TRAGIC AND DEVASTATING NEWS

[SoCalTricia]

I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face. But I wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and tell you all that I do find strength in knowing that we had so many people praying for us. Unfortunately, God had other plans. Ian's tumor was "very fast moving, and malignant." He survived surgery, but just barely. As the evening wore on, his suffered more and more pressure in his head and became more unresponsive. The tumor was growing too fast, and was causing much damage. We spent the whole night praying for a miracle, but my husband and I knew when there was no hope. We made the heartbreaking decision to turn off all medical support this morning, and Ian passed away peacefully in our arms at about 9:45 a.m.

I am so thoroughly devastated, that I'm not sure how I'll make it through the next five minutes. Everywhere I turn are reminders of my baby. Two days ago, life was so normal...now it never will be again. I keep picking up his pajamas and smelling them...I miss him terribly and my arms are aching for him. Every time my milk comes in, I cry because I know it's his feeding time and he'll never suckle again. I'm in so much pain it's hard to breathe. Please keep me and my husband and our children in your prayers...we need all the strength we can get.

Tricia

[etts172]

I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to your family Tricia. Yes, you're right, God has other plan for Ian. Stay strong. You're in my prayer.
Etts

[sue68]

I just got back from V.A. and read and re-read your post a few times. I'm stunned by your devastating news. I don't know what to say - there aren't any comforting words for what you're going through.  My heart truly breaks for you.  I'm so so sorry for your loss and I can only pray that you have strength to get through this.  Know that we're all here for you.    

[piggy2]

I pray that God's love will surround you like huge giant strong arms and comfort and soothe you and your husbands grief.  

There are really no words at all to express our condolences.  Please let us know if you do a memorial for him.  I would like to lend my support to either a foundation or cause in his name.  

God bless you and your family!!

[GiGiGiGi]

I am so, so very sad to hear of your loss.  My heart aches for you.

Gigi

[justtoolate]

I am sooo sorry for your loss, I was reading your post with tears running down my face, I cannot even begin to imagine the pain you and your family are going through, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!

[maxwellrocks]

I am so sorry.  I will be praying for you and your family.