This is my tribute to a beautiful, brave 7 year old girl, Peyton Elizabeth
Rudd. Although I never
met her or knew her
personally, She touched my life in a very deep, very special way. I first
became acquainted with Payton, when her Great-Aunt,
Jean sent an e-mail informing the Quilt Of Love Angels that Peyton had a tumor on her
brain stem, which was revealed to be a Glioblastoma. This was revealed in June 2007,
when she was taken to the
Emergency Room, because of sudden vision, hearing and balance problems.
I fallowed her progress and prayed for her daily, along with countless
others. Peyton underwent surgery from which she had an amazing
recovery and no neurological problems. Then she
took 6 weeks of radiation treatments, along with a radiation sensitizing
drug to which she responded well. She was able to go to school and start first grade. Her next 2 MRI's showed that
what remained
of the tumor was shrinking. In January 2008, she began to have
similar systems to when she was
first diagnosed.
An MRI confirmed that the tumor had come back. Surgery and Radiation were
not an option, so, she begin Chemotherapy and her battle continued. On
October 9th, 2008, her battle ended.
She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Peyton and her family have touched countless lives around the world. Her
family and friends will always remain in my prayers
and thoughts. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of precious
Peyton and her family. I learned what it truly means to have courage, hope
and faith, from 2 people, my grandma and sweet Peyton. Peyton's smile and
positive attitude taught me to
live life to the fullest and find joy in each moment, no matter what life
brings my way. Peyton, thank you sweetie, for sharing your beautiful
smile, your amazing courage and life with us!
Thank you Lord, for Peyton Elizabeth!
Peyton, we love you baby girl! I can't wait to meet you.
Welcome home sweetheart!
