Losing A Child - Page 2

Big Sister · ‎05-15-2010

On 2/15/2015 mrniceguy said:
On 2/15/2015 bigsister said:
mrniceguy, I'm glad you made the effort to reach out today and talk about your son. No matter how many years go by, it's so important to say and to hear his name. I know that with time the raw edges become less sharp. We never forget but we do adjust to the absence. It's so important for us to talk about our loved one who is now gone.

Do you feel like talking about him, what was he like, what did he love to do? I would like to know him better through you.

His name is Brian. He was a fun loving, smiling, always a funny story to tell you kind of guy. Very handsome and outgoing during his school years - linebacker on the football team. He loved being outdoors fishing and camping, hanging out with his buddies and had never been sick a day in his life before the cancer struck. He joined the Air Force as soon as he got out of high school and was in Officer flight training when he began to get sick. He had planned to make a career in the Air Force. During his illness, he was always the one lifting everyone up. Over the period of 6 years, he had 4 brain surgeries and of course, the usual chemo and radiation treatments. He just never let it get him down. He did not want us to worry and stayed very upbeat. He was just your all around great guy and I miss him more than I can even express.

mrniceguy, Thank you for telling me (us) more about Brian. ( I always knew that if I ever had a child, a son, I would name him Brian). He sounds like a very likeable man with many interests who loved to laugh and make others laugh. I hope you know that one of the main reasons he turned out to be a fine man was because of you, his father, his role model.

Juniper2 · ‎02-16-2015

Lost my beautiful 28 year old daughter six years ago from a failed liver transplant after suffering from Crohn's disease for 9 years. Like your son, she suffered alot. Her birthday is on Feb. 20th so I am feeling exactly what you are. I am so very sorry for your loss and I can't say anything that could help you because I can't even help myself. I wish you strength and peace.

Bestdressed · ‎04-18-2010

I am sorry about the loss of your son mrniceguy. I am glad you were able post about it today and tell us about him. I also am sorry to Moon dance and Juniper for the loss of your daughters. I cannot imagine going through such an intense loss. Just know that we care and please feel free to talk to about it. I think sometimes it helps to acknowledge what you are feeling inside. Hugs to all of you...I am truly sorry.

marky · ‎03-10-2010

So sorry for your loss. I lost my step-son almost 4 years ago so I can relate to your pain. My husband still cannot talk about him. Very seldom will he let me say anything--it is just too painful for him. Yes, some days are much worse than others. It is always lurking in the back of our minds. Thank you for sharing about Brian with us. He sounds like a wonderful person.

Mama Mia · ‎03-10-2010

I am so very sorry for all of you who have lost a child. I know how your heart stays broken, and the memories are always there. My son died suddenly August 26th, 2014. I will never get over it. I know he is in Heaven and that God wanted him home, but still it is so very hard.

May all of you find strength and be glad of the time you did have with your child. God Smile bless!

mm

"Cats are like potato chips, you can never have just one".

marky · ‎03-10-2010

On 2/16/2015 Mama Mia said:
I am so very sorry for all of you who have lost a child. I know how your heart stays broken, and the memories are always there. My son died suddenly August 26th, 2014. I will never get over it. I know he is in Heaven and that God wanted him home, but still it is so very hard.

May all of you find strength and be glad of the time you did have with your child. God bless!

mm

Mama Mia, so sorry for your loss also. I am sure the pain is still so raw for you now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and with all of the others that know this pain.

WaJa61 · ‎09-10-2012

My deepest condolences to mrniceguy and all here who have lost a child. There is no deeper pain in all the world. My mother lost my brother before I was born. I believe with my whole soul, they are together now, with our dad, too.

Prayers offered for your strength and comfort.

lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

mrniceguy, I am so sorry for the loss your son. I know what you mean that sometimes it seems a lifetime ago but sometimes it feels like yesterday. Your son had a difficult journey and I know how difficult it was for you to see him suffer. Although we welcome peace for our loved ones, it does make us miss them any less.

We lost a daughter and granddaughter. I know there was nothing else they could do medically but there are still times I ask why God chose to take such sweet, innocents.

I do believe we will someday see our loved ones again. At times it the only thing that got me over the hurdles.

lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

On 2/16/2015 Mama Mia said:
I am so very sorry for all of you who have lost a child. I know how your heart stays broken, and the memories are always there. My son died suddenly August 26th, 2014. I will never get over it. I know he is in Heaven and that God wanted him home, but still it is so very hard.

May all of you find strength and be glad of the time you did have with your child. God bless!

mm

Mama Mia, each time I read about the sudden loss of your son, my heart breaks for you.

I admire your strength. (and wisdom)

lucieinthesky · ‎01-14-2013

I thank each one of you for your kindness and compassion. I also wish to express my sympathy to those of you who shared that you, too, have lost a child. It is a club that no one wants to belong to. I know that I will see my Brian again, someday and what a glad reunion that will be -- its just that sometimes the waiting becomes hard to bear.

Thank you, bigsister, for the sweet compliment.