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A Short Message About Sara...

After an 18 month battle with AML and ALL (two types of Leukemia), Sara passed away, at home, with family by her side on Monday morning,age 6.

Over the last 6 months her family spent many weekends doing the things Sara loved -- spending time at the beach, visiting her grandmother in the Bay Area, drawing, traveling, and many other things. We knew this was a possibility, but chose to cherish and celebrate her remaining life instead of holing her up in a hospital. That was the right decision.

The outpouring of support throughout this battle has been a truly inspirational miracle -- we have met more kind-hearted strangers than we could ever imagine, and received so much from generous supporters as we fought to bring Sara through her cancer battle. We hope that Sara's strength in the face of disease, love in the face misery, and smile in the face of pain gives each of you a new hope for what is possible.

Through the work done to save Sara, other patients will find marrow donors in the years to come and go on to live happy lives -- this is Sara's legacy, and for that we are so very grateful.

Thank you to each of you who have worked so hard for Sara, and please always remember that no child should go through what she has ... and that increasing the number of willing Asian donors will ensure that. Please support marrow donation, and cherish those whom you love.

If you'd like to leave any comments or share how Sara may have touched your life, please feel free!

Update (Tuesday, Aug 16)

For those who have asked, cards can be sent to:

Ruehling Family
PO Box 458
Three Rivers, CA 93271

For those who so desire, gifts can be made in Sara's honor to either of the non-profit organizations below, both of which went all-out for Sara, and continue to fight for other patients:

Children's Hospital - Central California
http://www.childrenscentralcal.org/Giving.asp?ID=14

Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M)
231 East 3rd St. #G107
Los Angeles, CA 90013
http://www.asianmarrow.org/donationsa3m.htm

Update (Wednesday, Aug 17)

There will be a memorial service for Sara on Sunday, August 28th near Visalia - all who have loved her or been touched by her are absolutely welcome to come ... we would love to see you. Please see here for details.

Eric and Betsy Metzgar

*52	18:45 - 08.21.2005

Sara's spirit stole our heart and her exhuberance for life still does. Our family's thoughts are of all of you at this time.
Fondly, Eric, Betsy, Jennie and Carrie Metzgar

DeDe Basile

*51	17:42 - 08.21.2005

Dear Ginger, Robert and Kelsey, Our prayers and sympathies are with you during this difficult time. We were in the SLO FCC with your family and your girls were always so sweet! Sara had a wonderful forever family. God bless you all, DeDe, Jude, Max, Meigan and Mollie Basile
(Cambria, CA)

Stephanie Hoffman

*50	14:39 - 08.21.2005

Ginger, Robert and Kelsey, it is through thick tears of sorrow and the strong desire to be there to hug each of you that I write this message. SAra was such a SWEETHEART and she will be truly missed by many. Please know that we cherish the little time that we had with her and we will always remember that vibrant smile of hers. We love you all and will keep you all in our prayers. I will call soon. Love- Stephanie, Paul and Ryan

Tanja Wood

*49	13:35 - 08.21.2005

Reading through the many loving messages to Sara, Ginger, Robert and Kelsey in this guestbook brought tears to my eyes. There are no easy answers for why so many children on this earth have to suffer in so many ways. Though I never met Sara, working closely with you in the past, Ginger, I am certain she could not have found a mother with a bigger heart than yours. As a mother myself, I simply cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. I know that big heart of yours and Sara�s father�s and sister Kelsey�s � are struggling now with that loss of daughter, sister, joyful warrior-child Sara in her physical form. Undoubtedly though, her spirit lives on and will continue to shine brightly, lovingly, protectingly� With sympathy and love,
Tanja

Deborah Martinez

*48	00:27 - 08.21.2005

I am so sorry for your loss. I know only to well the sense of shock you must be going through because though we who have lived through our childrens fight against cancer and know the statistics, having our worst nightmare actual occur is almost uncomprehensible! Sara was a sweet child and so well loved I hope the knowledge that you did all you had in your power to do for her will give you comfort.
Deborah Forever Vanessa's Mommy

Pam Marlow

*47	16:11 - 08.20.2005

"Sorrow passes quickly once we truely understand the flower that was once our own is held now in God's hand."
Sara was a beautiful, vibrant flower that will forever bloom in everyones hearts.

irene teraoka

*46	11:32 - 08.20.2005

Hello Robert, Kelsey, and Ginger:
Know that you will always be a very special part of our family. We all have been truely blessed this past year in getting to know you all. Sara was a super dancer and my mom says that she will always remember how happy Sara was over at her house. We had such a FANTASTIC time!

We will always be there for you, please know that.

God Bless

Kerry, Irene, Brent, Jordyn and Caleb

pam lockhart

*45	11:28 - 08.20.2005

Robert, Ginger & Kelsey: Love from your neighbors in Three Rivers. There are no words as we passed you on the street, but were alwasy encourages by your happy outlook. I lost my "baby" sister last August to cancer and can only say grief is endured and we manage. In the most unbelievable ways she also taught us thru her death how to live. Sara and Rhonda have elevated my thinking about our journey and today we are planting a Jacaronda tree that we will baby thru the winter storms and look at everyday to remind us of Sara's & Rhonda's love and courage. Much love, the Lockharts

Jun Liu and Family

*44	08:13 - 08.20.2005

Dear Ginger, Robert & Family:

I visited Sara's website on 17th and I am very sad to know Sara has left. Although I have not got a chance to meet Sara, I am glad that she has been in a loving family for last 6 years. We wish we can do more to help her in searching for the marrow. Sara will be in our heart forever!

Please take care!

Jun Liu and family

Teri Sindelar

*43	00:59 - 08.20.2005

Dear Robert & Ginger & Kelsey
I want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss you are feeling ,I know the pain ! its more than a person should have to bare. Whats helps me is knowing how many lifes were touched and loved by one so young. Many people live thier whole life and never have that, and how lucky we were to be the parents of such a person!! we are truly Blessed to have had them , they will be in our hearts forever noting can very take that away. Love to you all . Teri Sindelar

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