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Celebrating

On May 10, 2022 By ElaineIn Holidays, hope, Service3 Comments

Dear Eli, Happy birthday! We've decided to throw a birthday party in your honor on your birthday this Friday, May 13th. We know you wanted to throw a party for all the people who have supported you and our family throughout your cancer fight these last few years, in appreciation for everything they have done …

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Love Never Dies

On February 17, 2022 By ElaineIn death, Grieving, Holidays, hope, Service1 Comment

My obligatory selfie--I take one every time I visit Eli's grave. I walked with my friend to the cemetery today. We brought a hook to hang one of the Valentines that someone had left on Eli's grave. Adam and I had discovered it several days ago when we had driven by. On Valentine's Day, my …

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One Month Later

On December 17, 2021December 18, 2021 By ElaineIn cancer sucks, death, Finances, Regular problems, Service1 Comment

Elaine here. I'm sorry for the abrupt ending to the last post. I wanted to post it before it ended up languishing in the drafts folder forever and hoped that putting it out there would help us make time to finish it. But, alas, we've been very busy. I wasn't sure what would become of …

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Basking in Love, Part 1

On December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 By AdamIn cancer sucks, death, ServiceLeave a comment

Adam again. The night Eli graduated, we began sending notifications and making phone calls. We started with the medical people, so they could come and complete the formalities and paperwork. Then to our close friends who had already been helping us plan for this event, or had been directly helping us cope in various ways. …

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Selections from the Funeral

On November 25, 2021February 22, 2022 By AdamIn cancer sucks, death, Service2 Comments

We wanted to post more about our journey since Eli's graduation, but we first were busy with preparations, then with family and friends, then with napping. We have received so much support in our mourning and we have really delighted in visiting and reconnecting (and sometimes connecting for the first time) with so many people …

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Funeral Arrangements

On November 18, 2021November 23, 2021 By AdamIn cancer sucks, death, Service1 Comment

Adam posting again. Sorry for the late and short notice. We felt this was the best time with the holidays approaching. The viewing and funeral will be held at the Lehi West Stake Center (1920 N 500 W, Lehi, UT 84043). The viewing will be in the Young Women's room and the funeral in the …

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Graduation Day

On November 17, 2021November 23, 2021 By AdamIn Bucket list, cancer sucks, death, Service24 Comments

Adam posting this evening. Elijah Thomas Augustine passed on this evening at about 9:16 PM. He was having trouble breathing and said that he wanted to die. His mother said, "Well you have been fighting for so long. Three years." Eli said, "We are champions." He then asked his mother if it was OK if …

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Transition

On November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 By ElaineIn Bucket list, cancer sucks, Service3 Comments

Celebrating Christmas We got to celebrate Christmas early this year. Our dear neighbors decorated their homes with Christmas lights and decor early, just in time for Eli to do a little driving tour. This was likely his last outing. Labor Having given birth to nine children, I am well acquainted with the work it takes …

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Death in Slow Motion

On November 11, 2021April 17, 2022 By ElaineIn Bucket list, cancer sucks, cancer treatment, Service3 Comments

I thought up the title for this post months ago, knowing the final destination, but not knowing how long it would take to get there. Eli is still with us, but I can tell it won't be for much longer. I have sought to learn what to expect here at the end of the road, …

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Drain, Rinse, Repeat

On October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 By ElaineIn Bucket list, cancer sucks, cancer treatment, Miscellaneous medical issues, Service2 Comments

Radiation Eli finished his radiation Wednesday, October 13th. He had some increasing pain in his back, so he had previously been unable to lay down on the table long enough for the radiation. So, I gave him all the pain meds at my disposal (maybe 5 or 6?) and he was able to finish. Eli …

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