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Tyler swimming with dolphins
On January 15, 2002, Tyler was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma in the left tibia/fibula with metastasis in his lungs. He underwent almost a year of chemotherapy with six weeks of radiation to both areas and finished treatment November 8, 2002. All had been well until June 2004, when he complained of pain in his left hip for a few weeks. A biopsy was performed at the end of June 2004 which was negative. School started and Tyler did great until the pain came back and got progressively worse. A second biopsy on October 8th, 2004 showed that Tyler had indeed relapsed. After almost 3 years on "quality of life" chemo, he was still alive, and doing pretty well cancer wise. On July 31st, 2007, Tyler had his left leg amputated about 7cm above the center of the kneecap. It was the best decision he ever made. He has been adjusting to life as an amputee, and has worked hard to get back into "normal life"!!! Sadly, on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Tyler's lung CT showed many tumors growing in his lungs. Tyler has chosen to live his life to the fullest without any form of chemotherapy. He passed away in his sleep in the early morning hours of Aug 7, 2008. A couple of unfinished items on his bucket list included watching the 2008 Summer Olympics and voting for President in November. _________________________________________________________________
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Journal
Saturday, June 27, 2009 7:51 PM CDT Well, things are definitely not slowing down around here! Todd and Kirk are off to Missouri on a canoe trip for a few days, Sara will be off to FCA leadership camp in St. Simons Island on Monday, and I will head to Florida for a few days with a friend! I really do wish that Tyler was here to go with me and hang at the resort for a few days! We have been to Star Island a few times as a family and I have great memories of ALL of us being together there. Anyway, prayers for safe travels for all of us would be appreciated.
On another note, I had a dream on Wednesday night with Tyler in it. It wasn't anything in particular- just that he was there too, alive, smiling, and walking around. He didn't say anything, he was just there. It was the first time since he died that I have had the pleasure of seeing him in my dreams. I have waited so long for that. Just wish it was longer.
So many things remind us of Tyler; he is never far from out thoughts. Songs that were heard at the Styx concert that he played a lot, smells (alcohol- ooh, he hated that!), and simple phrases like P-U! (such as when the hot sweaty dogs come walking in the door). He was little, two, and he would run around saying P-U bampa! and then laugh and laugh. Remember that mom and dad? Funny kid. Oh I really miss him. But I am so glad that I have these funny memories to make me laugh (even if it is through tears). :)
A few other folks have shared some funny stories with me recently that are soo Tyler. I love hearing things that others have shared with us. It also helps to see that some of his friends continue to post notes on his facebook account. I am so glad to know that they are remembering him and thinking of him.
Some families that we know would appreciate your prayers- the Morgans- Ryan and mom Missy are fighting uphill battles with cancer; the Kings- Tyler's friend Merrill has relapsed with leukemia, and John W.- Tyler's friend from middle GA, has also had a relapse with his cancer. Wow, when it rains it pours sometimes. And as always we also appreciate your prayers as we keep on keepin' on in our little part of the world.
Connie
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Tyler is laid to rest in the Georgia National Cemetery
Section 1, Grave 1871
Directions: http://www.georgianationalcemetery.com/
Links: http://mycampsunshine.com/support/index.php In Tyler's Memory - donate
http://www.rallyfoundation.org/ In Tyler's Memory - donate
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