A smile so bright and beautiful
So whole and full of life
A mother of small children
A cricket legends wife
In a world so full of prejudice
So full of evil and of good
Why does illness pick out anyone
It's something I've never understood
There are people in this life
Who take whatever comes their way
And turn it into a blessing
To brighten someone's day
You identified a need
And in the middle of you pain
You have used your circumstance
To forward that needs gain
Australia has many sporting hero's
Of who's skill they'll quickly boast
But I hope that in the McGrath's ordeal
They'll realize what matters most
And to Glenn and those she loved
I pray 'the broken hearted will be blessed'
Is a beatitude that you'll hold dear
In this, life's greatest test
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A tribute to Jane McGrath, Glenn McGrath's wife who today lost her battle with cancer.
http://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/
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I've never heard of Jane McGrath but am sad to hear that she lost her life to cancer. She's very pretty on the outside, and based on your description of her, just as pretty on the inside. I just watched a movie called The Bucket List. There's a scene where the two characters are talking about the ancient Egyptian idea of heaven, where two questions are asked of everyone at the entrance.
1. How much joy did you feel in your life?
2. How much joy did you give to others?
Pretty strange questions for a culture that kept slaves by the thousands, but I like the questions. It seems like Mrs. McGrath could feel very good about both questions.
Have you sent this to the memorial website? I'm sure they would print it.
M
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You touch on the enigma of mortality in a very touching way, Bec. Cancer, I think, so often speaks of environmental poisoning, although, many will argue it is hereditary. It is a thief, and I'm so sorry for her children and her husband's loss. There really are no answers that are reasonable, are there. I'm glad her life was a gift. That can not be taken.
I'm glad you showed this to me.
Love,
Karen
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This was very touching. Its so sad to hear on the news of someones passing after so many years of pain, but she stayed strong for her young family. This will be well cherished. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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Thank you, she was an amazing woman! I was quite shocked when I'd heard she'd died, the same as I did when Belinda Emmett died, I just thought that in the end they'd win
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nice words on a sad loss
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Thank you
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This is a lovely tribute to an amazing woman. My heart goes out to Glenn and their gorgeous children. My family and I have watched Glenn's career from his first selection in the Australian cricket team (as he is a distant relative) and Jane's experience touched us deeply. It is a sad loss to so many. Thanks for writing this.
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Thank you for your comment, Glenn is definitely a favorite sportsman in Australia, and Aussies tend to take the whole family of our national treasures into our hearts don't we. I was so shocked that she'd actually died, I never expected it.
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Nice words. Such a sad loss.
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Thank you, it is a sad loss and it's amazing how a whole country is mourning her tonight, not just her family.
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I was so shocked and saddened when I heard this on the news tonight in Oz, such a brave lady and a wonderful zest for life. My heart goes out to Glenn and the kids at such a sad passing.
for writing this lovely tribute. Love, C
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Oh, i was just about to send you a private message to tell you about this poem as I was sure you'd want to read it, you beat me to it. I was also shocked to hear it on the news tonight, I did not expect it at all, I just thought in the end she'd be ok and in my sadness all I could do was sit and write her a tribute.
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it was such a trrible loss for us... but you have excellently made a nice tribute
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Thank you, it is such a terrible loss, I couldn't believe it when I heard it on the news, I always thought it would be ok in the end.
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This is excellent.
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Thank you, Jane deserves excellent
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Jane was one my favourite people in the world. My heart goes out to Glenn and the children. People like Jane are special and very rare. Wonderful tribute poet!
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Thank you! it amazes me the quality of some people's character, even facing death.... what an amazing woman
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