REMEMBERING SAHARA ALDRIDGE
Dear Friends: Shortly after 12 Noon I was contacted by Greg Talbut, Manager of The Show-Me Center Concert Arena (site of Rick Springfield's "Concert for Sahara" last December 8th) to advise me that Sahara Aldridge died last night after a valiant battle with cancer over the past 17 months. Like many of you who have followed Sahara's brave battle, my heart is shattered. But I celebrate her sweet soul. I would like to encourage those of you who care to leave a message for Sahara's sweet parents, Amy and Shannon on Sahara's website at: http://saharaaldridge.blogspot.com/. They are both beautiful people. They need our prayers and positive thoughts at this tragic time. I thank the Good Lord for allowing me to meet Sahara, Amy and Shannon, her Grandma Dooley and Jennifer Hecht, Saraha's 6th grade teacher. Sahara was 13. Never in my life have I met someone with such a beautiful spirit and humanity. To those of you who pray, please lift them up. To those of you who worship differently, please keep them in your heart today and in the difficult days ahead. They need our unconditional LOVE and SUPPORTIVENESS most immediately.
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posted by Michael Manning @ 8:23 PM
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oh Michael, I am so sorry.
((hugs))
It broke my heart to read of Sahara's passing last night. What a shock. We lost Grant here in our community recently, too. All our little angels...
I'm so sorry Michael!
I wish a cure for this dreaded thing had been found first. One day they will discover one, but until that day...
I'll visit her family's site.
(((Love & hugs to you for all you did for her)))
Sending my sympathies to those touched by this brave girl.
You know how I feel about this. So very sad. Rest in peace darling girl.
barngoddess: When its a child it hurts us all. Thank you, dear.
kinnicchick: My condolences on the loss of Grant and thank you for writing!
Carolyn: Your words mean so much. I've had 539 lurkers in the past 48 hours and I want to urge everyone to please feel free and go beyond your comfort zone. Expression is a gift. Yours meant a lot Carolyn, thanks!
Katie: Sahara was a bright example of humanity and selfless love towards others. May her life stand as an example to the rest of us to put ego aside and live richly and fully! Thanks for writing!
Patti_Cake: As a mother, I can only imagine the empathy you must have for Amy and Shannon--two beautiful people who need our prayers, meditations and good wishes at this tender time.
TO 852 BROTHERS & SISTERS WHO ARE LURKERS as of 6:15 p.m.:
God's gift to us of expressing ourselves is welcomed, particularly in circumstances as these. By so doing, you will enhance the communication circle of others struggling to comprehend and lend Love and Supportiveness. Please come forward and leave a message if you happen by. I understand that this means leaving "comfort zones" for some of you, but we have only today! Please seize the opportunity here and feel free to share. God Bless!
-Michael
I just hate to hear that! I'm so sorry...
all my sympathy, and I'm heading over to the site now.
Suzanne: You are a loving person and I appreciate your decision to reach out. There can never be too many people who express unconditional Love and Supportiveness to Amy and Shannon and their family members at this time. Thank you.
I am so sorry. Sorry for you, but certainly sorry for her parents, all of those who love her.
I was blessed to meet a young boy named Severin Brenny when I worked on a story about congenital heart defects. He lost his battle and it broke my heart. I'm still in touch with his family. I keep the teddy bear that 2 year old and his family gave me after I wrote his story. He inspired me to work in non-profit pr. I realized informing people about how they can make a difference was what I could do, when I otherwise felt helpless.
I wish you the best.
Jessica: Thank you for sharing your story. It means a great deal. We are here one moment and in another breath we can be gone leaving others in great anguish. Acknowledging this is a strength. I also received a nice e-mail from The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
No loss is greater than a single person.
Michael....I am shocked and saddened by the news. It's funny how we get so caught up in our everyday lives and just go go go....I appreciate the email and have taken a moment to send a prayer to the Heavens, Sahara's family and all who were involved with her.I feel for her family. Cancer is a beast!!!She certainly fought a large battle...but in the end it taught us all the strength that she had to go through what she did can certainly show us to fight the fight!!! Win or lose, we all learned to NOT give up. She didn't give up, she fought and taught us adults to fight no matter what we are going through.My prayers and condolences to the family. You did an excellent job of keeping us aware, and I thank you for that. Blessings to you....
Thomas: I so appreciate your kindness and particularly your big heartedness in using your own website last year to make more people aware of Sahara's plight.
Renae: Parents like yourself truly feel this little girl's humility and determination. I agree. She set an example for us all.
My heart felt sympathies to Sahara's family..This is so sad to hear.
Hugs for you Michael.~
Thinking of the Aldridges and wishing I could be there this Saturday. My love to all. It broke my heart. My daughter is the same age. She was a lucky girl to have so many wonderful people in her circle; yourself included. Godspeed.
A fine post, Michael. You did an excellent dedication to Sahara. Condolences to all.
Michael, what a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. She will be missed and my heart aches for her parents and friends.
You have done such a wonderful job supporting this special girl. Thank you!
Michael, I'm so sorry for you to have lost such a great friend. I know she and her family were touched by all that you did for her, and we should all be so lucky to know someone like her and you.
Thank you dear Heidi. You're a sweet person.
Karen: You will be here in The Cape with your spirit of giving and empathy. Thank so much.
Knitti-Me: You compliment me, and you're kind to do so. But it is Sahara's sweet spirit that touched us all to do something--anything we could think of. And we will continue to do so with Love and Supportiveness with Amy and Shannon now. Thanks again.
Becky: I wish you could have attended the concert last December to meet this extraordinary girl with her equally extraordinary parents and family. It was a huge Blessing in my own life and for all of us. I will never forget this sweet angel who touched us all. Thank you, Becky.
jean-luc-picard: Thank you, my friend. Condolences will be shared here, I can assure you.
I remember you going to the concert last year....
My heart goes out to her family and friends, especially you since I know you. Your tribute was wonderful.
Teresa: Your kid words mean so much! Thank you.
I'm stopping by to give you a *hug* Michael. I'm sorry about Sahara...I will keep her family and friends in my thoughts.
I hope you are well, even if sad.
kat
She put up such a brave fight. Such an inspiration. I'm very sad.
Kat: Yes, we all ache, but we celebrate the gifts she brought to our lives.
Bud: I know her parents whom I met with appreciate your Love and Understanding as a parent yourself. Thanks my friend.
This is a real tear jerker, I send my deepest sympathies and love to her family.
Ellee: Our pain allows us to release our mercy at such a time. It reminds us how human we are and that we are feeling people who can love. That's how I feel. Thanks for writing, Ellee.
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