The Top

Tyler reached the top of the stairway and passed on about 1 am tonight. (see post below) His decline was surprisingly fast considering what we were told and anticipated. This was what he wanted and certainly a blessing. Feel free to email myself or the family using Tyler's email address (puls_81@yahoo.com) with any questions, comments, etc. (obviously you can post comments on this blog as well).

I found some cancer forums recently where Tig posted comments of encouragement to other GBM patients. I thought you might appreciate a few of those comments to help understand what he believed and felt regarding death, after-life, and faith in God and Jesus Christ. You may notice that these comments reflect this thoughts over the past two years of his nearly four year fight. Again, Tyler's words, not mine.

May 28, 2011
I am so sorry to hear that his time looks to be up. Thank your/his lucky stars that he is no longer in pain and the Lord is looking over him especially now that you have given him over to Him. It is tough to accept I'm sure, but he is embarking on a new journey to his God and you will see him again after this life. That knowledge sustains me as a patient who knows the end is coming sometime.

Feb 01, 2011
I have done my best to live like I'm living and not live like I'm dying. I am different and tired all the time, but I am still alive thanks to prayers, faith, and medicine. It takes all three so that is why I am asking for prayers from you.

Apr 25, 2010
God hears and answers every prayer. He has not abandoned you or Andy. Sometimes God's answer is no, or at least not right now. It is difficult to know why-maybe Andy has a great work to do in the afterlife and God needs him to come home. This is really hard, but God is here to help you through - even if everyone else abandons you and Andy, God will not. I will pray for the miracle and for blessings of peace and comfort for both you and Andy.

Apr 25, 2010
I am going through my own battle and that is why I know that you and John need prayers right now. It's hard to tell exactly how God will bless both of you, but He will listen to our prayers (and your prayers) and will send His everlasting love, peace, and comfort to you and to John. If it is His will He will also send a miraculous healing.

Apr 08, 2010
Your mother is in paradise with God and she is looking down at you and all of the people that she loves and left behind. She is with God and all her friends and family who proceeded her in death. She is in peace, and yes she is guiding you. Christ will give her a brand-new perfect body at the resurrection.

Mar 07, 2010
Friends don't really understand what you and your father are going through - but God does. And I suggest you turn to Him for much needed comfort and understanding. He may not fix your father's tumor, but He will help both of you to deal with this cancer, and will help you emerge a stronger, better person-no matter what the outcome.

May 24, 2009
I am sorry to hear of your loss. He is now in paradise with God, saved from this terrible disease and it's effects. You will meet again. I hope this knowledge can bring some comfort to your life. God will also give comfort if we only ask, believing we will receive this comfort.