THANK YOU

                                                        





This page is to thank some very special people who gave so much of themselves during Mandy's illness.

MARILYN

Marilyn is Mandy's father's long-term girlfriend. Long before Mandy became ill, Marilyn was loved and
appreciated by the entire family. After Mandy was diagnosed, Marilyn was there for her. She babysat
Mandy's children in order to give Mandy's father more time to be with Mandy and to allow our Mother
a much needed break. Marilyn spent weekends with us and also went with Mandy's father to the hospital
to visit Mandy.

During Mandy's last week, she suffered from constant pain and cramping in her arms and legs. Marilyn sat
with Mandy for hours at a time, giving her massages as well as comforting words. After  Mandy passed away,
Marilyn was there for the entire family, especially Mandy's father who has said he would never have made it
without Marilyn's love and support.

SCOTT

Scott is a cancer survivor. He was with Mandy almost immediately after she was diagnosed. He was
with Mandy either in person or by telephone around the clock. He also set in motion the prayer circle
for Mandy, which she appreciated so much.

FERNANDO

Fernando was Mandy's employer at State Farm Insurance. Mandy had just been laid off when she
became ill. Other former employers would have done nothing or perhaps send flowers, but not
Fernando. He helped arrange for donations within the State Farm family to provide Mandy with
a laptop computer with DVD. Because of their generosity, Mandy was able to keep in touch with her
friends and family via email, as well as being able to watch movies.

Fernando was generous to Mandy in other ways as well, both personally and financially.

HEATHER and LILY

Heather and Lily worked with Mandy at State Farm and were good friends to Mandy. They helped set up
the company donation for the laptop computer.  Mandy was very grateful for their friendship.

In addition, Heather was at Mandy's hospital bedside nearly every day after work. It wasn't unusual for
her to still be with Mandy at ten or eleven o'clock at night. She would talk with Mandy, hold her hand and
give her strength and hope.

STATE FARM INSURANCE EMPLOYEES

Mandy was so grateful for those wonderful employees of State Farm who donated the money to buy
the Laptop/DVD. She was amazed that people who didn't even know her would be so giving. Due to
their generosity, Mandy got through many nights, by going online or watching movies.

KEVIN and DEBBIE

Kevin and Debbie provided very special support to Mandy and the family. Kevin is the godfather to
Mariah and Didi - he and Debbie had been friends with Mandy for several years. In addition, Kevin
is a minister and he gave Mandy so much support that we can never fully express our gratitude to him.

Kevin was in Mandy's hospital room with her and her father on the night Mandy passed away.
Afterwards, he was there for her father and Mandy's children.

JACKIE

Mandy and Jackie were friends for many years. When Mandy became ill, Jackie spent long hours
with her. She also provided transportation to and from the hospital for family members, for which we
are very thankful.

BERNADETTE and ABBIE

Bernadette and Abbie were two very special night-time nurses who took care of Mandy while she was
at Highland Hospital. Mandy had a difficult time sleeping and Bernadette and Abbie allowed her to
"hang out" with them. Mandy often talked about these two "angels" because the nights were so
difficult for her. These two lovely ladies helped her get through those lonely nights and, later, they
visited Mandy when she was transferred to UCSF. Mandy was very grateful for them and we are too.

DOCTORS AND NURSES AT UCSF

Last but certainly not least, a Very Special Thank You must go to the Doctors and Nurses at UCSF.
They provided Mandy with compassionate and excellent care and were willing to try anything to help
her right up to the very end.