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| Devin Hamilton died from cancer three years ago. |
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| Yasmeen Carillo was Devin's best friend. |
Dear Readers:
Yasmeen
Carillo, a writing student, opted to pen about her best friend, Devin, from her
friend's point of view. To me, it was uplifting that Yasmeen still cared about a friend
she lost three years ago and still thinks about often. This is part of
Yasmeen's healing journey. -- Diana
About
Devin
By
Yasmeen Carrillo
Hello.
My name is Devin. I died on Jan. 26, 2010. I passed away due to cancer. I had
leukemia. I was only 9-years-old, almost 10.
I
wish that I never had cancer. I had two
sisters and I always loved them. When I passed away, my life flashed
before my eyes. It was just me, my sisters Jordan and Ryann, my friends and my Mom and Dad. I
fought the cancer but my body didn't beat it. My body wasn't use to all the
medication I had.
I
had a good life for a short time. One of my friends, Yasmeen was close to my
family. We were best friends. We knew each other since we were babies. We were
only two days apart. I was born first. She didn't really take it that hard. She was sad, but she couldn't cry.
But she grieved.
She always wonders what would happen if I didn't pass. Her mom was close to my mom. They use to work
together.When
I passed, a Girl Scout troop made a tribute at my old school, Crestwood Street
Elementary.
My
cousin, Kaya, took it the hardest. She
was crying so hard the troop leader had to speak for her. Another friend spoke
at the opening. She kind of cried. She
tried not to cry because she wouldn't be able to speak. My whole family was
there, my mom, my dad, my sisters, grandma, etc.
I
miss so much of life. I missed my fourth grade camping trip. I missed everything.
I miss my mom, my dad, my sisters, my
cousins, everyone.
I really miss my life. I wish cancer didn't exist. Then I would still be alive.
