Jenny Boxer died on Wednesday. Who was Jenny Boxer? Jenny Boxer was a vibrant, outspoken 11-year-old girl I had the privilege of meeting when she visited Best Friends a few weeks ago. She came here through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She had an inoperable brain tumor, and her dying wish was to come to Best Friends to be with the animals. If that’s not love and dedication our furry and feathered friends, I don’t know what is.
My head always gets in a jumble trying to comprehend the thoughts about life that come with the news of death. This is no exception. The only thought I can seem to get a firm grasp around is the fact that Jenny is an inspiration to us all, in so many ways.
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Wow. That is a really beautiful comment above. I love that, “in every aspect of nature’s amazing beauty, I will forever see Jenny.”
Those are really neat pictures of her. I think it’s so beautiful that this is how she wanted to spend her wish.
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I am Jenny’s aunt and spent the final days with her. Jenny was indeed a remarkable child, who should stand as a reminder to us all to stand strong even when we are faced with darkness and dread. Jenny’s spirit remained bright all the way, even to the point of making sure she corrected her mom when she named a bird incorrectly that she had met at Best Friends! In ever aspect of natures amazing beauty, I will forever see Jenny.
Comment by Samantha 03.22.08 @ 8:40 am