I've been trying for 3 weeks and 3 days to find the right words to write...but there are none and there never will be. Brylee died on the night of Monday May 19 at 8:47PM, 2 days before her birthday. I miss her so much that my entire body aches. She slowly deteriorated over the past month, every day she would wake up with something else gone. It was horrible watching her slowly die. I woke up at 3AM on the morning of May 19 with her non responsive and breathing really hard. She held on for 17 and a half hours like that and I held her for every minute. Every day I walk through a fog and put a face on for the world. Even though I have 2 other children I feel like the house is so empty without her. I hurt for her so much that my entire body aches. How do you live without living? I've forgotten what normal is. I don't remember what I use to do before cancer struck. I don't remember who my friends were or what I enjoyed. I don't ever want to forget her but yet I'll find myself not thinking about her and I cry from overwhelming guilt. As every new day passes I find it harder and harder to remember the details of her. The exact color of her eyes, the way her hair curled, the sound of her giggle. I hate that I have to look at pictures or watch videos to remember. I hate watching Bryker sob everyday that he misses his Brylee. He listens to her song every day over and over. I feel so lost. I don't know how to help him. Brylee was my world and I will forever miss her.
Today I went and saw The Fault in Our Stars with some amazing friends. I sobbed the entire movie and had flash backs from Brylee's treatment. But I walked away with some new knowledge. Brylee does not need to be remembered by the entire world nor does she need to be loved widely. I love her deeply and will forever remember her, even if it's by pictures. She left a legacy on my heart and that is good enough. I miss my baby more that words can explain.
Oh lara...i love your baby deeply. I'm. So sorry for your pain and pray for you daily. Brylee will never be forgotten and forever missed. Take the time to heal you've been through so much. Hug bryker and byrklee for me. Love you!
We are praying for yall.we love and miss Brylee so much.she will never be forgotten.she is my beautiful hero. She was a fighter.sh touched a lot of people.she is always iny heart and thoughts.she has a new body now.
We are praying for yall.we love and miss Brylee so much.she will never be forgotten.she is my beautiful hero. She was a fighter.sh touched a lot of people.she is always iny heart and thoughts.she has a new body now.
We are praying for yall.we love and miss Brylee so much.she will never be forgotten.she is my beautiful hero. She was a fighter.sh touched a lot of people.she is always iny heart and thoughts.she has a new body now.
I can only imagine the deep pain and heartache you are going through. I think of you and your family nearly everyday and my heart just aches. The loss of a child is my worst fear yet there are people like you having to go through it and I just hurt for you. No words can make it any less painful for you but do know, you have a lot of people who are willing to listen to your headache and grieving. You're loved by so many. Good bless your precious family.
I can only imagine the deep pain and heartache you are going through. I think of you and your family nearly everyday and my heart just aches. The loss of a child is my worst fear yet there are people like you having to go through it and I just hurt for you. No words can make it any less painful for you but do know, you have a lot of people who are willing to listen to your headache and grieving. You're loved by so many. Good bless your precious family.
No words....just love and hugs....I wish I could help, but I just wouldn't know how to. My heart breaks for you. No mother, no father, should ever have to endure this kind of pain. I can only imagine it. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Brylee is in your heart, every beat of it. She's there...and wants you to go on. You'll reunite with her, someday, just not yet. You're still her mommy, and you're still a mommy here for your other children. They need you too and you need them, so much. I wish I could hug you right now, just a hug, no words.
I never knew Brylee. But I've heard so many great stories. I always thought I would get to meet her someday. Time went quicker than I expected. I understand that you guys had a battle. Uphill, mostly. If there's any advice I can give you about fighting, it's to remember that whatever you're dealing with, it's fighting you. You're not fighting it. It came into your life and threw the first punch. Brylee wasn't fighting cancer, cancer was fighting her. It did everything it could to live for a short while and it chose Brylee as a hostess. And I honestly believe Brylee fought back hard. I'm so sorry. I wish I could say more.
My heart aches for you, without even knowing you or your family personally. I dont know that there are ever words that quantify the sorrow you can feel for another. Nothing can be said or done to make that pain subside. What I can say, is love your life. Love your life and everyone in it with the same love that you have for your sweet girl. With that love, enough time will pass and life will again seem real to you. Though never the same and never as fulfilling; with love, you will find your way. My prayers have been and will continue to be with your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
I pray you feel your baby girl's spirit with you with each breath you take. What an amazing angel she is and will continue being. This is most definitely a trial no mother should ever have to experience and I am so sorry that you're in such pain and agony. Allow yourself the ability to feel everything, every little detail of this situation that makes little sense, because I think that one day, one day... you will have answers and knowledge regarding the whys and the how comes, etc. I don't know you, but I sense that you are one very courageous and strong woman who was blessed with an opportunity to give and receive love from one very special little spirit in Brylee. It's okay if you need to rely on pictures and such right now as I'm sure your heart is broken into a billion little pieces right now and how can you possibly be expected to make sense of all this and put back together what once was and no longer is. I truly pray you find peace and solace as you go through this grieving process. Remember there are people who want to help you during this time, but also remember that you can be the one who chooses what's best for you as you try to recover and heal your whole self. You don't have to do anything you don't feel comfortable doing. I know that one day, you'll find a way to meld back into this journey of life with grace, dignity, honor and strength, knowing that you are not alone; as you will feel the love of our Savior who sacrificed his life so that you and your family can reunite with Brylee for ever and ever, amen. God Bless you and yours, sincerely ~ Julie Weaver
My heart goes out to your every day and I often wonder myself how does she do it, you radiate strength. Laugh, cry, break down, your support system will hold you up. I'm 100% sure Bree is shining through, I see so much of her in Bryklee and all of the amazing memoribilia around your home. XOXO sending you happy vibes to mend your broken heart.
Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just stumbled across your website because I'm looking for a new look for my blog, and this was such a pretty blog so I had to stop and check it out. But then....I started reading and my heart sank. A blog by a mama who had lost her little girl to cancer. I'm just so sorry. She was a beautiful little girl. It's certainly not fair.
I have felt prompted to write and tell you that, although I did not have the privilege of meeting your precious little Brylee, she will NEVER be forgotten. I first learned of Brylee last Thanksgiving, and I followed her story from then on. The day of her funeral I passed by Price on my way to Moab; I remember the rain falling like tears that day. I cried with heaven's drops. A couple of weeks ago I returned to Moab and thought of Brylee each time I passed your town. Her life is still touching my own. Please know that she is remembered. Please know that you are, too. Your Savior, our Savior, is beside you. Right now. He understands and feels every pain, all grief, and each sorrow of your heart. He is bearing it with you. Do not feel guilty in grief. Do not feel alone in sorrow. As a mother, I cannot imagine a more difficult burden to bear. Thank you for being brave enough to share it. Please know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers, and your Brylee will always be remembered. Love to you.
Brylee Olson was diagnosed with a DIPG, an inoperable brain tumor (infiltrating brain stem glioma) on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. This is a blog for her and her fight to be in the 5% who survive 3-4 years. Or the rare chance of complete survival.
Oh lara...i love your baby deeply. I'm. So sorry for your pain and pray for you daily. Brylee will never be forgotten and forever missed. Take the time to heal you've been through so much. Hug bryker and byrklee for me. Love you!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for yall.we love and miss Brylee so much.she will never be forgotten.she is my beautiful hero. She was a fighter.sh touched a lot of people.she is always iny heart and thoughts.she has a new body now.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for yall.we love and miss Brylee so much.she will never be forgotten.she is my beautiful hero. She was a fighter.sh touched a lot of people.she is always iny heart and thoughts.she has a new body now.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for yall.we love and miss Brylee so much.she will never be forgotten.she is my beautiful hero. She was a fighter.sh touched a lot of people.she is always iny heart and thoughts.she has a new body now.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine the deep pain and heartache you are going through. I think of you and your family nearly everyday and my heart just aches. The loss of a child is my worst fear yet there are people like you having to go through it and I just hurt for you. No words can make it any less painful for you but do know, you have a lot of people who are willing to listen to your headache and grieving. You're loved by so many. Good bless your precious family.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine the deep pain and heartache you are going through. I think of you and your family nearly everyday and my heart just aches. The loss of a child is my worst fear yet there are people like you having to go through it and I just hurt for you. No words can make it any less painful for you but do know, you have a lot of people who are willing to listen to your headache and grieving. You're loved by so many. Good bless your precious family.
ReplyDeleteNo words....just love and hugs....I wish I could help, but I just wouldn't know how to. My heart breaks for you. No mother, no father, should ever have to endure this kind of pain. I can only imagine it. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Brylee is in your heart, every beat of it. She's there...and wants you to go on. You'll reunite with her, someday, just not yet. You're still her mommy, and you're still a mommy here for your other children. They need you too and you need them, so much. I wish I could hug you right now, just a hug, no words.
ReplyDeleteI never knew Brylee. But I've heard so many great stories. I always thought I would get to meet her someday. Time went quicker than I expected. I understand that you guys had a battle. Uphill, mostly. If there's any advice I can give you about fighting, it's to remember that whatever you're dealing with, it's fighting you. You're not fighting it. It came into your life and threw the first punch. Brylee wasn't fighting cancer, cancer was fighting her. It did everything it could to live for a short while and it chose Brylee as a hostess. And I honestly believe Brylee fought back hard. I'm so sorry. I wish I could say more.
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for you, without even knowing you or your family personally. I dont know that there are ever words that quantify the sorrow you can feel for another. Nothing can be said or done to make that pain subside. What I can say, is love your life. Love your life and everyone in it with the same love that you have for your sweet girl. With that love, enough time will pass and life will again seem real to you. Though never the same and never as fulfilling; with love, you will find your way. My prayers have been and will continue to be with your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI pray you feel your baby girl's spirit with you with each breath you take. What an amazing angel she is and will continue being. This is most definitely a trial no mother should ever have to experience and I am so sorry that you're in such pain and agony. Allow yourself the ability to feel everything, every little detail of this situation that makes little sense, because I think that one day, one day... you will have answers and knowledge regarding the whys and the how comes, etc. I don't know you, but I sense that you are one very courageous and strong woman who was blessed with an opportunity to give and receive love from one very special little spirit in Brylee. It's okay if you need to rely on pictures and such right now as I'm sure your heart is broken into a billion little pieces right now and how can you possibly be expected to make sense of all this and put back together what once was and no longer is. I truly pray you find peace and solace as you go through this grieving process. Remember there are people who want to help you during this time, but also remember that you can be the one who chooses what's best for you as you try to recover and heal your whole self. You don't have to do anything you don't feel comfortable doing. I know that one day, you'll find a way to meld back into this journey of life with grace, dignity, honor and strength, knowing that you are not alone; as you will feel the love of our Savior who sacrificed his life so that you and your family can reunite with Brylee for ever and ever, amen. God Bless you and yours, sincerely ~ Julie Weaver
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to your every day and I often wonder myself how does she do it, you radiate strength. Laugh, cry, break down, your support system will hold you up. I'm 100% sure Bree is shining through, I see so much of her in Bryklee and all of the amazing memoribilia around your home. XOXO sending you happy vibes to mend your broken heart.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just stumbled across your website because I'm looking for a new look for my blog, and this was such a pretty blog so I had to stop and check it out. But then....I started reading and my heart sank. A blog by a mama who had lost her little girl to cancer. I'm just so sorry. She was a beautiful little girl. It's certainly not fair.
ReplyDeleteI have felt prompted to write and tell you that, although I did not have the privilege of meeting your precious little Brylee, she will NEVER be forgotten. I first learned of Brylee last Thanksgiving, and I followed her story from then on. The day of her funeral I passed by Price on my way to Moab; I remember the rain falling like tears that day. I cried with heaven's drops. A couple of weeks ago I returned to Moab and thought of Brylee each time I passed your town. Her life is still touching my own. Please know that she is remembered. Please know that you are, too. Your Savior, our Savior, is beside you. Right now. He understands and feels every pain, all grief, and each sorrow of your heart. He is bearing it with you. Do not feel guilty in grief. Do not feel alone in sorrow. As a mother, I cannot imagine a more difficult burden to bear. Thank you for being brave enough to share it. Please know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers, and your Brylee will always be remembered. Love to you.
ReplyDeleteShe will always be remembered and has touched my life for the better!
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