Name: Ashley Crawford Thompson
Age when diagnosed: 25 years old
Date diagnosed: February 15, 2008
Diagnosis: MFH sarcoma *aggressive (malignant fibrohistiocytoma)
Treatment: Initially 2 groin surgeries/ radiation; 2 lung surgeries, 7 different types of chemotherapy treatment (last 3 years)
To heaven: October 24, 2011
Parents: Kent & Retzy Thompson
"Ashley was the daughter every parent hopes for...loving and caring from childhood she was the joy in our lives...the gift of a lifetime. She was president of her high school class of 2001, and graduated from Xavier University in 2005 with a degree in Communication/ Public Relations. Her strength and courage, determination and resilience during this battle was amazing. True to family and friends with heart and soul to the end, she pushed herself to be there for everyone she loved. As parents we were so very proud of the way she accepted and admired the differences in others and loved unconditionally...Ashley inspired everyone to believe in themselves and strive to make a difference. Her favorite quote was from Gandhi : Be the change you wish to see in the world.~ Ashley's spirit lives on in all of us." ~ Kent & Retzy Thompson
Ashley is the daughter of my favorite teacher. (I'm pretty sure I was her favorite student too! LOL) Miss Crawford (as I knew her) was my 4th grade teacher and an amazing teacher. I have so many fond memories of her and being in her class. I never met Ashley but can only imagine what a wonderful mother Retzy was to her. Luckily I am still in touch with this wonderful teacher and person who made such a huge impact on my life. My heart aches for her at the loss of her child. I'll continue to lift Retzy and her husband Kent up in my nightly prayers. Ashley watch over your mom and dad. I know you were their angel on earth and continue to be their angel in heaven.
Zac went to stay with grammy & grampy for a week in August. He had a nice time going fishing with grampy, going to the zoo and hanging out with Auntie Ruth, Uncle Greg & cousin Deidre. They returned him to us and were able to stay for a few days to visit with the rest of the posse. We were hoping to spend more time with them to do some fun things in the area but they had to get back home. 
Papa and Nana came to visit in September. We went to the outlet mall in Kittery, drove around seeing the sights and to the Maine Headlight. We were glad they were able to fit us in during their Midwest adventures to Indiana and Michigan.
October all of the kiddies celebrate their birthdays. We were so happy to see Grandma Donna, Papa Jim, Mary Jane, Marvin and Judy. They all came to celebrate with us! We were able to get out and show the tourists the town. We had a birthday party, went to the Kittery outlets, to the Maine Headlight, Ogunquit, and Kennebunk. A good time was had by all although our time together went by much too quickly.
