Mary Elizabeth Dolnick

Female

Prescott, AZ

United States

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About Me:: I am a mother of 3 and recently retired veterinary technician.
About my Loss:: 3 years ago my son Daniel was diagnosed with a grade 4 GBM (brain tumor). He was a vibrant young man who managed resturants and avid sports fan...he played ice hockey since he was 6. The diagnoses devastated everyone...he went through surgery, radiation and many rounds of chemo...still with a smile on his face and the determination to beat this. My husband is a doctor so we knew that it was terminal , but would never stop cheering him on his fight for life. He indured so much went through 3 trials each one almost killed him but he kept on smiling and being the funny character we all loved. In May things started to get bad fast, he lost the use of his right side, his speech and short term memory but he would drag himself through the house and continue to fight, In Aug on my moms birthday he finally lost his battle which he fought so hard...we are so proud of him and the pain of his passing is just killing me...I know he would be so mad at me...he would get mad if he ever saw me cry, but I just don't know how to get through it. In June I also lost my 17 yr old niece suddenly and 2 of my cousins since then...I just feel so overwhelmed....This holiday I just want to be over...

Grace

Welcome Mary.... so sorry you are having such saddness.... most of us here are expressing holiday blues.... Your son looks so positive in these photos. There will always be an empty chair at those Holiday Tables for all of us.

Dec 24, 2011
Robin Jone

Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost my only son, Zach on September 3rd in a terrible accident. He was only 23, much too young, and I still am having such a hard time accepting that it is true. Your son sounds like he was so very brave, you must be so proud of him. I have lost many family members, also, we unfortunately have that in common. This time of year is particularly so hard for so many. I am so thankful for my husband, daughters and two granddaughters, I go on for them. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs. Robin

Dec 24, 2011