OBITUARY

Sadly, we will not be attending Kaylas Roman Catholic funeral. We have drained the bank with all our visits to her over the past couple of months. I don't begrudge one penny of it, and I am glad we spent the time with her while she was alive. I'll be thinking of her on Saturday. Her Dad, who lives here in BC, will be bringing her ashes home with him. We will have a memorial here shortly for all those in this province to say their goodbyes and get some closure. Then she will be interred in Surrey,BC beside her Gandmother, as Kayla had wished. The following is her obituary, please feel free to make a comment in the guest book if you would like.

St. Cyr, Kayla

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ST. CYR, Kayla Marie August 07, 1990 - May 02, 2008 Kayla will be greatly missed by her father, Norman, her mother, Adrienne; brothers, Troy, Nick and John. And her sister Lexie; Grandparents Harvey and Pat and Grandpa Keith, plus numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Kayla was predeceased by her maternal Grandmother Stefania. A Prayer Service will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Thursday, May 08, 2008 at First Memorial - Harmony Chapel, 10541-81 Avenue, Edmonton. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, May 10, 2008 at St Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, 7508-29 Avenue, Edmonton. Kayla, with the help and care of the staff in 4E3 at the Stollery Children's Hospital fought cancer with amazing strength and with GOD'S grace for the past two years. In lieu of floral tributes donations may be made to the Kid's with Cancer Society, 307, 8215-112 NW Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8. Condolences may be sent to http://www.firstmemorialfuneral.com/ First Memorial Funeral Services - Harmony Chapel 433-7335
Published in the Edmonton Journal on 5/7/2008.
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Light a Candle for Kayla

Thank you for all your ongoing love and prayers.
We have returned from Edmonton and are safely home now. I dont feel much like writing just yet. I just want to bask in my memories for a while. I did want to pass on this link though, that was sent to me in an email from Kathy Bell.

It is a site called light a candle, where you can go to light a candle for Kayla.
Click here to light a candle for her.

I will make sure her family all know about it so they might get comfort from your support.

The End of Kayla's Journey

Kayla Marie St.Cyr

August 7, 1990 - May 2, 2008

Kayla went to heaven this afternoon at 4:40. I held one of her hands and her dad held her other. She was surrounded by family and her dearest friends. Now she is at peace.

Thank you to all who travelled this journey with us.

Princess for a Day

Hello Everyone,
Thanks for your wonderful thoughts and prayers, you dont know how much difference that makes! Kayla is resting comfortable. She is on alot of pain medication, so she is very drowsy. She likes listening to family softly speaking and reminiscing, and she occasionally nods or makes short comments. Her eyes are closed but she is aware of who is with her.
Kayla had a very full day today. This morning was her graduation. She wore a beautiful satin dress of royal blue, with a matching necklace and a dainty, silver tiara. She looked resplendent! Her boyfriend brought her a sweet wrist corsage made with daisies. Kaylas principal from school and a whole bunch of teachers and students were there from the school, also many nurses and other hospital staff. One nurse brought in her keyboard and another guy played guitar. Kayla was presented with her graduation diploma as she lay in bed surrounded by so many caring people. Her upcoming grad and prom was one milestone that she had been feeling very sad about missing. The folks who put this ceremony together are absolute angels. After everyone left. the family sat quietly keeping her company. She was very tired from all the excitement. As she lay in bed, unable to keep her eyes open, but semi conscious, beneath her oxygen mask, a small smile continued to linger on her lips for a long while. She truely looked content. It gave me great comfort to see that another one of her dreams came true, (the 1st being the tattoo) she looked so peaceful as she basked in the afterglow of this happy morning.
A short while later, Kayla was visited by a small troop of RCMP officers, who had been involved with her in the Cop For A Day Cancer Benefit. They brought her momentos of that special day and a soft RCMP teddy. She was worn out from all the excitement, but was content.
In the afternoon, every one went to eat, but I stayed behind and had some quiet one on one time with Kayla for a few hours. Several other people stopped by, but she was just too tired for any more visitors.
Several times, throughout the day, nurses offered to get her changed, but she softly refused. We just left the hospital at midnight, and she was still wearing that dress. She told her Daddy, that today, she really felt like a princess, and she cant believe how many people really care about her. Once again she said how she felt really honored to have had the cranes made for her.
Her dad and brother Troy are sitting with her tonight.
As I sit here at this late hour of the night, I can hear the birds singing ! I wonder if they are singing for Kayla?
Thank you for checking in.
Love Susan

Pray for Kayla

This is a quick update. Sorry I dont have time for many details.

We are heading out to Edmonton again. Last night Kayla's mom called. The doctors say she doesn't have much time left. We will be lucky if she makes it through the weekend. Two weeks at the very most.

This photo was taken on the 22nd. She had her tatoo done that night. It is praying hands and the word miracle beneath.

I will try to keep you posted.

Thanks.

PROJECT GREEN #5

GREEN STRIPES

This collage of photos was not taken by me. They were taken by a proffesional photographer in mid March. The hospital arranged it. Kayla was made to feel like a super model for a day! IMUST SAY, SHE SURE LOOKS LIKE ONE IN THESE SHOTS! The Edmonton Childrens Hospital has been so wonderful. The staff there have done so many wonderful things for amazing our neice. Although now, she is feeling so much worse, she still gets that twinkle in her eyes.

PROJECT GREEN #4

Me in my favorite green vest. Edited to make it REALLY GREEN!

Taken in the airport washroom. This morning we went out to Abbotsford Airport to pick up Keith's mom and Sister. They have been out visiting Kayla for a few days.

Kaylas condition hasn't improved at all. But they report she still has that twinkle in her eyes.