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Please donate blood to your local blood bank...
October 2, 2006
Dear Family and Friends:
As some of you may know, our Mom has been severly ill for the last
couple weeks. We recently discovered that she has Acute Myelogenous
Leukemia (AML). She is currently in the Intensive Care Unit @ St Joseph's
Hospital in Orange.
Anita is a wonderful Mother and Grandmother: many of you know her
personally. You have all seen her gentleness and loving effect on all of us.
She is a caring and tremendously giving individual. Our Mom has
devoted her whole life to her family and being a minister of God.
We have greatly appreciated the ongoing support and continuous prayers
for Mom. She has undergone the initial stage of chemotherapy. Mom is
still very weak and has many infections: a high fever, fluid in her
lungs, heart-rate and breathing problems. With her long history of
diabetes and high blood pressure, it makes her recovery very complicated.
At this time, I ask with a burdened heart for your help. We are
looking for donors of Blood Platelets for Mom. There is a shortage in
Southern California and if you wish to do so, you could specifically donate
for her tranfusions. She has been cleared as a generic receiver, so all
your efforts would go to her. If you aren't eligible to donate
platelets, regular blood donations would also be helpful.
If you can help Mom, here's how:
1) Please call (714) 744-8721 for an appointment to be pre-screened.
They can get busy - so calling prior to going will save time.
2) Once you are pre-screened and eligible, you may now go back and
donate Platelets. This process may take up to 2 hours. They make you
comfortable, give you TV with cookies and juice. We'll be in the next
building visiting Mom, so we'll gladly meet you guys there to walk you thru
it. Please let us know if you will be donating.
3) Some of the basic requirements are: Be in good health, don't take
any asprin 48-hours prior to pre-screening, bring valid photo I.D., be at
least 17-years old, weigh at least 110 lbs, drink plenty of water
before and after donating, no body tattoos/piercings acquired within the
last year, no travel to rural areas of Africa and Asia within the last 3
years.
There are other eligibility factors, but please do try to donate for Mom, as she desparately needs it.
St. Joseph Hospital Outpatient Pavilion
Blood Donor Center, 1st Floor
1140 W. La Veta Ave. Orange, CA
(714) 744-8721
Open: Monday to Friday 730am-430pm. Closed Lunch: 1230pm-130pm
http://www.sjo.org/MainServices.aspx?pageId=105
Thank you so much for your continued support and prayers!
- The Yeo Family
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The moment that changed our lives forever...
Anita Chiong Yeo was born in Zamboanga City, Philippines on February 22, 1942. Our Mom was full of love and life. What happened to her was all a shock to us. Our world and outlook on life will never be the same again.
On September 21, 2006, she was rushed to the hospital with shortness of breath and when blood tests were done, we found out she had pneumonia and AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia). The oncologist told us that she needed chemo or she would not make it to the following week. We were speechless, afraid, and just devastated. We were told that her chances of surviving after chemo was very slim since the chemo would wipe out all her white blood cells.
Because she was so sick, she had to be put on a ventilator. We only had a few moments where she could speak to us. We didn't have the heart or strength to tell her she had leukemia. She told us how much she loved us and to take care of each other and that she wanted to be with the Lord and not have to suffer like this anymore. We told her that we wanted her to be with us
and to fight this sickness.
STEPH: For as long as I can remember, my brothers and I have always been protective of our Mom. We would do everything for her, make sure she's okay, make sure she's not upset or hurting, make sure she got what she needed and was happy. This was the first time we felt so helpless and powerless. I hated this feeling. We all wished it was us that had the cancer, that it was us laying there on that hospital bed and hooked up to the ventilator, and us that got poked every hour
on all our fingers to test for blood sugar.
She was then immediately transferred to St. Joseph's Hospital in Orange, Calif. and went through 7 days of chemo. During those times, we never left her side. We were all there and took turns caring for her day and night and making sure she got the proper care that she needed. I think in the end she knew she had cancer because she knew about the chemotherapy. We believed with all our hearts that she would pull through this. But just two days after chemo, she went into cardiac arrest. It took the doctor 13 minutes to resuscitate her, but she never woke up again.
The doctors had her on all sorts of medicines to regulate her heartrate and blood pressure and during the early morning, the medicines weren't working anymore. Her heartrate and blood pressure were so unstable that the doctor said that it was just a matter of time that she would go into cardiac arrest again and she would be in worse shape.
It was all still a shock for us and we didn't know what to do. We cried and cried and all prayed around her. We finally decided together to not let them resuscitate her again if she went into cardiac arrest again. We didn't want her going through anymore unnecessary suffering. As we stood around her, her heartrate and blood pressure kept getting worse and worse.We kissed her and told her how much we love her as her body continued to fail. When the last of us said our goodbyes, she left us at that moment. It was as if she was waiting for each of us to let her go.
On October 04, 2006 at the age of 64, her body couldn't take the sickness anymore and she went to be with our Lord Jesus.
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ABOUT OUR LOVELY MOTHER...
Anita was the second of six children, born to Vicente and Delia Chiong. Her youngest sister, Evelyn, wrote "My mom told me that the day Anita was born, she only felt a little discomfort, my dad ran to get the midwife( this is during WWII),while grandma was helping my mom get into bed, Anita popped out, fortunately my grandma was close enough to catch her. Never fussed, seldom cried as a baby,did not know what temper tantrums meaned. Since then, from the day she was born, she tried to make things easy for everyone."
This was the kind of person our Mom was. She never raised her voice or spoke any unkind words to anyone. She was the kindest and most loving soul you could ever meet. She always took time out for you, no matter what.
When she was young, she used to climb a coconut tree to get coconuts. She loved all sorts of fruits. Whenever she had the chance, she would always tell us "You have to eat more fruits, it's good for you." And we always did what she said, because we knew she loved us and it would make her happy. She even had a guava tree in our house in Irvine, California. She was always so proud of the fruits it produced because it reminded her of back home in Zamboanga.
When she was a young girl, she was involved in dances through her school and loved to sing. Our Mom loved music and played the piano beautifully. She gave her talents to God and played for many churches.
STEPH: I will forever remember her playing a hymnal medley "In the Garden" and "What a friend we have in Jesus." She also taught me how to play the piano.Whenever she played, I would always ask her, "Mom, play In the Garden." And she had it memorized since she was a young girl and would always play it for me.
Our Mom also loved singing. She was always singing worship songs or hymns, even in her sleep. Whenever we had nightmares or if we were sad, our Mom would sing to us to comfort us. That was always her way and it always worked. We would forget our bad dreams and fall back to sleep right away.
STEPH: I remember when we lived in Manila, Philippines, it seemed like I was always having a bad dream. Our parents' room was connected by a small closet that was also connected to the kids' room. And every night, I would sneak into my parents' room and squeeze myself in between my Mom and the wall. My Dad would immediately wake up and tell me to go back to my bed. I just hugged my Mom tighter and she would hold me and let me stay there until the next morning.
STEPH: The first time I saw her in the hospital, she had a hard time resting and sleeping, so I sat with her all night and held her hand and sang to her the same songs she used to sing to me, "Psalm 23, Be Still and Know" and "Jesus I love you." At that time, I felt it was an honor that I had this chance to give back to her what she gave to me. I will always miss her singing and comforting me. She had such a beautiful, soft and sweet voice.
Since she was the oldest daughter, she was always helping take care of her younger sisters. She was especially close with her youngest sister, Evelyn. I was told by my Mom that my aunt Evelyn "Bei" was like a little doll. and was always with her. My aunt remembered that when she was six years old, my Mom was getting married. She was so attached to my Mom and was so upset, she was throwing tantrums and told her she could not get married. My Mom bought her a full-size doll, as bribery, to quiet and calm her down. My aunt gave in and said that she could get married, BUT she needed to come home every night.
Many people always described our Mom as loving and very patient. Her sister, Evelyn, recalls a funny story with our Mom and first son, Milton.
EVELYN: As a little girl, I remembered visiting my sister Anita and her family in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. Her oldest son, my nephew Milton was very young and had a very poor appetite.Being a concerned and loving mother that she was, she would patiently sit at the table coaxing him to eat more. We would watch and laugh because by the time she finished feeding him lunch, it was time for dinner.
Anita loved children, especially her own and her two grandchildren. Because of her love, she was a pre-school teacher in the Philippines and in the California at Colonial Bible Church and School, Tustin Christian Preschool and St. Luke's Church and School. She was very loving and treated them like her own.
Anita and her husband also visited and ministered to the residents at Majesty Hospice.
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Thank you angel friends for these graphics
Thank you so much for these beautiful earth angels
for all the time and love
in creating the beautiful graphics for our Mom,
to make her website so beautiful.
Thank you also for your love and
for lighting candles for our Mom.
It means so much to me and my family.
God bless you for your big hearts!
Ann, Beverly, Christine, Dawn, Debbie
Dennis, Dianne, Donna, Jeannie, Judie
Margaret, Melissa, Ruth, Tammy, Theresa
And the Families of:
William Myers, Brittany Syfert, Crystal Earnhart, Cynthia Hernandez
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For Mom's first anniversary ~my friend, Theresa
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We love you Mom! Steph, Dad, Milt, Newt
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Created by Donna, my angel friend
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For you Mom
This was made by our angel friend, Tammy. Thank you Tammy for this beautiful page.
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In Loving Memory of our beautiful Mom
For you Steph - I know that this Mother's Day is going to be especially hard for you but know that you are in my heart and thoughts. '
This is dedicated to your Mom - In Loving Memory of Anita Yeo:
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow,
but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have
to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."
Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand
when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth
could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave
now, please tell me my angel's name." God said, "You will simply call her, "Mom."
(From Jen H.)
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My forever sweet Mom
The last thing my Mom ever wrote to me
was inside a beautiful card,
dated Sept. 1, 2006 :
"GOD BLESS YOUR NEW HOME WITH HIS LOVE"
Inside the card, it said and she also added:
Marty & Steph, May His joy bless your heart
and His love bless your life and home...
today and always.
Congratulations.
Happy Anniversary 4th or the 5th of Sept.
Love, Mom & Dad
Here is what she wrote:
Bless this house, dear Lord above,
with happiness and with thy love.
Bless the door that opens wide,
to the warmth that waits inside.
Touch the windows with thy light,
be its comfort in the night.
Grant it peace and sweet accord,
make this house thy home, dear Lord.
This is our prayers for your new home.
When I first saw my Mom at the hospital, her first words were asking me if I brought pictures of our new house. I was surprised by this because she was so sick. I told her no I didn't have any and that she will get to see it anyway when her and my Dad come on Columbus Day weekend
(which was Oct 9-10).
My Mom died on Oct. 4, 2006. I will never
forget that moment.
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STORIES FROM KAITLYN AND KENDRICK
MOM, HERE ARE SOME OF THE SHORT STORIES THAT'S SHARED FROM KAITLYN AND KENDRICK:
Kendrick sang "Happy Birthday" for you on 2/22/07.
Kaitlyn had a dream of and you were in Heaven with Jesus, and you were trying to escape and find your way back to us. 
Kendrick and Kaitlyn always talk about how much they miss going to the park with you.
Kendrick has learned to play the piano, all by himself and has been playing "Jesus Loves Me" for Mom
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