^^Angel^^ La'Cyrus P. - Quilt Finished in 2008
Born: April 19, 1995 - Passed Away: August 19, 2009
Illness: Inoperable Brain Cancer/Lesions
A Thank You From La'Cyrus' Family!
June 26, 2008
(From their personal webpage)
The story behind this QUILT, as you can see it's beautiful and has many colors. It's called (LOVE QUILTS). More than one person put this quilt together in love, that's what makes it so special to us. After each one makes there own peace they send it to one of the ladies who's responsible for putting the peaces together to make what you see now, this beautiful hand made keep sake. There was a special letter that came with this quilt also letting us know that no matter how many times we wash the quilt, we could NEVER wash out the love and the pray that each peace holds. The many colors you see represents; each state license plate of the United States of America. La'Cyrus calls it his healing wrap. Whenever he's not feeling well he would wrap himself in it. La'Cyrus also has a praying shaw that he sleeps with. This quilt means a lot to him and us because it makes him feel in a way that maybe I myself can't make him feel. I call the quilt his comforter. The bright colors gives many meaning as well, red:love, white:peace, blue:joy, yellow:kindness, pink:gentleness, purple:self-control, orange:patience, green:goodness, and silver:faithfulness all these colors and meanings equal the fruit of the spirit, see
Galatians 5:22-23.
La'Cyrus P's Story
Written by La'Cyrus' mom in April 2008
Praise the Lord. I want to take this opportunity to tell you a brief story about La'Cyrus and how his illness took place. He was born on April 19, 1995, weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. He was always a happy healthy little boy. At age 3, he broke the big bone in his left leg. During this break, we found out that he had soft and fragile bones which could easily be broken. So as a little boy growing up, wanting to do all the things little boys do, he was limited. We were afraid to let him play any sports or horseplay. Although La'Cyrus was limited from a lot of things, he has had a GREAT life. For enjoyment we have more family activities.
When he started school, he grew very close to his teachers' hearts. Some would say they loved him as if he were their child and I appreciate those who showed and gave their love to him.
As time went on, in August of 2007, La'Cyrus was in the 6th grade. His teachers were wonderful and have compassion for what they are called to do. August 25, 2007, was the last day La'Cyrus was in school.
On Saturday, August 26, 2007, he woke up early that morning crying. He said he could not see clearly and he was numb on the whole right side of his body. We took him to his family doctor who ordered an MRI. When the test results came back, we were referred to Jackson, MS. There, at Blair Batson, they did many tests and found that La'Cyrus had lesions in his brain stem and at the base of the brain. He was admitted that same day.
They continued to do more tests to see if they could operate or do a biopsy. We found out it was inoperable due to the location. The plan was to treat him and pray to see a decrease in the lesions or treat them until they were gone. La'Cyrus is being treated for ADEM (Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis). This causes the central nervous system to not function like it should. La'Cyrus has a problem with balance when walking, he has double or blurred vision, the right side of his body is weaker than left, his hearing in his right ear is dull, his appetite is poor, and his memory is not the same.
In April 2008, La'Cyrus returned to the hospital due to his heart rate dropping below 40. He was in ICU for several days. The doctors have sent him home and now we wait to go back to see his neurologist soon. We were told the lesions have spread.
Why did this happen? I don't know. What I do know is, God is in control of this situation and yours too. Whether happy or sad, sick or health, poor or wealthy, black or white, God has the final say. So why complain?
