Ever since my son Eoin died, I have read the obituaries. I’m not sure what I am looking for in the tales of life and death, but I still look. It is always hard reading about the death of babies and children, but I read something today that caught me completely off guard.
Hill, Tyler R. age 16, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2007 from complications of diabetes. Rugby, hunting, skiing, scuba diving, hockey and more were his passions. His love of the lakes, forests, mountains and oceans lead him to be a steward of the earth and a citizen of the world. A friend, competitor, cousin, brother, grandson and son were taken from us a lifetime too soon…
Complications of diabetes?! I have thought about this all day and my heart aches for his mother and the rest of his family.
In case you are interested, his family has requested that memorials go to the Max McGee National Research Center for Juvenile Diabetes. Although I have never heard of this organization, I gave – for Tyler and Evin and everyone touched by this horrible disease.
Godspeed, young Tyler. I wish your family peace.
The Author
- Kelli
- We are a family of four. We are a family of five. Four and five at the same time. Only when you understand that will you truly understand my family.
The Reason
The Reality
4 comments:
Kelli - what a scary story. I had no idea one could die so young from complications of diabetes. I am ignorant. I can only imagine the terror that puts into all your hearts.
Megan's "boyfriend" (she has know him since the 2nd grade - he's a really great kid named Peter) has type 1 diabetes. He is so understated about it - I never thought it was much for him to deal with. Boy do I have a lot to learn. We all have some appreciating to do.
Take care - will e-mail soon.
Love,
K,T,M&M
I'm so sorry to hear that you had a child who died. Wow, I was stunned to read that first line.
And then for you to have read that a teenager died from complications of diabetes when your own son has it. I can't imagine the fear you felt.
That is RARE for someone to have died so young from complications of diabetes like that. But it's something every parent fears nonetheless.
You sound like an incredibly strong woman who I have a lot to learn from. May you and your family have a wonderful 4th of July.
Take care,
Shannon
This gave me goosebumps.
I can't imagine the grief that poor family is going through.
I think we often try to trick ourselves into believing diabetes isn't that bad. It helps get us through the day somehow. But, the truth is, it kills people, young and old alike.
I don't have D, but my 5 year old son does. I can't imagine losing him to this disease. It's one of my biggest fears.
Kelli,
Stay strong! After everything you've been through, I just want you to know how proud I am of you!
I'm so proud to be your friend - after ALL these years! You're doing a fantastic job with your boys - both of them! (Well, all three if you count Jack!)
I am hoping to learn all about what your family is going through with type 1 diabetes and if there's anything I can ever do for any of you, all you ever have to do is ask!
All of you remain in my prayers and thoughts - always!
Lots of love,
Sue Gebel-Sue Gebel
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