| Location | Dartmouth, NS |
| Age | 10 months |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/2006 |
| Date of Death | 23/06/2007 |
| Visitors | 1,179 since 29/06/2009 |
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Onika Claire Heffler was born on August 17, 2006 at 3:09am, weighing 8 lbs 10 oz. She was 19.75
inches long. She was the most beautiful little angel we had ever seen. In December of 2006, Onika
was diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor. This type of tumor has never been seen in a child so
young, so she had the odds fighting against her. She under went emergency surgery on December 15th
and they removed half of the tumor. After weeks of discussion the Doctors decided the best protocol
for Onika was to undergo chemo therapy as they knew they would not be able to remove anymore of the
tumor successfully. In January 2007 Onika began chemo therapy. In March she had her first MRI to see
if the chemo was working, the first round of chemo did not work and her tumor continued to grow. But
if you seen her, you would never know, she was so happy through all of this, always smiling and
learning new things. So, we continued with more chemo and she had another MRI in April and it showed
that there was no growth, the tumor had stayed the same, so she was to undergo two more rounds of
chemo and get another MRI in June. On May 10th she was admitted to start her next round of chemo.
Right away she was sick from the chemo. On May 23th she started to become sleepy and she was
retaining lots of fluid, so the doctors decided to do her MRI early.On may 25 Onika had her MRI only
to show that her tumor was still growing. She was put on oxygen and continued to retain fluid. The
doctors told us that more treatment would just make her sick and her tumor would continue to grow as
we already tried several different approaches. As Onika slept we prepared for the worse, only to
find on May 28th she decided that she was going to wake up. Seeing her wake up was the most
overwhelming experience, the doctors were even surprised. Over the next few days her swelling came
down and she started eating baby food, we could not keep her full enough, her favorite was
bananas!!! We had the best two weeks with her that we could ever ask for, she gave us so many smiles
and made us so happy, as if she was telling us everything was going to be ok. On June 23, 2007 Onika
passed away and lost her battle, but we must say she fought as hard as she could right to the very
end...
Sending lots of hugs and kisses
Tiny Angels
Tiny Angels rest your wings
sit with me for awhile.
How I long to hold your hand,
And see your tender smile.
Tiny Angel, look at me,
I want this image clear....
That I will forget your precious face
Is my biggest fear.
Tiny Angel can you tell me,
Why you have gone away?
You weren't here for very long....
Why is it, you couldn't stay?
Tiny Angel shook his head,
"These things I do not know....
But I do know that you love me,
And that I love you so".
Author Unknown
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To Onika's family
I was so sorry to hear about your loss see was a very sweet little girl. This is a beautiful memorial.
Thank you all for your kind words. We also have a facebook group for Onika for anyone who is interested it is called In Loving Memory of Onika Claire Heffler. Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/jayheff?v=feed&story_fbid=95338693850#/group.php?gid=2457047581
To Onika's Family
It really touched my heart to read about Onika, she is a lovely little girl and a great loss to this world. Stay strong and remember the good times even though you feel as if your heart has been ripped out. My thoughts are with you
These are the words to a Michael Jackson song that we played at Victoria’s funeral. The words mean a lot to us, I hope you like them.
Like A Comet
Blazing 'Cross The Evening Sky
Gone Too Soon
Like A Rainbow
Fading In The Twinkling Of An Eye
Gone Too Soon
Shiny And Sparkly
And Splendidly Bright
Here One Day
Gone One Night
Like The Loss Of Sunlight
On A Cloudy Afternoon
Gone Too Soon
Like A Castle
Built Upon A Sandy Beach
Gone Too Soon
Like A Perfect Flower
That Is Just Beyond Your Reach
Gone Too Soon
Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight
Here One Day
Gone One Night
Like A Sunset
Dying With The Rising Of The Moon
Gone Too Soon
Gone Too Soon
Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama please don't cry~
"Cause I am in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies."
Please, try not to question God,
Don't think he is unkind
Don't think He sent me to you,
and then He changed his mind.
You see, I am a special child,
and I'm needed up above
I'm the special gift you gave Him,
the product of your love.
I'll always be there with you
and watch the sky at night,
Find the brightest star that's gleaming,
That's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost,
that mists your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers,
I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze,
from a gentle wind that blows
That's me, I'll be there,
planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing,
and your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there,
giving your heart a hug.
So Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies.
SLEEP TIGHT LITTLE ANGEL
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God’s Lent Child (girl)
“I’ll lend you for a little while
A child of mine” God said –
For you to love the while she lives
and mourn for when she’s dead.
It may be one or seven years
Or twenty two or three
But will you, till I call her back,
take care of her for me?
She’ll bring her charms to gladden you
and, should her stay be brief,
you’ll have her nicest memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
since all from earth return
but, there are lessons taught below,
I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the whole world over,
in my search for teachers true,
and from the throngs that crowd life’s lane
I have chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love,
nor think the labour vain,
nor hate me when I come to take
this lent child back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done”
for all the joys thy child will bring
the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter her with tenderness,
we’ll love her while we may,
and for the happiness we’ve known
forever grateful stay.
But, should thy Angels call for her
much sooner than we planned,
we’ll brave the grief that comes
and try to understand….
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Love Mary xxxx
what a brave little angel who is now in heaven. im so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful strong willed little girl. Onika sleep peacefully in god's garden with the angels. god bless you.
rebecca
Oh mummy I'm having so much fun,
I sing and play all day,
the angels are trying to teach me to skip,
but my wings keep getting in the way!.
I checked in on you last night,
and I saw that you were sad,
I gave you a little angel kiss,
so you wouldn't feel so bad.
I also visited daddy last night,
and I saw his heart was broken,
so I leaned in and in his ears,
these words were softly spoken.
Daddy I'm still close to you,
close your eyes and you will see,
I'm in every tear you cry,
because I know how much you love me.
So now precious mummy and daddy,
you know that I am safe,
I will always walk beside you both,
whatever the time or place.
Sweet Baby Angel
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Rest your weary head and drift off into dreams,
Frolic in the sunshine and bathe in God's moonbeams.
Use the stars as stepping-stones to take you to your peace,
The pain of life forgotten now you have found release.
Without rain a flower folds, the petals drop and die,
There was no way to save you, you couldn't even cry.
So we cry all the tears instead as we must let you go
To Heaven, and God's garden to blossom and to grow.
The little seed is planted, you'll be watered every day,
The angels will tend all your needs as in their arms you lay.
Your life will be amazing now and full of wondrous things,
Rest in peace, dear, sweet Baby Onika, go fly on angels wings.
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