| Location | Oregon |
| Age | 11 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 01/07/1992 |
| Date of Death | 23/09/2003 |
| Visitors | 2,833 since 05/09/2007 |
| Creator |
Name: Codi Frazier
Age: 11
Birthday: July 1, 1992
Residence: Keizer, Oregon
School: Cummings Elementary
Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese
Likes: Horses, Dogs, Cats
Dislikes: Going to Bed
Codi passed away at 12:52 am on September 23, 2003. She was surrounded by her Grandpa Darel, her Mama Loni, her Mama Sara, her special friend Melodie, and her favorite nurse, John who came in on his day off to be with her. Codibug.com will live on in her honor, promoting her causes.
Codi's original story:
was born on July 1, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada. My parents, Darel and Shannon Frazier were both in the Air Force and were stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas.
I rode my first horse, on the beach, when I was six years old. That is when I fell in love with horses. I also enjoyed Barbie dolls, cats and cartoons.
Just before my 7th birthday, in 2000, I was playing and bumped my left knee on a toy box. My knee swelled up and became painful. Eventually I was unable to walk on it. During a visit to the doctor to have it checked, I was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma.
The Osteosarcoma was in my knee joint, which is a common location for this disease, which primarily affects children and young adults. Doctors also found that the cancer had metastasized to my left lung.
I was hospitalized at Sunrise Children's Hospital in Las Vegas and I began chemotherapy, prior to surgery to remove the tumor. A surgery called rotationplasty was performed in February, 2001. This is where the surgeon removes the tumor by amputating the affected area. The foot is then turned around and attached where the amputation was performed. This allows the ankle to function in the place of a knee joint.
The rotationplasty surgery was difficult to get used to, but before I knew it, I was up walking and eventually running and playing with other kids. There are exercises that must be done to strengthen the joint and provide flexibility, but the results are worth it.
I completed chemotherapy in August 2001 and another surgery confirmed that the cancer was no longer present in my left lung. I was finally found to be in remission and sent home. That was a happy day!
My mother died unexpectedly of septic shock in January, 2002, about a year after I was released from the hospital and found to be free of cancer. Following my mothers death, I moved to Keizer, Oregon. I am currently attending a grief counseling group called Mother Oaks, in Salem, Oregon.
I participated in the 2002 Marion County Relay for Life, with the Salem Kiwanis Club. Shortly afterward, I was invited to join the Salem Kiwanis Club as an Honorary Junior Member. I love being a part of this group whose primary goal is to help young children. You can click here to learn more about Salem Kiwanis.
In Early October of 2002, I became sick and we all thought I had a flu. The symptoms were very similar, except I didn't have a fever. I went to the Salem Hospital, where I was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes which is also known as Type 1 Diabetes. Following this hospitalization, I have to carefully watch my diet, keep a consistent schedule and get regular exercise. I also test my blood glucose levels frequently and get three insulin injections daily. You can learn more about Juvenile Diabetes at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.
During a routine cancer screening, on March 9, 2003 Osteogenic sarcoma was found in my sternum area. The cancer has spread into my lungs and is in the area of my heart. I was hospitalized at Doernbecher Childrens Hospital for almost a week. I have been told the cancer is inoperable and incurable. I understand that it is likely I will die from my cancer, however, I am living now, enjoying life every day and I will do so as long as I possibly can.
We tried the experimental cancer drug Depsipeptide, but it did not work for me. We are looking into other clinical trials. If you need information about clinical trials, call the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER or visit the NCI website for clinical trials.
I have returned to school and will attend as long as possible. School is an important part of my life. You can click here to learn more about my school. Cummings Elementary school has helped me achieve my number one dream in life: to have my very own horse!
The community has also been great. Benefits have been scheduled to help me and my family take a vacation, along with medical expenses. The Make a Wish Foundation has provided a trip to Disneyland. Michael Mugrage at Songs of Love has written and recorded a great song called "Codi Bug."
My outlook on life remains positive. I sincerely want to give something back to the world. I hope my website can help someone in some way. If you want to help make a difference simply follow your heart, click a link and get involved with one of the great charities linked from my site.
This is just her story from her site, it has not been updated since her death on September 23 2003.
Happy Birthday In Heaven - by Winnie Lovett
"Happy Birthday Codi"
It's sure to be the best one yet,
Though you left us here behind.
Did you think that we'd forget?
Your cake this year, will surely be,
A beauty to behold.
With the icing made of Silver,
And the candles made of Gold.
Yes, your birthday in Heaven,
Will be such a grand affair.
And I know you'll look so lovely,
With a halo in your hair.
The Angels will come from everywhere,
To sing your birthday song.
And I know they'll be so happy,
That you've joined, God's Happy Throng.
No I can't send a card this year,
Or give a gift so fine.
So I'll just send a special prayer,
To that wonderful Daughter of yours.
FOR A BEAUTIFUL GIRL XX
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I send this flower with all my love xxxx
There is a bridge into forever and its only name is love,
Theres a light that shines in darkness from our angels up above,
In our hearts there is a promise that says death can never win,
And a hope that will sustain us until we meet again. xxxx
Theres a pain beyond imagining
that's burning in our heart
for suddenly our whole world
has been cruelly ripped apart...
All words of consolation
that are bound to come this way
will probably seem empty
and of little use today...
For when we ask for reasons
and when we ask the question 'why'
it makes no sense at all
that someone so precious has to die...
The only sourse of comfort
are our memories and the love
and they will shine forever
like the brightest star above...
A flame that burns eternally
so strong it lights the sky
and even in our darkest days
that flame will never die...
So many people share the pain
we grieve today as one
the gift of life is taken back
but love goes on and on...
Love ~ Hugs ~ Kisses ~~ Jane...x♥x
You're an angel than nobody can see
still, an angel is what you are to me
an angel from heaven is what you are
in my sky you are a heavenly star
You're an angel with beauty and grace
you're kind and sweet, you've an angel face
you have very graceful angel wings
happiness, joy and love are just some things
that an angel can give and to me you've given
in my heart and on my mind is where you're livin'
you have hair that is as soft as cotton
a guardian angel is what i've gotten
your eyes are like sapphires that shine so bright
when everything is dark, you give us light
You're an angel that gives me a reason to live
you're the angel that teaches me to give
you're the angel that makes me live another day
you're the angel that teaches me the right things to say
you're my angel and you'll always care
you're my angel and I know you'll always be there..
Always in my thoughts ~~ Love Jane...x♥x
Having you not with me
Hurts more and more each day
Although I feel a closeness
In a very special way
Even as I go to sleep
Every thought is of you
And I never thought i'd miss you
In quite the way I do
So i'm hoping that these words
May some how let you know
That you're in my heart forever
And i'll always love you so
The one and only thing
That helps me with the pain
Is dreaming of the time
When I will see you again...
Love ~~ Jane...x♥x
Heavens gate swung gently open
the master called softly 'come'
and you, dear one, took the masters hand
and your work on earth was done
we'll never cease to miss you
and shed many silent tears
because we cannot share with you
our hopes, our joys, our fears
but one day in gods garden
when the master calls us to come
you'll be at the gates with open arms
and say to us 'welcome home'
Love Always ~~ Jane...x♥x
The angels sang Amazing Grace
Our lord came down and touched your face
He held your hand and whispered low
Come with me it's time to go...
The gates of heaven opened wide
The angels lined up side by side
For a special guest was on their way
the day they took our precious one away...
Love ~ Hugs ~ Kisses ~~ Jane...x♥x
~~GOD.COM~~
Dear Lord
Every single evening
as i'm lying here in bed
this tiny little prayer
keeps running through my head,
god bless my family
wherever they may be
keep them warm and safe from harm
for they're so close to me,
and god there is one more thing
I wish that you could do
hope you don't mind me asking
please bless my computer too,
now I know that it's unusual
to bless a motherboard
but listen just a second
while I explain it to you lord,
you see that little metal box
holds more than odds and ends
inside those small compartments
rest so many of my friends,
I know so much about them
by the kindness that they give
and this little scrap of metal
takes me in to where they live,
by faith is how I know them
much the same as you
we share in what life brings us
and from that our friendship grew,
please take an extra minute
from your duties up above
to bless those in my address book
thats filled with so much love,
wherever else this prayer may reach
to each and every friend
bless each e-mail inbox
and each person who hits 'send',
when you update your heavenly list
on your own great CD-ROM
bless everyone who hears this prayer
sent up to GOD.COM
Thinking of you always ~~ Love Jane...x♥x
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