| Location | Philippines |
| Age | 8 years |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 26/10/2000 |
| Date of Death | 16/04/2009 |
| Visitors | 886 since 09/06/2009 |
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My son, John Dale who is 8 years old died of "Dilated Cardiomyopathy" (DCM), an enlargement of the
heart. As a mother, it is very hard for me to accept because we just found out that he had this
kind of illness last February 2009 and he passed away last April 16, 2009. It all started with
abdominal pain, we thought that it was just a simple stomach ache, there are no signs that he is
sick, he’s too healthy for the said illness… We never knew that it was his last two months here
on earth.
For more than two months of stay in the hospital, we’ve seen all his sufferings… Almost everyday
the injection was re-inserted to his hands or to his feet, back and forth till there come a time
that the doctors had difficulty in locating his veins resulting to have a mini surgery or a cut down
on his right arm in order to put the injection pump for his medicine. My husband and I is slowly
dying inside, we felt a lot of pain as if our hearts turn into a very tiny pieces whenever our son
is having a chest pain and difficulty in breathing, we felt so helpless especially the time when his
doctor already give up. She told us that we should make ourselves ready to whatever happens to our
son, she cannot do anything anymore because she already give all the medicines my son need but his
heart is not responding but instead…slowly deteriorating. If the doctor can’t do something
about to his illness, how much more us parents! We don’t know what to do but to keep on praying…
Each time my son is in pain, I prayed to God that if He is going to take his life better do it now,
please don’t let him suffer a lot of pain. He is too young to go through that pain. Someway
somehow we prepared ourselves when that time comes.
Lamentably, our most frightful day has come, we thought we are prepared for this but…our world
immediately devastated when my son died. Every scene is still fresh and kept on running my mind,
until now, I can still hear his last few words, his voice calling “Mommy and “Daddy”, asking
us to call all the doctors and nurses and ask them if they can still do anything because that time
he is in severe pain. I know that he still wants to live that until his last breath he kept on
fighting. But there’s nothing I can do but to keep on crying, I tried comforting him like I
usually do, but it is hopeless now…that every minute, I prayed to God that I am now surrendering
my son to him because I can’t take it anymore, seeing my son in so much pain. If only his pain
can be shifted to me, I’ll accept it open heartedly without any doubt. It is alright that I am
the one to suffer (physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually) but not my most beloved son. I
am ready to accept all the challenges to keep him free from all of these. I will do anything for him
even to give up my own life. We even consulted faith healers and mediums for his speedy recovery but
nothing happens.
Sometimes I admit, I almost gave up and even questioned God why this happens to us. First, my baby
girl, and now my only son. Of all people, why he chooses us to give this kind of trials? Then I
realize that my family is always there to guide and support me and my husband, our relatives and
friends, our officemates, our neighbors, the doctors and nurses, and to all who prayed for my son.
Nice to know also that while we were in the hospital, we found new friends and that’s all because
of my son. To ALL of you…Thank you very much.
John Dale, my son, we entrust your spirit in God’s hands, although its hard to accept but we must.
May you rest in peace. Your memories will always remain in our hearts. We’ll surely miss you and
we love you very much.
Lullaby for a Seraphim
As I close my eyes
And say a little prayer for the day,
Your face starts to haunt me
And I just can't help but
Think of you.
Letting go of yesterday is too hard and
Tomorrow is just like a hopeless dream
That I fervently wish to finally end.
You are the thought that
Forms in my mind in the morning.
A kaleidoscope of memories --
Iridescent and colorful.
"Wishing you were here"
Is just a hopeless phrase of
Trying to keep you from going away.
Will You sleep better
If I sing to you, my seraphim?
Listen to my tears
And please don't ever fade.
And as my sunkissed eyes
Open to a new morning,
Memories of a boy in the cold summer
Just leave me vulnerable
And missing you.
A Child Loaned
A Child Loaned
"I'll lend you for a little time
A child of Mine." He said.
"For you to love the while he lives
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven year
Or twenty-two or three
But will you, till I call him back
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want the child to learn.
I've looked this wide world over
In my search for teacher's true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you;
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate Me when I come to call
And take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, They will be done,
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
For the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand."
MEMORIES
MEMORIES
I opened up a box one day
What treasures did I find!
Letters and some photographs
Of days we left behind
I drifted back to yesterday
The thought was oh, so clear
For just a moment, anyway
It felt like you were here
I smile when I think of you
Sometimes I cry so much
I'm all alone without you now
I crave to feel your touch
But God had other plans for you
An Angel he did find
So now my box of memories
Is all that's left behind
Copyright Sharon wheeler
JOHN DALE,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
ENJOY YOUR PARTY IN HEAVEN
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH....Mmmmwhah!!!!!
HUG & KISSES,
NINANG FE
My Baby,
Thank you for sharing your eight years with me
Through the years you’ve been a sweet and loving son to me
I’m so blessed to have you in my life
Now that you’re up there with our Creator,
I will miss the warmth of your embrace, your kisses,
Your smile that swept away all my wearies
Our sweet moments together,
I miss everything in you…the whole you
The day you walked out into my life,
Part of me goes with you
I feel I will never be the same again
Hoping that someday we’ll meet again
To God I entrust your soul
Hoping that you’re at peace and with everlasting happiness
When time comes that I will be seeing you there
I wish that you will still recognize me
Again, we will do the things that we used to do
But for now, there’s nothing I can do
But to keep on reminiscing everything about you
Eventhough we’re in different world now,
You’re alive here in my heart
And always remember that
I will love you and I will miss you forever…
With all my Love,
Mommy
MISSING YOU!!!
Dale you are dear to us
You are always in our hearth
You are a good brother to your cousins
You thought them a lot of good things…
We really can’t imagine that you take away so soon
We can't even begin to imagine life without you,
We cannot hear anything from you,
See you playing and feel your warm embraces again….
We can do anything just to pray for you
That GOD take you into his arms and lead you into heaven where there will be no more tears, no more suffering, no more pain. Grant you the fullness of joy and eternal peace, and one day unite us again…
We are hoping that GOD will gave your Mom and Dad as gorgeous
And lovable baby like you to ease our loneliness…
We LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH ……
Sent with love
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
I believe in Angels
I wish it wasnt true,
We didnt want an Angel
We only wanted you,
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
Youve left behind our broken hearts.
Our thoughts and photos too.
We didnt want a memory
We only wanted you .
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
Sweet Dreams Beautiful Angel.xXxXx
Mommy,
Please don't be so sad,
I miss you so much too.
It's beautiful here where I am
But I worry a lot about you.
I sleep with the angels watching over me
There's only love up here...
I'm never lonely or afraid,
'Cause God's so very near.
I walk with Jesus every day
He's very kind and sweet.
Don't worry Mommy: He holds my hand
When we cross a golden street.
I never cry or hurt myself
I see my Grandpa’s everyday.....
I play and laugh and sing a lot
And I hear you when you pray.
Please Mommy, don't be mad at God
You see, he loves me too.
And even though you're not here with me,
I'm really still with you.
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