Only Heaven divides us.....

Cameron Diamond passed away Saturday, May 10, with her family at her side. 
As details for the celebration of her life are made, we will pass them along. 

The following is today's blog:

It is with broken hearts that we have to share the news that Cameron left us at 8:30 this morning. Clinically she had been dealing with multi organ failure, but it seems heart just wasn't able to maintain the proper blood pressures. In meeting with a team of docs yesterday, we had decided that was one of the last and key indicators that her body could not sustain the fight.

She passed away in Carol's arm with Mandi, Julia, and myself at her side. There was no pain and it happened quickly. The SLCH staff were great to give us the respect, time, and space we needed. We were able to each hold her, kiss her, tell her how much we love her, and that we'll always be the Diamond Family 5 (4 in the flesh and 1 angel). We have comfort knowing she is no longer fighting or suffering in any way.

While at times we'll feel sad, hurt, mad, cheated, blessed, and most every other emotion you can imagine...but I ask for a couple specific requests...

NO PITY - everyone (us, you and the docs) did everything we could to fix/cure Cami. Yes this was hard and will continue to be difficult...but we still need your love and support.  We have, are, and will be a strong family.

CONTINUE CAM POWER - that spirit helped us, and I pray it can and will help others. Please continue to wear the bracelets and shirts with pride. It shouldn't make us or anyone else sad because she just happens to be spreading CAM POWER in heaven, Further, I urge everyone to be proud to know they were part of something special and that brought such strength, love, and spirit to people all over the country. CAM POWER FOREVER.

We will be provide details related to the funeral arrangements as soon as we know.

But once again, please know each any every one of you supporting us through this difficult time (was once termed an adventure) are appreciated and cherished from the bottom of our hearts.

God’s Lent Child.

“I’ll lend you for a little while
A child of mine” God said –
For you to love the time she lives
and mourn for when she’s dead.
It may be six or seven years
or forty two or three
but will you, till I call her back,
take care of her for me?

She’ll bring her charms to gladden you
and, should her stay be brief,
you’ll have her nicest memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
since all from earth return
but, there are lessons taught below,
I want this child to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over,
in my search for teachers true,
and from the things that crowd life’s lane
I have chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love,
nor think the labor vain,
nor hate me when I come to take
this lent child back again?

I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done”
for all the joys thy child will bring
the risk of grief will run.
We’ll shelter her with tenderness,
we’ll love her while we may,
and for the happiness we’ve known
forever grateful stay.
But, should thy Angels call for her
much sooner than we planned,
we’ll brave the grief that comes
and try to understand.