Brie Bird's mother honors her inspiring daughter after cancer battle.
Brielle “Brie” Bird passed away at nine years old, following a fight against stage-4 cancer.
The announcement was made by Brie's mother, Kendra Bird, through Instagram on Friday, December 12. Her daughter's death occurred on the preceding day.
“You represent a miracle,” Kendra stated next to a picture of her daughter smiling. “Your earthly mission has concluded, and guiding you home was the highest honor for us. You led individuals to faith, demonstrated God's benevolence to the world, and cast your radiance across the globe. Our love for you is everlasting!”
She added, “We plan to seek you out in every detail, particularly among the dragonflies. We are dedicated to continually sharing your narrative. We hope you will visit us frequently. Your room remains accessible, and the playroom lamp will stay illuminated.”
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Kendra finished by writing, “You succeeded, Brielle; you handled everything with dignity and poise! I can only visualize the wonderful gathering, and I feel envious; however, I know you proceeded directly to Jesus.”
“We appreciate you,” she added, “for inspiring countless others.”
Shortly after Kendra shared the announcement, supporters of her and Brie’s @briestrongerthancancer profile expressed their sympathies within the comments.
“Wow! I am absolutely stunned. I am here in my kitchen, feeling sorrow, appreciation, and wonder,” Viola Davis commented. “Such a vital energy...an extraordinary person...a source of inspiration reminding us of affection. Heavenly beings are carrying her home. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones...always. We are grateful for her.”
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Brie received a neuroblastoma cancer diagnosis in 2020 and entered hospice care earlier in the current year. In September, Kendra mentioned being moved by how Today's Sheinelle Jones discussed “discovering beauty amid sorrow” following the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh, who also succumbed to cancer in May of the previous year.
“She notes that ‘despite progressing, and taking full advantage of life, she is striving to reclaim her happiness,’” Kendra wrote on Instagram regarding Jones, 47. “People frequently ask me, ‘How are you holding up?’ This inquiry has become something I struggle to answer honestly, and I feel like I'm being untruthful if I respond with simple phrases. I know others are aware of our situation, and reflecting on what they know versus my true emotional state, I can no longer bring myself to say, ‘I'm doing okay.’ I am devastated and in pain. From now on, I will respond with, ‘I am fighting to keep my joy.’”
Kendra posted a family picture to Instagram in October, musing, “Our home contains countless precious memories, and this particular one resonated deeply with me. As I sat beside Brielle one morning, she rolled over and mentioned, ‘Someone from heaven is communicating with me, an older individual; I'm unsure if it's a grandmother or grandfather; they spoke my name.’ Naturally, I maintained a composed demeanor and inquired what other messages the angels shared with her. She found it difficult to keep her eyes open for long, but promised to tell me more about their messages.”
