Brandy was an epilepsy success story. Because of all I learned on this list, Brandy went from having clusters every few days to 359 days seizure free. We conquered the epilepsy, it was lymphoma that took  my 5 year old boy from me . But I do not want him remembered for his epilepsy, nor his lymphoma. We need to remember him for the things he loved... Jelly Sticks, sitting on Mom's lap, swimming, riding in a car, his big sister Sasha, playing with Jessica, ice cream, running in the water, boat rides, taking Dad's spot in bed, a good bone, walks in the woods, walks anywhere ! Brandy was good natured and loyal, sweet and loving. He was a spoiled little boy, who never let his problems interfere with his life. He took his medications willingly. He trusted me implicitly.

What then, can you do for one who loves and trusts so freely and willingly, but let them go when the time has come, no matter how much it hurts the one who is left behind ?.

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BRANDY

August, 1996 - December 1, 2001

Katie O'Banner
May the Shamrocks fall softly, dear lass

Banner really belonged to our 23 year old daughter. Banner owned us all.   Cheri wanted an Irish Setter and she bought Banner in 1988 with her own money, Cheri was in third grade and she and Banner were inseparable, oh,  what sweet memories I have of the two of them playing dress up, making mud pies or lately, Banner nosing Cheri when she was studying.    When Cheri went away to college, Banner stayed here,   so mom and dad could take care of her but Banner knew who her mistress was...it was Cheri.  

Banner took ill on Thanksgiving Day, 2001.  It was sudden and swift, she left us a mere two weeks later, leaving a hole in the hearts of this whole family, including her Epi pal, Kirk.  He is still looking for her.    Banner was a prima donna, daintily tiny and quite the lady.  Her dad bought her the sheepskin rug on which she is lying, she looks every bit the diva she was.  Oh, how we miss this girl. 

"The needle that pierces our hearts carries the thread that binds us to Heaven."    -unknown

BANNER

February 14, 1988 - December 6, 2001

Healthy and at peace at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for
Ed, Jan and Cheri Torrez and missed by her Epi boy, Kirk