Wings of a Bird

Darrington teen with rare aging disorder dies - Seattle P-I
Seth Cook, who lived in Darrington and captured hearts all over the world, died Monday at his home with his family around him. He was 13 years old and had recently suffered a heart attack as a consequence of progeria, a rare disorder that causes accelerated aging.
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Seth had friends all over the world, including other children with progeria. Many were charmed by his practical jokes and quick wit. But his courage, kindness and sense of humor also moved many who knew him only through stories and network broadcasts about him.
"He broke my heart, and then mended it, all at one time," wrote one reader after an account of his life appeared in the Seattle P-I in September 2004.
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An avid reader, he continued reading to kindergartners at Darrington Elementary until he had a stroke in August. At home, he was in the middle of listening to "Voyage of the Dawn Treader" by C.S. Lewis, one of his favorite authors.
The family is taking comfort in their faith. "Our angel boy has gone home, but, Jesus has given us the hope that we will see him again," his mother said.
"Anyone coming in contact with Seth was always amazed, and totally taken with him and what a beautiful and wonderful person he was ... so full of faith, loving, caring, funny and just living life to the fullest," said a cousin, Leila Booker, in an e-mail. ...