You were born to enlighten all of us in how precious Life is , through your heartwarming stories of “never giving up “ and to Fight on ; never stop telling your wonderful stories, as they provide inspiration ( and sorrow 🥲!) to all of us in these sad times of reading about gifted people who refuse to give up. Thank you. She was truly “a Gift” to all of her friends .
John, your article about Mia i can definitely relate to her story and how she embraced that journey she was on. In 2010 i was in so much pain that I went with my wife to the ER, after some CT scans they told me I needed to check into the hospital that night! I asked why and they told me that i had 3 tumors in my abdominal area, I told them that it would only happen if I could find a safe place for her. My wife was in the final stages of Alzheimers. It took until mo day afternoon to give me a definitive diagnosis. When that Dr. came his head was done and walking slow, 🚶♂️ I said you don't have good news for me do you and said I'm sorry and I said you have nothing to be sorry about. I asked him what of cancer do I have he Non Hodgins large B cell Lymphoma Csncer, which is very aggressive. I said what are my chances he said 50/50 and responded by saying let's go to work. I had 2 rounds of Chemo in the hospital to be she i wasn't going to have any adverse reactions to the Chemo. I was on Chemo for 6 months every 3 weeks. It would take six hours to get all that poison in me. I too had a friend of mine shave my head after they saved the good hair for Wigs for Kids. January 3rd i was informed that PET SCAN came back clean and cancer ♋️ free. I was truly blessed to have great Medical Dr's addressing my treatment. Prayers are going out for Mia and family. Sa well as her teammates. John, I to have 3 daughters and admire the way you follow them ❤️ in their sporting activities. God bless you my friend and thank you so much for your article's.
Thank you, John. You have given so many of us something to look forward to everyday. When I first retired in 1997, the only news we got was a subscription mailed to us in Arizona. Some weeks week maybe a couple a week then some weeks we would get 7 papers in 1 day. My how times ha e changed.
John - I read about Mia this week. Another "warrior" to remember on this Veteran's Day. In the midst of everything going on in the world that is crazy and sometimes unthinkable, the kindness of people (working in the Food Banks) and the strength of individuals like Mia and her teammates, remind us that there are still good people in the world.
A thoughtful tribute John. My daughter played with Mia from age 9 and I can tell you she was always one of the good ones—soccer yes, but more as a young girl/woman. She tore her ACL just before starting her first year at UW. No problem, that was Mia. Heartbreaking for her family and friends. She lived her last 7 months like she lived all of her years. I will be cheering for the Huskies this year like I suspect all of Marin County will be.
Thank you for this additional insight Josh!!! People like you are what make this such a special place/tribe!! JC's stories and insights are worth the price of admission but fellow readers like yourself sharing personal stories and insights are what make this one of favorite places to to reflect.
You have a talent for finding sad, yet uplifting events in life. Never heard of Mia. Don’t follow U of W soccer either. But this story reminds us of how fleeting life can be. Carpe Diem, it could be our last.
Devastating. Uplifting. I'm crying. I lost my son James to a brain aneurysm at just 18, and a decade later his mom, my partner of 42 years, to young onset Alzheimer's brought on by a broken heart. Mia was quite the courageous young woman. I feel for her entire community, as this is an unfathomable loss. Mia understood what I also know deep down. Live every day to the fullest. Take pleasure and delight wherever you can. Tell your people you love them. Tomorrow is guaranteed to no one..
We need to be reminded in this time of craziness that there are strong, good people who show us what's important. Not which school gets the most money or the best coach or the best recruits, but who gets the person with a heart so big it changes all who know her. Heart breaking but uplifting at the same time. Thank you as always
John.
You were born to enlighten all of us in how precious Life is , through your heartwarming stories of “never giving up “ and to Fight on ; never stop telling your wonderful stories, as they provide inspiration ( and sorrow 🥲!) to all of us in these sad times of reading about gifted people who refuse to give up. Thank you. She was truly “a Gift” to all of her friends .
Thank you. Mia had something to teach us.
John, your article about Mia i can definitely relate to her story and how she embraced that journey she was on. In 2010 i was in so much pain that I went with my wife to the ER, after some CT scans they told me I needed to check into the hospital that night! I asked why and they told me that i had 3 tumors in my abdominal area, I told them that it would only happen if I could find a safe place for her. My wife was in the final stages of Alzheimers. It took until mo day afternoon to give me a definitive diagnosis. When that Dr. came his head was done and walking slow, 🚶♂️ I said you don't have good news for me do you and said I'm sorry and I said you have nothing to be sorry about. I asked him what of cancer do I have he Non Hodgins large B cell Lymphoma Csncer, which is very aggressive. I said what are my chances he said 50/50 and responded by saying let's go to work. I had 2 rounds of Chemo in the hospital to be she i wasn't going to have any adverse reactions to the Chemo. I was on Chemo for 6 months every 3 weeks. It would take six hours to get all that poison in me. I too had a friend of mine shave my head after they saved the good hair for Wigs for Kids. January 3rd i was informed that PET SCAN came back clean and cancer ♋️ free. I was truly blessed to have great Medical Dr's addressing my treatment. Prayers are going out for Mia and family. Sa well as her teammates. John, I to have 3 daughters and admire the way you follow them ❤️ in their sporting activities. God bless you my friend and thank you so much for your article's.
Bless you...
Thank you, John. You have given so many of us something to look forward to everyday. When I first retired in 1997, the only news we got was a subscription mailed to us in Arizona. Some weeks week maybe a couple a week then some weeks we would get 7 papers in 1 day. My how times ha e changed.
Thank you for sharing this story Al!!
John,
Thanks for the story. This really hits home for me - my daughter celebrates the 25th anniversary of her so successful kidney transplant next May.
Love to Mia's family and teammates.
so powerful. thank you steve
John - I read about Mia this week. Another "warrior" to remember on this Veteran's Day. In the midst of everything going on in the world that is crazy and sometimes unthinkable, the kindness of people (working in the Food Banks) and the strength of individuals like Mia and her teammates, remind us that there are still good people in the world.
thanks Skip
John, you continue to break my heart.
Thank you, for the regular reminders that I have one still capable of breaking.
thank you MM
A thoughtful tribute John. My daughter played with Mia from age 9 and I can tell you she was always one of the good ones—soccer yes, but more as a young girl/woman. She tore her ACL just before starting her first year at UW. No problem, that was Mia. Heartbreaking for her family and friends. She lived her last 7 months like she lived all of her years. I will be cheering for the Huskies this year like I suspect all of Marin County will be.
Thanks for this Josh. So good that you posted.
Thank you for this additional insight Josh!!! People like you are what make this such a special place/tribe!! JC's stories and insights are worth the price of admission but fellow readers like yourself sharing personal stories and insights are what make this one of favorite places to to reflect.
Another heartfelt story of a warrior who looked death in the eye with fierce determination “I will fight you.”
In spite of being a lifelong Duck fan, Mia has won my heart and respect.
Valhalla! Beware for a warrior is coming home.
thanks for this.
John, you rose to the occasion again. I never root for the Huskies, but I will be for this soccer team.
One more for Mia!
thank you CB
You have a talent for finding sad, yet uplifting events in life. Never heard of Mia. Don’t follow U of W soccer either. But this story reminds us of how fleeting life can be. Carpe Diem, it could be our last.
thank you Ken.
Carpe Diem is one of my mantras.
well done, riveting-- the kind of story that needs to be told, especially in times like these--thanks for a helping of humanity--Ken Woody
thank you ken. be well.
Oh my. What a tragedy.
Thank you for reminding us of how precious life is.
thank you my friend
Devastating. Uplifting. I'm crying. I lost my son James to a brain aneurysm at just 18, and a decade later his mom, my partner of 42 years, to young onset Alzheimer's brought on by a broken heart. Mia was quite the courageous young woman. I feel for her entire community, as this is an unfathomable loss. Mia understood what I also know deep down. Live every day to the fullest. Take pleasure and delight wherever you can. Tell your people you love them. Tomorrow is guaranteed to no one..
That’s a heck of a lot to go through P L, your own heartbreaking losses.
We need to be reminded in this time of craziness that there are strong, good people who show us what's important. Not which school gets the most money or the best coach or the best recruits, but who gets the person with a heart so big it changes all who know her. Heart breaking but uplifting at the same time. Thank you as always
So well put.
Courage and love!
for sure
John,
Thanks for sharing! My daughter Amy is Assistant AD at UW. I hope this becomes a Movie with proceeds to Cancer!
thank you. good stuff lynn
The essence of life is how you handle the inevitable adversities it brings. Well done Mia!
truth.