Another Prayer Needed

[Susan]

While visiting Allen at the hospital today, I found out that his best friend he has known since elementary school, who is also 22 yrs old was in that hospital. I walked Allen down to his room to see him. His name is Brian. I was not expecting to see what I saw but it took everything I had to keep my composure as what I saw was a 22 yr old that was dying frm cancer. I did not expect to see him in such a saddening condition. He had no hair, used to be beautful and red. He was bald, pale, white and thin. When he saw me he just hugged me and he started crying. After knowing this boy for about 10 yrs I was shocked. His mother was there alone. Dad don't like hospitals. Ok, whatever. Your son is dying get over it. But his mother and I had a chance to talk and cry. She has no support from family there with her so I gave her my two numbers and told her to cal me anytime day or night and I would be right there. She took them and said she promises she will call me when she needs me. So if you could all just put Brian in your Prayers for me I would appreciate it very much.

[missy]

You got it

[Tony B.]

Did Allen know he was there before he wrecked? Coincidence? Pretty bad to have your dad not show up ... thats messed up....yeah he will be in my prayers...

[lindalou]

Prayers going up now. That is so heart breaking.

[jacksonvillekid]

Tony.......Allen didn't know his friend was there! So sometimes, as I've always believed, there is a reason that things happen to us, good and bad. Had he not had this accident Allen and the whole family would not have this opportunity to spend some time with this boy in his last days. As far as his father goes.......well, he has to live with his own conscience, if he has one. Very sad situation.

[Susan]

I apologize for the typos on my thread. I was very upset when I was typing it. I fixed them. The father showed up and Brian, who is a very good artist, asked for a clipboard, paper and pens. His father said "Brian quit being a pain in the ass asking for stuff." I was NOT there for this but was told by Allen and Brian's mother. In the room she is very strong but once outside with me, she lost it. I just held her and said "I'm here anytime you need me." I heard about the paper and pens thing from her and then Allen.

I came home and shared my story on the phone with Teri and cried. I told Randy about it who is like a second father to Brian. Well Teri, it went well. We brought Brian just what he asked for. He saw Randy and cried and reached for his hand. Randy held him for such a long time. He was in some pain you could see it in his face and he would squeeze Randy's hand and than say I'm sorry. Randy told him. "Son, you squeeze as much and as hard as you need and want to." Randy stayed by his bed for what seemed like hours while I took Mom for a walk and coffee. They came in to give him his pain meds. Randy held him til he went to sleep, kissed him on the forehead and we came home. Randy only said one thing the entire trip home. I really want to kick his father's a$$ right now. Then silence. I knew Randy was hurting but he is going back tonight and every night so Brian has a father figure there for him. The worst thing of all was when I hugged Brian. He asked me, "Why Sue, why me?" I only wish I had the answer. But i don't. This boy does not smoke, drink or do drugs. So only God knows the reason. Thank you all for listening.

[jacksonvillekid]

Glad you guys went back today with the stuff he asked for. Sounds like a pretty emotional day, though. Be strong, you'll get through it somehow. We always do, I don't know how.....but we do. We come away from these things as different people and it changes us. Just part of what makes us all who we are. Sorry you're going through this though.

Did Allen get to come home? How's he doing?

(don't worry about the typos......I got your back)

[missy]

Susan and Randy, yall just keep doin what you're doin and be there for that child and his momma... that sperm donor will meet and face his Maker someday, and will be dealt with.

In fact, if he continues to be an ass and cause that boy grief, the hospital can step in and 86 his sorry ass

It's good you're lettin his momma grieve... and when all's said and done, be there. She'll need you.

Call if you need me, cuz I've been where she is

[janet]

Susan and Randy you guys are guardian angles know that is how Brian feels to.That youngin is in all of our prayers and his mama also.His father will be sorry one day for treating him like he is doing.

[Susan]

thank you everyne. I'm going to see him later today. He can finally have liquids and wants a chocolate milk shake. So that is exactly what he is going to get. talk to you all later

[Mrs Hooty]

Glad your baby is on the mend from that Motorcycle accident. My poor Hooty lost his brother to cancer, he was 50 TOO YOUNG thats for sure. Prayers go out for Brian

[Susan]

I'm sorry to inform you all but Brian passed away last night. I received the call this morning. Thanks for all your Prayers, he is up above now.

[Tony B.]

...sorry to hear it Susan...keeping his family in my prayers.....

[missy]

I am so sorry to hear this... my sincerest sympathies to his family

[Tony B.]

update from my last post......well I'll keep his mom in my prayers and you guys....less that one piece of crap...