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Edited by Masque of Night:
11/19/2013 9:05:06 PM
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Memorial thread...my son has passed on.
I know I said i'd keep updates to the original thread, but with how supportive you all were and how many were keeping my family and I in their wishes and prayers...I felt this should have its own.
November eighteenth, things took a turn for the worse. The original tumor was still stable, but...he contracted a bacterial infection in his urinary tract, bladder, and even in his blood. Even though they were using antibiotics to treat it, the infection was too severe to do a whole lot for by later that day. And later there were further complications. Air started to fill the blood vessels in his brain. The doctors theorized that this was either the result of the bacteria being gas creating, or a defect in the heart. By this time...there was too much damage for him to come out of this positively. If by some miracle he did survive, he wouldn't have been able to live without being on life support. And that's no way for anyone to live...
They did an ultrasound of his heart. No holes were seen in it, but there was still a possibility of very small ones being there. And there is an opening of the heart present before birth which is supposed to close once the child begins breathing on his own. They found no inclination of it, but it was possible that it didn't close all the way...all was done by about eight o'clock that night. We kept him on life support long enough to live past midnight, to see the birthday of his second month. They disconnected what they could, handed him to his mother and I, and...he passed away in our arms at 12:24 AM, November 19th, 2013.
This was the most hellish part of my life i've ever been through...it's been hard on all of us, but for everyone who wished us well, it is still very much appreciated. You all are each part of a great community, probably the best i've had the honor of being a part of. So thank you...each and every one of you. And if little Garrett could...I know he'd be thanking you all too.
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RIP. Stay strong man.
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2 RepliesRest in peace.
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Edited by bastage: 9/19/2014 8:29:32 PMThat's terrible, dude! :( Stay strong, man. EDIT: Oh, necrobump... Still.
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I'm actually crying... This is so sad. God bless you and the family.
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Sorry man
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You have my sympathy.
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I'm so sorry about your loss, however the two months Garrett was here he couldn't have asked for a better family who cared for and loved him. And as you held him in your arms he knew what he meant to you, he knew that your love for him was unmatched. So even though young Garrett is gone, his time here was filled with love and kindness. God bless you and your family RIP Garrett
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5 Repliesi'm not too good with words. or sentences. or logic. but i can still say/type stuff. i like stuff. especially stuff which shows that i haven't just passed this off "just another event." sometimes i feel my condolences aren't enough, and i end up writing a sappy, idealistic piece of emotionally driven stupidity. that's what's about to happen here. excuse me, but i'm just venting a few thoughts of my own. you know when your child was alive? when he looked around? you and ms. madness reborn were there for him. in the two months he lived, he may not have seen much, or understood much; but of what he did, he saw you and ms. madness reborn. delving into what he could or would have said had he possessed the ability to is another matter entirely, but even if he couldn't show it, he knew that he wasn't alone. he didn't leave helpless. he's gone. but remember that before he left, he had the privilege of living under the care of two of the best parents he could have possibly had. if you ever need to vent, my pm box is always open. i don't know what i'll say, or even if i'll say anything good. but i'll be listening for sure; and if you'll excuse a bit of self judgement, i believe that's more important than anything else.
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Though my son managed to pull through, I at least can relate to the emotion of being there and having the emotions you had. I'd give you a hug if I could. Much love my friend.
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I am sorry for your loss, may God bless your son and your family. I don't know what else to say, I never had a son, so I can only try to imagine the sorrow you are going through. You and your family will be in my prayers.
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Oh my god, I can't even begin to understand what words would be appropriate. I know this thread is pretty old, but I hope it helps to know that we still care about you and your son. Reading the title just broke my heart, and that picture brought tears to my eyes. I'll be praying for you and your family.
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1 ReplyOuch, doesn't it hurt when people bump this thread?
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May your son rest in peace.
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Shit man. I....just....damn it. I wish I could do something besides offer my condolences.
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For whatever a complete stranger on an internet a Forum is... I'm so sorry, I'm so fricking sorry, I'm not even going to try to even contemplate what that was like, I hope you and your wife the best of wishes. I hope it will get better, I beg that you will be ok... Because I know it should.
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[quote]Ouch, doesn't it hurt when people bump this thread?[/quote]
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Jesus man, im so sorry for you two.
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It's been a little while since you posted this and I don't mean to stir up emotions but I am so sorry. I can't do much but express my sympathies and say that you did everything you could.
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I am really, really sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how hard and how devastating this must be. I, like almost everyone else here, extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts will continue to be with you during this difficult time.
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That's horrible. The important thing is to cherish what you have, when you have it. And you did that, so don't think back on what could have been, and don't blame yourself for anything. Best of luck getting through this.
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I'm sorry for your loss. This is gonna be very cliché, but very true - He's in a better place now. Hope you find some comfort in that. ... Feeling kinda shocked right now, and rather speechless. But anyway, all the best man. You did what you could. :)
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Is it a blessing or a curse to have to go through such pain? You can grow, or you can be destroyed. These tests in life are never pleasant; its how you react that makes you. I wish that you and your wife be comforted with the thought of being blessed enough to have had the time you did with him. 2 months isn't long, and it brings tears to my eyes reading your story. Be brave.
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:O Dude...... I am so so so so so so sorry. That's horrible! :( I was hoping the little guy survived, and I'm not even someone that normally even likes most babies. My condolences. R.I.P Garrett.
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I can only express myself in gifs
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Edited by OptimusPrime 15: 11/20/2013 4:52:32 AMGod damn that picture... My condolences OP. The bungie community is here for you OP. We all know the pain of loss in one way or another. Some more than others. If you need to vent we are here for you. That is what communities do.
