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R.I.P, that little girl's life was cut too short
Shawn DeLaney
January 06, 2009 | Bangor, ME


Saint Paul, Minnesota
Johnson, Mieko Jessica Age 4, of St. Paul On July 11, 2008 Mieko was truly a special little girl who touched many people during her short but full life. She was born with Trisomy 18, a severe genetic disorder. She had many medical and developmental challenges, but far exceeded expectations. Mieko...
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Shawn DeLaney
January 06, 2009 | Bangor, ME
If our purpose is to make the world a better place then Mieko, as little as she was, certainly succeeded. Her smile, her determination, her strength and courage, and her joy made such a lasting impression, even on those of us who never had the chance to meet her. My heart is with you and I know those traits you gave her will serve you well. Thank you so much for sharing Mieko with us.
Kirsten Durfee
September 07, 2008 | Pebble Beach, CA
Shawn and Maya, I am truly sorry for your loss. No words can express my deep sense of loss for you; however, know that your angel is in heaven playing with the other angels. My thoughts are with you.
Kerri Zelenak
August 16, 2008 | South Pasadena, CA
Dear Maya and Shawn,
My heart breaks for you, I can see Mieko's smile and hear her giggles from the videos/pictures you sent out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Atousa Slafko
July 22, 2008 | College Station, TX
ShawnJohn:
I am so sorry about your loss. Mieko was a beautiful little girl and you were all blessed to have each other even for such a short time. They must have needed another angel in heaven. You and your family are in my prayers.
BriJo Deopere
July 21, 2008 | Maple Grove, MN

Maya and Shawn:
My heart has a piece breaking away. Your mother and I love you Maya and feel deeply for you at the loss of your beautiful little daughter Mieko. You and Shawn could not have done more for her. Take this amazing baby girl's experience with you everywhere to help make your family forever strong against the bad time in life.
Love Deb and Jon
Deb Halberstadt
July 21, 2008 | Altadena, CA
maya and shawn,
i am sure meiko was an inspiration to anyone who ever met her and all who saw her through the advocacy work she did on video. she accomplished an awful lot in a short time. what a beautiful little soul, now a beautiful angel. may you find peace
with love,
pam (mum to t 13 angel tyler)
pam biffis
July 21, 2008 | Salem, ON
Maya and Shawn,
My heart goes out to you both. I have so enjoyed watching Maya shine on video and in the photos you sent. She will be greatly missed but I can see her and my beautiful Louise dancing through the flowers in heaven hand in hand. My prayers will be with you both over these next weeks and months.
Tracey Pass
July 20, 2008 | Bobs Farm
Maya and Shawn,
What a beautiful obituary for your little girl! And Mieko was definitely a beautiful little girl. I wish I could have been there for her memorial service even though we have never met. I feel as though I know you through Tri-Family and the work you have done to educate people about genetic abnormalities like T-18. My granddaughter also had T-18. I always looked to Mieko as an inspiration.
My sympathy is with you as you journey on.
Sheila Helleson
July 20, 2008 | Tracy, MN