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Taylor Marie Watson 
Welcome to Taylor's Web Page. Taylor is the daughter of John and Angi Watson and was born on August 15, 2001. This web site has been created to keep family and friends updated on Taylor's Journey.
Taylor was recently misdiagnosed with Medulloblastoma and rediagnosed with Atypical Teratoid / Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), a rare and aggressive form of cancer. This type of cancer is so new to the medical field and rare, we haven't found any information on a protocol for treating it.
Please sign the guestbook often so Angi and John will know we're thinking of them.
Look at past journal entries to view previously posted information.
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Journal
Tuesday, April 8, 2009
Angi emailed me this morning asking me to post this on Taylor's site....
Dear Dee, family and friends,
I just wanted to say "Happy Easter to my Angel in Heaven-Taylor Marie". I miss her always, and I want her to know that we all think of her at this special time. Her last Easter here on earth was April 16, 2006. I remember everyone at my parent's house that day, and how we were all so happy, and Taylor was playing and laughing about the dogs running after Ryan. Who would of thought she would only be here two more weeks after that. Each holiday doesn't get easier, I think it's harder, because I know how much she enjoyed this time as much as Christmas. I still have the window decals(from the Easter basket that the church members gave Taylor from Oakhurst Church of Christ in Farmington) on the front of the stereo cabinet, that she placed there that year before we returned back to St. Jude the last time for other oral chemo treatment(we left the end of February and returned home two weeks later.) Of course we received bad news that there was nothing else they could do. I didn't believe that and kept praying and hoping for a miracle. Well, I guess God had other plans for Taylor and took that precious gift to be with him. Her last breath was in my arm's and I will never forget that.
So as I say goodbye to everyone please remember all the wonderful memories and time you had with Taylor. She is free from all her sickness and now lives a better life than us. One day I hope to be spending the rest of my life with her. God Bless all of you and thank God everyday for all your blessings.
Love, Angie
Dear Dee,
It has been 3 months since I last emailed you. Christmas and the New Year has passed, but the memories of Taylor never fade. They say that each year will get easier, but not for me. Every day, every minute, second or hour I think of her. One evening when I was on the caring bridge site I visited many of my St. Jude families, and was so happy to see how well these kids are doing. I wish that I was in their shoes. I'm always thinking and dreaming how Taylor would be today. She would be in school and probably telling me what to do. She was very determined to do what all the other kids were doing too. I visit the mausoleum where she was laid to rest and change the flower arrangement with each holiday, birthday, and when she passed away. I know her soul is not there, but I know that little body is. She left that body on April 29, 2006 and has been living with the Angels and Jesus.
Since the New Year started I have been working as usual after I had my surgery in September. I spend time at Mom and dad's house occasionally. Mom and dad are doing good. Dad is having surgery this week to repair an inguinal hernia. I hope he does well. I have been looking for a new job and hope to relocate in the Carolinas. On Thursday March 26 and Friday March 27 I attended the St. Jude radiothon in Morgantown. I spoke on the radio about our time at St. Jude and all they did for us. This was the 3rd year I was present for this fundraiser to support St. Jude. This year St. Jude is building a Dream home in Morgantown. The other two homes were built in Charleston. Starting April 3rd the tickets will go on sell. I will be doing an interview at the house which will be on TV in May or June to help with the selling of the tickets. It is like the one I did for WCHS-TV in 2007 along with Ben Bowen's family.
I wanted to let every one know that since the start of the selling of the memory balls for Taylor I have sold 112. This makes a total of $560.00 to St. Jude. Lyn Halapy and her husband George have done an excellent job on the making of these balls and we hope to continue to sell more. Her store can make anyone a ball for all types of occasions. If you or you know someone who would like to contact Lyn her web site is www.alittlestitch@aol.com.
As Easter approaches and Taylor's passing I hope that every one thanks God every day for all the blessing's they have and the health of their children. Life is a gift and we sometimes forget how precious it is. My life changed when I lost Taylor, and I never want anyone to experience this kind of loss.
Well, I guess I will go and thank you all who continue to write in the guest book and check on me. Taylor is always watching over me and I know she loved us all. She was an amazing little girl who taught everyone how to be strong and loving no manner what was put in front of her. Take care and GOD BLESS you all.
Love,
Angie
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Hospital Information: Taylor Marie Watson
315 Maryland Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
Links: http://www.tg.stjude.org/ourPartners.htm Thanks and Giving Campaign
http://www.kinfolknet.org A great program that lends computers to ill children and their families
http://www.tumbleweedfoundation.org Tumbleweed Foundation
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