Steven Nielsen's Page

In loving memory of Steve Nielsen
March 13, 1987 - April 27, 2002

Hello everyone. This is my webpage. I will try and update it every day to let you know how I am doing. Thank you for caring so much.

The above message was written by our beloved 15 year old son, Steve, who entered his new life in heaven after a nine-month battle with Acute Mylogenous Leukemia.

Steve wanted to write his own journal entries, but he was often too sick to do so. We are continuing to write journal entries in memory of Steve and about our grief journey.

Journal

Monday, April 27, 2009 8:17 AM CDT

For the past few days, we have been reliving memories of our last days with Steve. It's hard to think about those days and how he was here with us one moment and gone forever in the next moment. It still seems like it happened yesterday.

One of my most vivid memories is the last time Steve was home with us for a few hours just 2 days before he died. I remember the last time he walked out the door and how I didn't want to bring him back to the hospital. We were driving back to the hospital that evening. The sun was just beginning to set, and I pointed out to him what a brilliant blue the sky was. Every time I look at the sky at sunset, I think of that moment and wish Steve was here to look at it with me.

I also remember how Steve looked at each one of us, studying our faces intently as if he was trying to memorize each feature. I remember telling him that I love him and how he squeezed my hand to tell me that he loved me too.

Whoever said that time heals all wounds didn't ever have to say goodbye to such a wonderful son and brother as Steve.

We love you, Steve. You are in our hearts and minds each and every day.

Janine

Hospital Information:

Children's Hospitals and Clinics

E-mail Author: ekimnielsen@msn.com

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