Friday, August 1, 2008

The phone call just came!







As tears run down my face, it's hard to see the computer screen. The day has come, Tyson passed away just a few minutes ago. We haven't gotten any info about if it was peaceful or not, because Aaron's dad is trying to make the phone calls to inform everyone in the family of the news. I am pretty sure the funeral will be Mon. or Tues. because everything is in place and ready already. Aaron was pretty bummed when he heard that Tyson wanted him to be a pallbearer and he can't because of his broken foot. Tyson has dropped to about 30 pounds, so I'm sure they don't really need eight men, but Aaron really would have liked to have been part of this. My heart goes out to Suzy, Tawnee and Kent today. I really am not sure how I could live without my child. These next few months will be so hard for Suzy. She will be strong. She said after all of this is over with and done, she just needs to run away for awhile. I hope she does. We all know that he is in a better place and all is good, but ohhh it would be sooooo hard. We loved Tyson so much and it will be so hard to have him gone, even when we have been just waiting for this day to come so he could just have some relief. About 3 months ago they gave us the news that 2 weeks to 2 months was the time line. He has been such a fighter through these rough and painful months. He told his mom that he was hanging on to see his 18th birthday. This was 2 weeks ago. He is such a great and strong man. We are so grateful that we were able to meet and be part of his short life. We know he is able to run and be free of this terrible cancer that has been part of his life for so long. WE LOVE YOU TYSON!

16 comments:

Jenny said...

So sorry about your family's loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts!

Emilee said...

i am so sorry! that was so sweet what you said, though.
also, thanks so much for making my day on my blog! you wrote something so sweet and nice and i wrote something so jerky on yours! i love ya!

Mary Mills said...

So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. Death is never an easy experience to go through.

Danielle said...

Wow, you leave me speechless. I am sorry for the hard news yet so happy that you guys know that he is happy and free of pain right now. God bless you and your family!!! Love ya tons!

Anonymous said...

i'm sorry for your family's loss, what a difficult time this is. you are so sweet. thanks for your comment on our blog :) let me know if there is anything we can do for your family.

Megan said...

You are so sweet. I feel the spirit just reading what you wrote and seeing what a cute kid he was. Sorry for the loss. Stay strong.

Miriam said...

Thinking about you during this time Charee! Love you so much!

Taneill said...

I am sorry for the loss. You will be in my thoughts.

Taneill

The Strawn Family said...

We just wanted to let you know that your family is in our prayers. If there is anything we can do for you let us know. We love you!

Heidi said...

so so sorry! We love you and are praying for you!

Shelly Traveller said...

Your family will be in our prayers, That has got to be the hardest thing to lose a child. I'm glad you have some cute picture with him and Tate.

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Rebekah said...

Ben was wanting to make 200 sales when he first started working for APX but soon learned that no very many people in the company have ever gotten 200 their first summer out. Most make under 100 their first summer. so he quickly changed his goal to 100 sales. He is doing very well though. His manager has been in the company for 3 yrs. now and got 98 sales his first year. He is now making over $100,000 each summer. Ben is currently at 76 sales and has 4 weeks left. So we figure he will be doing just as well as his manager very soon. It's very possible he will exceed his goal of 100 this first summer. We will just have to wait and see.

Brittnee said...

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. You are so strong, I am sure you are great to have around during this time for his family! Let me know if there is anything we can do for you guys.

Quinn and Melanie said...

What sweet and beautiful words. I am so glad he is finally free of pain and it is such a relief to know that your family will be with him again.Familes are Forever!!

Dream Big Designs said...

We will miss Tyson too! Let us know what we can do for you, or Suzy. Let us know how the funeral goes.