User blog:ItsjustJake/Sammy

I wanted to write a blog post more than anyhting else. I just don't know what to say...

This morning, a very dear friend of mine named Sammy passed away. She was, in short, amazing. Incredible even. She was a star athlete- early on the day that she was diagnosed with Terminal brain cancer, she broke several school track records. She was a member of several soccer teams, including the Stars of Massachusetts. She was practically a genius; she academically achieved wonders and was one of the smartest people I know. She skiied like a shooting star, flying down the mountain so fast even Ski Patrol couldn't catch her. And, each and every day, she kept her big, bright smile on, warming the hearts of everyone she met. She made my day on more occasion than one. I could always count on a smile from her, and she would find a way to cheer me up and make me smile too. It wasn't just me who experienceed this- it was experieced by anyone with the pelasure of being with her for even just a minute. She was truly a great person, witha kind heart and bubbly attitude.

She was diagnosed with Terminal brain Cancer last April. We started a group called 'Sam Nation' to raise money for her and her family. The support was immense. With over 600 followers on Facebok, the group became immesnly popular. Events were held for her, T-shirts and bracelets were sold, and donations were given to the family. For a while, all seemed well. After her first real set of seizures, she slowly regained the ability to have conversation and read her favorite books: the harry Potter series. Then, thing got worse. She started having seizures again. She lost some function. Then, she recovered. This pattern continues for quite some time. The, around November, she began to lose mobility in her arms and legs. She could not really enjoy Thanksgiving; it hurt to swallow her food. She continues on a downward spiral until seh passed away epacefully this morning.

I never expected this. You never expect someone to be gone, even when they are. It didn't make sense. It still doesn't make sense. I expect to wake up and see her at school tomorrow, or get another "Sam Update" about her status frmo her father. Even though I kenw it was coming, i could have never picture this. The shock was immense.

This holiday season, please please please be rgateful for what you have. Life is too short and precious to waste.

We all wish we could have expressed to Sammy how much we love her. I only hope she knows that word could never have done her justice.

This is her Obituary. I hope she realized she was more than wrods on a paper. She was so strong, fighting until the very last moment...

I don't exactly know why I wrote this. I wanted to express my sorrow. But mostly, I think iw ant you to pray for her. I don't care who you pray to. Pray to someone anyone- pray to sam herself. Just please, pray for her and her family.

I would like to end with a positive: as cliche as this is, Sam truly is in a better place now. She worked so hard and fought for so long, and she deserves a rest. Hope to see you soon, Sammy.

R.I.P Sammy Prescott, December 1st, 2011