Over the last couple of years I’ve chosen not to share with the forum our ongoing struggles. But on Monday the 24th of September at 7.15am my 21 year old son Matt died after a two year battle with cancer.
The loss we are feeling is indescribable, but I just wanted to thank those that did know our situation for their help and support. You have been my rock……. Shared my up’s and down’s and always been there for me. I don’t need to name names, as you know who you are. Thankfully Somersoft has given me the normality I needed over that time to deal with our trials.
I’d even like to thank those like Timmy, Thommo and a few others for the abuse and name calling they have given me over moderating decisions I have made. Even to the well regarded professional who ditched us as clients because we were unable to do things on time due to our situation………..You gave me that fighting spirit that I so needed.
I could not put into words how I am feeling at the moment, but I know each day will get easier.
I’d also really like to thank Jan and Ian, the moderation team, all my dear Somersoft friends and the wonderful MIG members. Nothing will replace my son, but your love and support has made the journey that little bit easier.
I’d also like to sincerely thank……
The Gawler Foundation: http://www.gawler.org
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre: http://www.petermac.org/
The Hope Clinic: http://www.smile.org.au/
I feel we tried everything possible to beat this thing, but the odds were stacked against Matt from the start. From being unlucky enough to have two primary cancers…..Osteosarcoma and Hodgkin’s Disease. To having to endure the ordeal of chemotherapy, having his right leg amputated and numerous lung operations to remove metastasised tumours.
Everything he endured was met with a positive attitude and a smile on his face…….he will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
The loss we are feeling is indescribable, but I just wanted to thank those that did know our situation for their help and support. You have been my rock……. Shared my up’s and down’s and always been there for me. I don’t need to name names, as you know who you are. Thankfully Somersoft has given me the normality I needed over that time to deal with our trials.
I’d even like to thank those like Timmy, Thommo and a few others for the abuse and name calling they have given me over moderating decisions I have made. Even to the well regarded professional who ditched us as clients because we were unable to do things on time due to our situation………..You gave me that fighting spirit that I so needed.
I could not put into words how I am feeling at the moment, but I know each day will get easier.
I’d also really like to thank Jan and Ian, the moderation team, all my dear Somersoft friends and the wonderful MIG members. Nothing will replace my son, but your love and support has made the journey that little bit easier.
I’d also like to sincerely thank……
The Gawler Foundation: http://www.gawler.org
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre: http://www.petermac.org/
The Hope Clinic: http://www.smile.org.au/
I feel we tried everything possible to beat this thing, but the odds were stacked against Matt from the start. From being unlucky enough to have two primary cancers…..Osteosarcoma and Hodgkin’s Disease. To having to endure the ordeal of chemotherapy, having his right leg amputated and numerous lung operations to remove metastasised tumours.
Everything he endured was met with a positive attitude and a smile on his face…….he will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
RIP
Matthew
Matthew
31/7/86 – 24/9/07
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