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I wanted to update. Sadly my cousin through marriage. We sadly were not blood related. But I've known her since I was about 10 years old. I'm still in shock she is gone. But she had Leukemia for about 3 years now. The type was ALL Leukemia which is harder to cure as an adult. Usually there is a 5 years of a survival period with it and well it finally won. She had many bouts of chemo along with up and down health issues from brain issues to severe sickness. This time it was just too much. Last week she was in remission and it came back extremely aggressive and by Tuesday she could only remember her name. She went on the vent Friday night and her heart gave out this morning.
It's been a difficult process. I'm just glad her suffering Is over. She was going through so much hell just to survive it. Mainly for her little boy. He's was extremely distraught so we are flying my younger cousin back home so she can be there for him. She's 1p and he's 8. So it's what needed to be done. At this point. I feel I can't do anything further.
But I wanted to thank you all for the prayers and hearts I do not deserve but I always appreciate them.
SoCalDavidS
(9,998 posts)I hope you stay strong. It sounds like she fought a valiant battle with a horrible disease.
Have an Oreo or 20, and think of all the memories you have of her.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)I just I hate when I'm not updated. I learned this morning through a Facebook post about it. It was an awful feeling
OAITW r.2.0
(24,467 posts)We've buried those that didn't resonate and we've buried those that have had a profound impact on our life. Every single human that lives experiences these 2 reactions, IMHO.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)She touched my other cousins a lot more. Sadly it wasn't like that with her and I. She and I were mutually got along and chatted. But it feels like a lot more missing now
OAITW r.2.0
(24,467 posts)Lived with both kinds....both still left a void that won't be replaced. We all go through this and it sucks when you lose anyone that has mindshare in your life - good or not.
LoisB
(7,203 posts)Backseat Driver
(4,392 posts)Grief is hard for a child to process at that tender age. Heck, it's difficult to process at any age. Let it flow as it will...blessings and comfort to you all.
IngridsLittleAngel
(1,962 posts)ALL is brutal as you said, especially as an adult. It sure sounds like she put up one hell of a fight, and the lone positive of this is she isn't hurting anymore.
Losing our loved one is so painful, and I'm sorry she was taken from this world far too soon. My heart goes out to you and all of your family.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)Its awful and I wish I knew what we could be doing now. But I don't.
IngridsLittleAngel
(1,962 posts)And taking things one day, one step at a time.
As much loss as I've dealt with, I wish I had a better answer. That's the best one I know.
niyad
(113,284 posts)multigraincracker
(32,674 posts)Celebrate the memories you have of her.
Laurelin
(525 posts)I'll keep you in my prayers.