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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

This was emailed to us and it is so Beautiful. A tribute to Bekah!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enZwcKKagaA

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.

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.

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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