Online Grief Support - A Social Community
Mary Elizabeth Dolnick
Female
Prescott, AZ
United States
Profile Information:
- 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...
BeccA
Dear Mary- I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my 35 yr. old daughter to cancer last December. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the parents on this site for healing and peace during this sad, painful time. Hold on to your wonderful memories you have of your precious son. He looks like a gracious, positive person. Big hugs. Becca
Dec 24, 2011
Lorraine
Mary Elizabeth, I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the photos of your son here. I lost my 29 year old son Silas to cancer (lung) just 8 months after his diagnosis; he passed on in May of 2008. It is so sad to watch your child go through such pain and suffering, and yet, I saw such a strong amazing young man in the way my son handled things. It sounds like your Daniel was much like that as well. One thing I have found is that regardless of how our children have died, the pain is the same. We may not deal with our grief the same, but we all share the pain of losing our beautiful children.
Dec 24, 2011
Lorraine
you are not crazy, or should I say any crazier than any of us who have lost a child. It is so difficult to let go of anything I have of Sy's; in fact I think I will have the pair of shoes he wore when he was sick for the rest of my life. I surround myself with memories of my son. I know that some people worry, and sometimes my girls worry about me. But I don't know how to do this any other way, and somehow it is impossible to do it a certain way for the sake of pleasing someone else.
Dec 29, 2011