I want to thank the members of RB who offered their prayers and thoughts after my son’s sudden death in February. I’d also like to thank Lori and Byron for posting their kind words and prayers and notifying members.
Since this tragedy, my mom, who was otherwise in good health had fallen and fractured her shoulder. The family opted for surgery and after weeks of rehab and transfers to different care facilities she suffered a seizure one evening and was taken back to the hospital. It was discovered from her CT Scan (second one) that she has multiple cancerous lesions in her brain that are inoperable. She is under hospice care at home three times a week and in the coming days she will be under continuous care. As of now the family has been working in shifts caring for her.
Up until three months ago my mom and I would go grocery shopping every week and although she just turned eighty-nine years old she never had to walk with a cane or use a walker. Every morning she worked her crossword puzzle and read the newspaper. We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful mother and the family is blessed to have had her all these years.
In February I purchased concert tickets to take her to see singer Michael Buble’ who is coming to Dallas in July. She is his biggest fan and only yesterday she mentioned him saying she had nothing to wear. She looked up at me and asked me why I hadn’t gotten dressed thinking we were going that night. Even though she gets confused at times she is still sharp in mind and remarked to me that Michael has a new album coming out August 1. I don’t know yet if this is true but my guess is that she is right on the money.
The news about my mom has been devastating. Yet, I must say, there is nothing worse than losing a child no matter what age.
Since her diagnosis last week I think I am beginning to accept it…I don’t know. I only know we will miss her tremendously.
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I don’t know when I will be back on RB but I wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and kindness,
Dyle
Kay Kempton Raade
I’m so glad you updated us. You’ve been in our prayers and thoughts since the horrible news of your loss. Take your time to go through what you need. You are battered and bruised and need to care for yourself. Feel the love holding you.
hugs,
kay
wallace66
Dyle, My thoughts and prayers will be with you…My oldest son, Chris, died in 2000 and it seruems to stay with us thru our lives. May peaceful memories be with you in time.
Barbara Callahan
my heart breaks for you, my dear friend. I am so glad that you kept us informed. We are extended family here, and if you hurt, we hurt. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. please take care of yourself… you can’t help your mother, if you don’t stay in good health. i think it’s wonderful that you extended the life of others when you and your family decided to donate Kevin’s organs… what a selfless thing to do… thinking of others, and how your son might help them continue their lives! i bet those people who received his organs get down on their knees every night and thanks God there are people like you in the world!!
God Bless You! Barb
Rick & Deb Larson
Dyle, you have been on our minds, and in our prayers since we learned of your son’s passing. You and your family made a very thoughtful and loving decision by donating your son’s organs … through your son, others live and he will in turn live on through them. This selfless act shows the depth of your love and giving nature …
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s medical issue’s … life is so unfair at times, but don’t give up … your mother needs you and so do the rest of your family, but most of all You need
You … your strength, your love, your caring and your guideance.
Know that You and your family, are in our hearts and prayers. Keep the Faith every moment of the day, and enjoy every loving moment. Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~
barnsis
My dear lady Dyle it is so good to hear from you even if it is while you are facing an additional tribulation. I have had several messages asking about you from our RB friends. I am happy for them that you have taken the time to give an update. I am so sorry to hear such sad news about your Mother. I know this will be more hard mental and emotional times for you watching her go away. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.
Hugs from us
Byron & Julie
Maria Dryfhout
Dear Dyle… I think of you often as I scroll down my email address list. You have been through a lot and even now it is not easy seeing your mom go through this.
Thoughts and prayers have not ceased.
Love from Michigan,,
Maria
Jael
Dear Dyle, I can’t count the times that I have thought about you, and prayed for you and your family! I just now found this message, as I don’t often come to RB, any more. Maybe I will some day, but for now, my life has taken other directions. No, life doesn’t stay the same… and it sure can throw some pretty hard punches at us! My Mother, who was 88, suddenly passed away, a week before Mother’s day! I still have a hard time with it… but I know she is with Christ. But I still miss her terribly. Some day there will be no more death or sorrow, and “I” look for THAT GREAT DAY! I pray your faith is holding you up, and will pray you grow stronger! With love…. ♥
Lori Peters
I am so happy to see you, Dyle. I hope you continue to heal as much as anyone can. Love ya, Lori. ♥
AuntDot
Even though I don’t know you, Dyle, and I’ve just now read about the devastating loss of your son, my heart goes out to you in deepest sympathy. I pray your mother can go in peace, gently and without pain, and be reunited with your son among the angels. Take care of yourself. ((((Hugs))))
AuntDot
Dyle, I’m sorry…I just realized that your post was from 2010. A lot has changed since then. I hope you are doing well, and my sympathy and prayers are still with you.