consider a single step ordinary. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see....ignorance, cruelty, prejudice....
and allow her to rise above them."

"And what about her patron saint" asks the angel,
his pen poised in mid-air.

God smiles and says..."A mirror will suffice."




I'll Lend You A Child
I’ll lend you a little time, a child of mine, He said.
For you to love while she lives, and mourn when she is dead.
It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call her back, take care of her for me?
She’ll bring her charms to gladden you, and shall her stay be brief,
You’ll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call, or take her back again?
I fancied that I heard them say, Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter her with tenderness, we’ll love her while we may;
And for the happiness we’ve known, will ever grateful stay.
But shall the angels call for her much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes. And try to understand.
Auther unkown






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Who You’d Be Today by Kenny Chesney

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
Wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
I see your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
Still can't believe you're gone

It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
The death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today

Would you see the world?
Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family?
I wonder, what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
And I know it might sound crazy

It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
The death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today

Today, Today, Today
Today, Today, Today

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
The only thing that gives me hope
Is I know I'll see you again someday

Someday, Someday

Journal

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 6:59 AM CDT

Hello Precious Girl

Is it pretty in Heaven? Are you having fun with Grandpa? Did you meet your great-grandma? Are you running, jumping and laughing? How are the butterflies? I bet they are really pretty in Heaven. Did you meet Jesus? What about God? I bet the best part is you’re healthy again! I bet that’s been the best part of heaven. Life here hasn’t been so great. So many things have happened in the last year it’s overwhelming to even think about. Mommy is trying very hard to keep her life on track. I’m a teacher Emi! You would be so proud of me I know it! I want to teach 6th grade math. Some say I’m crazy but I seem to have a knack for that age group! Ronnie is very tall and cute. All the girls love him. He txts all the time and drives me nuts! You would have had a blast making fun of him and all of his girlfriends would have LOVED you! Justin is the most amazing yell leader! He loves cheer and by god he is doing so well I just love to watch him. We look to the sky when he competes to see if you’re looking. Your looking, right! Bailey is well bailey her crazy coo coo self! She still smells sorry! We still love to eat all of your favorite foods can’t seem to ever let those go. Hot cheetos, salsa and chips, skittles, gum, sunflower seeds, noodles with butter and soda! We talk about you all the time and all the fun stories. You know what Emi we had a ton of really happy times when you were with us. We might have been tested over and over again but we did manage to get lots of wonderful smiles and have some really, really GREAT times. You made them perfect! Thank you so much for making me realize that. I talk about you all the time everybody I meet knows about my Emi and what an amazing little girl you were. Remember your favorite word apparently! You loved to use that word. Wait were you 5 or 15???? I think much older! Guess what else I found God! The boys and I go to a really great church. You would have loved it. I go every Sunday and the boys go with me on the Sunday’s I have them. They can’t wait to go most days. I’m really comfortable there and I always feel better when I leave. I’m going to start attending on Wednesday’s too! I know you’re proud of me. Father Roy did the graduation ceremony from kinder at OLG this last Sunday and said that they were missing one very important little girl but that she had a bigger job in Heaven Emily Marie Hinsley. I bet you are doing an amazing job up there in heaven! Are your muscles big? Can you flex them for me? Did that make you laugh. I miss you so much Emi I can hardly stand it most days. The hole in my heart is just so big that it aches and I think it gets bigger and bigger with each passing day. I miss my sidekick the little girl who jinxed me all the time and completed my thoughts before I did. We were two peas in a pod you and me! You were my sunshine my only sunshine. Remember our song! Hannah Montana has tons of new songs you would love! You would know all the words to them and of course LOVED the movie. I took your brothers. Justin of course had a blast and well Ronnie he almost fell asleep! Silly Ronnie as you would say! Oh my gosh Emi what would you look like now? How tall would you be? I’ll never get to know those things. I have to wait to see you again. But I know I will one day when you come to get me but only when I’m ready remember Emi only when I’m ready. Right now I’m not. Your brothers need me and there is far too much to be done here still! So many people have been affected by you and all you stood for! The football boys miss you too! I see them every so often and they always talk about you. Wow did you make an impact on all of them! I’m so proud to be your mommy. All I have to say is I’m Emily Hinsley’s mommy and light bulbs go off and the conversation is amazing! Wow it’s just amazing to walk in your footsteps. Hey little girl thank you so much because your shoes are incredible to walk in! Everybody has been taking care of me. Mostly Edna and Mindye of course and then Lauren always gives me big, big hugs and tells me how much she misses you and how you were her best friend! She draws you pictures have you seen them? So many people love you Emi. They have all been so helpful to me over the last year. I don’t know how to thank all of them this is really my only source and way to do that. So thank you all my wonderful friends and family for your love and support. And to all my new friends thank you for being there to listen to me! I have a new song that I love to listen to. One of my new friends told me about it he listens to it and thinks of his daughter too! I put the words on your website. I wonder all the time my precious girl, god I miss you Emi, I miss your soft skin, rubbing your feet, your smile, you rubbing my arm, sleeping next to you, making your food, getting you dressed, yelling at me when I picked the wrong clothes, watching your favorite TV shows, playing baby, going to build a bear, laughing with you. I miss you more than I could ever express here more than anyone will ever know. Please send me a sign my precious girl please tell me you’re ok and not to be sad please….

Forever your Mommy

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HEAVEN
Chasing Butterflys

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