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Rabekah.
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June 6, 2008
Hi Everyone,
The Bekah Bands have been ordered and will be
shipped in 5-7 business days!! I will send them
right out as soon as I get them. Our trip to the
PICU went well. We have established a Memorial
Endowment in her name, called Rabekah's Rainbow
Memorial Fund. This fund will go directly to
patients and families who have been diagnosed
with a terminal illness. Every year on April 16th
we will be holding a Race For Rabekah Marathon
to help raise money for this fund. Our family
believes Rabekah ran an Amazing Race through her
short life and we feel the need on this one day
to Race in her name and give to others the
support that was given to her and our family. We
hope that all of you will join us either at the
race or in your own community! We will update the
site a few months before the Race to get the word
out as well as making Banners availible and a
special rainbow running stick to carry through
the race. Thank you all again!
The Hicks Family
May 17, 2008
Hi Everyone,
I has been a while since we have updated you and
we do apologize. We have just returned from our
trip to Disney. We were invited by some friends
of ours and went along with them. We had such an
amazing time. It was very difficult being there
again and this time without our Princess Bekah
but I do believe she was with us in spirit. On
our drive to the Airport I just happened to look
out my window and saw the strangest Rainbow I
think I have ever seen, and it followed us the
entire drive. I do have pictures and will post
them soon. The day we went to Sea World there
were what I believe were 3 Eagles flying right
over Shamu Stadium and of course our first night
there I met a little girl who had just done a
princess makeover an she chose to be Ariel. She
was just so excited and was dancing all around
in her dress with a tail and crown. I saw in her
what I saw in Bekah each and every day of her
sweet life and miss so much now. Our last night
was spent at Magic Kingdom and we had front row
seats at the Spectrum Parade. It was so
beautiful and thankfully dark because I cried.
Then I looked up at the moon and saw a rainbow
around the moon and swear I could smell her.
Friends tell me that these are the kisses we
need to get us through the many moments of pain
we suffer when we loose a loved one. There was
so many things in my life I was taking for
granted and never took the time or even felt it
necessary to take the time to slow down and
look, listen and take in all that has been given
to us here on this Earth and beyond. There is so
much we don't even know happening out beyond
what is put directly in front of us. We saw the
intent and beauty of life in Rabekah, how she
shared with us all the positive in her life
instead of her pain and she was our example of
what a perfect walk before God should be. Her
strength, compassion and unrestricted love is a
testimony that many of us hope one day, we too
will share with others, just as she did with us.
Please don't be afraid to talk about her or to
share her story. We think that's what she would
want. Also, this Tuesday Glenn, myself and the
Girls will be making a special visit to the PICU
where Rabekah spent alot of time, to make a
Donation on behalf of our family, her memory and
with thanks to all of you. We have had a Special
Framed picture made of the double Rainbow we all
saw last summer over the river right outside of
her hospital room as well as the reading that
was done at her Memorial Service, A Brave Soul
which was printed and framed as well. We will be
updating the website with pictures of this
presentation later this week. We want to thank
you all for helping make this possible and for
all the support that has been given to Rabekah
and our Family.
We also would like to make the Bekah Bands
available to anyone who would like to wear one.
They are a purple wrist band that say RABEKAH.
We have found comfort in wearing them and
sharing her story with those who ask what they
are for. We will be making them available at
cost, they are 3 dollars each. I will be
ordering them on Thursday May 29th and will be
placing the order for only the number of people
interested and will have no extras. Please pass
this info along to others you know who might
want one. Some people haven't been getting new
updates. Please send us a check, money order or
cash, whatever is easier for you, 3 dollars for
each band along with your return address and
number of Bekah Bands you want to the following
address: Glenn & Shannon Hicks BEKAH BANDS
39 Hicks Road, Corinna, Maine. 04928 Please make
the checks or money order out to the Rabekah
Fund. I will post an update when I place the
order to let you know when to expect your bands.
Much Love,
The Hicks Family
April 17, 2008
Hello Everyone,
Glenn and I were sent this like by our Sister
Deb and thought we would share it with all of
you who also share in our pain. Hope you enjoy
and share it with others.
Much Love, Glenn, Shannon & Girls
http://www.inspiringthots.net/movie/wu-missing-me.php
April 15, 2008
Rabekah would be turning 5 this Wednesday, April
16th. A sad day but we do plan to celebrate it
by flying her a Hello Kitty Kite, sending Purple
Balloons with her Birthday Cards tied to them
off in the sky. This birthday was one that she
anticipated so very much. For her it meant
becoming a big girl, starting school, loosing
teeth, swimming all by herself and getting her
very first bicycle. We ask as you all think of
her on her Birthday that you remember the
strong, fun, giving and very loving soul she was
and never forget the many lessons she taught and
the amazing trust she had in God that one day he
would heal her perfectly! Hope the day finds you
all well and filled with tears, not of sorrow
but of joy in that God called upon her to finish
her task here and she did so vibrantly and
perfectly without complaint. We miss her so very
much and thank you all for such loving support
these past 10 months.
Words from an Angel
I have not turned my back on you, so there is no
need to cry.
I am watching you from Heaven, just beyond the
morning sky.
I've seen you almost fall apart, when you almost
couldn't stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you and watched him
take your hand.
He told me you were in more pain than I could
ever be.
He wiped His eyes and swallowed hard, then gave
your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my touch or see me by
your side,
I've whispered that I Love You and wiped each
tear you've cried.
So please try not to ache for me, we'll meet
again one day.
Beyond the dark and stormy sky,
A Rainbow lights the way.
Much Love,
Glenn, Shannon and the Girls
April 7, 2008
On the day Rabekah passed Glenn and I saw three
Eagles Circle outside the Window of her Room.
Thought some of you might be interested to know!!
A Brief Exploration Of The Spiritually Of The
Eagle
The eagle is present across a range of beliefs
or philosophies;
The Eagle represents spiritual protection,
carries prayers, and brings strength, courage,
wisdom, illumination of spirit, healing,
creation, and a knowledge of magic. The eagle
has an ability to see hidden spiritual truths,
rising above the material to see the spiritual.
The eagle has an ability to see the overall
pattern, and the connection to spirit guides and
teachers. The eagle represents great power and
balance, dignity with grace, a connection with
higher truths, intuition and a creative spirit
grace achieved through knowledge and hard work.
The dictionary of scripture and myth, describes
the eagle as;
A symbol of the holy spirit, which flies, as it
were, through the mind (air) from the higher
nature (heaven) to the lower nature (earth) and
soars aloft to the self (sun).
In ancient Egypt and Babel the eagle was;
The symbol of the noon sun, which signified the
Great Spirit.
A sermon written by T. Rhonda Williams explores
the tradition within the English church of
placing the bible on the outstretched wings of
an eagle, and concludes;
In sacred symbolism the eagle stands for that
power of rising above the earth, above the
physical and the literal, into the heavens of
rarefied faith, a mystic intuition, and a
penetrating spiritual intuition.
Many native cultures accept, with some
variances, that;
The eagle carries prayers to the creator.
This description of the connection between the
holy spirit and the eagle from an unknown
source, includes reference to the nature and the
power of the eagle spirit;
The message to the soul appeared through the
higher side of the consciousness. It sped forth
with a directness and sureness of aim that might
be compared to the flight of an eagle, which is
a symbol of the holy spirit descending. It took
possession of the soul mightily, so that it had
to express outwardly that which was communicated
to it from within.
April 3, 2008
While in North Caroline for a visit I was
sitting outside with my Sister-in-Law Denise and
had for the first time opened up about how I was
feeling with the Loss of Bekah. I was very
emotional and as I wiped the tears from my eyes
and looked up into the sky, there in the
beautiful bright blue sky, around the sun was a
rainbow. I just knew that it was her, telling
me Mommy, I'm okay. I just knew it. It was
the most Beautiful Rainbow I think I have ever
seen in my life because I knew she painted it,
brilliantly- just for me! I asked Denise to grab
her Camera and take some pictures so I could
share this with all of you. I hope you enjoy
them as much as I did.
Much Love, Shannon
I will be writing on this site from time to time
and hope you will continue to share your
thoughts with me.
March 19, 2008
This was emailed to us and it is so Beautiful. A
tribute to Bekah!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enZwcKKagaA
March 16, 2008
This was written by Shannon, Rabekah's Mother
and read at her Memorial by their Dear Friend
Tommy.
“Don’t Cry,” she said as she placed her hand
upon mine.
“I know that you are scared and I am too. But,
you are strong and I need you to show me the way
to fight,” I replied.
As I sat there gazing through the window at the
beautiful blue summer sky I prayed. “ Dear God,
why has this happened? Why am I here? What have
I done to you that you would do this to me?” But
He did not answer .
She could see me just staring at her, she looked
so lost and alone. Almost like she was waiting
for something. I wanted to just hold her but I
didn’t want her to think that I was afraid too.
So I kept telling myself, “ Don’t Cry.”
There were just so many new faces. The Doctors,
the Nurses…it all happened so fast.
We were camping and having such a great time
with everyone. Sitting at the camp fire
roasting marshmallows just before getting that
good night kiss and cuddling up next to her in
bed to say our Prayers. There were lots of kids
there, and a wedding too. We all got dressed up
and I remember just how pretty she looked, like
a princess. I wanted to tell her but I couldn’t.
Now we are here, in this small room and everyone
is upset. I just wondered what was she
thinking: all the lights, the needles,
medicine, tears. I saw her sad face and all I
wanted was to be back at home sitting on the
couch with her. Watching our favorite movies,
her head resting in my lap while I played with
her hair until she fell asleep. She just loved
it so much and I liked to make her feel as
special as she always made me feel.
But now we are here and the opportunity has
passed. She looks so tired and so very weak.
Looking at her worry, I feel so helpless. How
can I make her smile, how can I let her know
everything will be okay. Does she trust in God
the way I do? Does she know that He is here,
with us, always. Does she know that no matter
what happens I will always be with her?
I remember the Doctor coming in, she told us
what she found. They said there was no cure and
that it would only be a short time before things
got worse. I felt anger and hurt fill the room.
It surrounded me like a cloud.
I looked at all of the others weeping, and I
closed myself off to them. I knew that some how,
some way this would pass. I wasn’t going to give
up, I was going to fight. Just like I always
have, I was going to show her what great
strength she had. I told myself “Don’t Cry, do
not be afraid. Be strong for her. She needs you
to be her wings this time. Trust in the God who
has sent us all here and know that there is more
to this journey than just living and dying.”
It was then that I felt Him. A calming fell upon
my heart with a stillness of my tongue. Like a
bird, there sang a beautiful song and I was
filled with light. I could not share this with
anyone, for I knew that it was only meant for me.
As I watched her for months, each day, each
tear, I prayed that she would feel my love and
my strength flowing down over her. I hoped that
her vision was one of perfect faith and trust in
the One Creator of all things. Just as I had
come to know him, I wanted her to know that she
could know him too.
Each day I fought for her and always told
myself, “Don’t Cry, let her see this fight as I
see it. Let her surrender to Him, the way He is
asking her too. Let there be a perfect healing
in her heart. Don’t Cry, she might see that I
have doubt and I fear that she will give up.”
I always told her that I loved her, but this
time was different. I felt like the words were
just not enough. I knew that she needed to feel
that love so, I prayed for a way to make that
happen. I knew in my soul that I had to be
willing to give up one of the most precious
gifts that was given to me. I had to agree to
lose her and be okay with it.
How could I do that to her? I thought. How could
I ever say goodbye to something that I love so
perfectly? Then again I prayed, “ Dear God, why
have you given me this perfect union with her
only to take it away after such a short time???”
But He did not answer.
Hours passed, then days. Just sitting in that
room, unable to talk to her. Unable to say to
her, “Don’t Cry.” As I placed my hand on hers,
and looked into her in the eyes, I could tell
she knew our time together was coming to an
end. I wanted her to know, how brave she was
and that the strength that I had was from what
she had given me. Just then I heard His voice,
He called for me. I answered, “ Why now God,
must I leave her behind? Who will comfort her
tears when she cries?”
God answered, “You my child with your rainbows
painted up high, you will look upon her and then
your Mommy will know it’s o.k. to cry.”
A Perspective from Bekah.
March 15, 2008
On behalf of our entire Family we would like to
thank each and every one of you who allowed our
precious little girl into your hearts. Her life
was filled with such love, great meaning and
will forever be the Testimony of Strength. We
hope you all see her passing as a beautiful
journey, one in which God has always promised to
those who believe and trust in Him.
We know she surly is singing and dancing in His
Kingdom.
This was written for Bekah and read at her
Memorial Service and we would like to share it
will all of you. There are other writings that
we will post soon.
A Soul from the Tree
It was on the third day of creation that the
Throne descended with its burden like a tree
laden with branches on all sides full of fruit.
When it descended it scattered seeds over the
world, and it produces no seed save for
propagation. The tiny seed contains the
blueprint of its origin, and when it takes root
in the soil of the earth and is nourished by the
rains above it grows to act as sustenance for
others and gives permanence to the Tree from
which it came.
So it was that souls came forth from the Tree of
Life containing within them the essence of the
Holy Will by their connection to the Name. A
child of the covenant come into the world is
this very seed of which we speak. Its growth,
fruition and completion will benefit all of
creation as it takes its destined place among
the sons and daughters of Light.
As the third day was the essential element
bringing together the unfinished work of G-d of
the second day and the new relationship of the
fourth day, so the souls connected to the Tree
of Life must be the essential element in
bringing forth the new relationships of the
coming future world.
Rabekah is a child of the Tree, dropped into our
midst with the mark of her origins imprinted on
her soul. Her evanescent life with all she
created and endured was full of purpose and
meaning, for there is no such thing as
meaningless life, meaningless suffering and
meaningless death for one of G-d’s own. Only
the slow patience of time will provide
understanding of the honor bestowed upon this
child by the One True Living G-d in the way He
chose to use her life to fulfill His purpose.
This we cannot know now, but we can be sure we
have all come closer to Him, and closer to the
completion of the work of the souls of the Tree
through His little servant Rabekah.
March 11, 2008
It is with such heaviness we say to you, last
night our sweet Rabekah left our sides and began
her journey with the Lord. The tears and sorrow
are left for us to bare but her soul sits high
above smiling, dancing and painting colors for
us all to see as a reminder of how much she
loved in her precious life. For so long our
family has prayed for her Miracle when all along
it was right in front of us. She was the
Miracle. Of strength, hope, love and most of all
of Light. Her struggle taught so many how to
open themselves up to God and prayer. Her eyes
carried such peace within them and those of us
who were lucky enough to share that with her
will forever hold that dear to our hearts. So
many of us believed that the Miracle was her
healing but now know it was and is within the
lessons she has given to each one of us. She was
such a fighter and would want us to remember all
the happiness life has to give and would want us
to take the time and celebrate the fullness that
we have, for her. When you see a rainbow you
will see her and remember that all we need to
know in life is how to love one another-
Perfectly, just as she loved all of us. Thank
you for allowing yourselves to be part of her
life and ours and continue to rejoice in her
name.
There will be an intimate Burial Service with
Immediate Family and a Memorial Service at the
Millennium in Newport Wednesday March 12 at Noon
for anyone who wishes to pay respects. In Lieu
of Flowers and Baskets we are asking for
Donations to the Rabekah fund that will be taken
to the PICU Unit at Eastern Maine Medical Center
and given in her honor. On the day of Rabekah's
diagnosis our family was unsure of where to turn
and the staff embraced us all so graciously and
turned our devastation into hope and hope into
love. They allowed her to become the fine line
between what is and what can be.
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