| Location | Philippines |
| Age | 8 years |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 26/10/2000 |
| Date of Death | 16/04/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,581 since 09/06/2009 |
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My son, John Dale I. Suñas,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 only, and passed away so quickly last April 16, 2009. It all started with abdominal pain, we thought that it was just a simple stomach ache, there were no signs and he’s too healthy for the said illness… We never knew that it was his last two months of his life.
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 difficulties 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 were 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 given all the medicines my son need, but his heart is not responding but instead…slowly deteriorating. If the doctors 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. 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 keep 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 he still wants to live that until his last breath he keeps on fighting. But there’s nothing I can do but to keep on crying, I tried comforting him by rubbing his chest and hugging him like what i usually do, but it's useless 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 transferred 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 everything 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 give 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 love you until our last breath...
Happy 11th birthday baby!!!
Hope you're happy not only on your birthday but everyday....
Mommy, Daddy & Yohance (your new baby brother) love you so much!!!
Happy 10th Birthday Baby!
Happy-happy 10th birthday baby!
Though you're not here physically, you still lives here in our thoughts and our hearts...
A double birthday celebration happens today, one up there and one here on earth... Hope you're happy on this special day of yours!
God Bless you!!!
I love you and I miss you so much baby!!!
I need you.
DALE,
Sana hindi kita naiistorbo sa tuwing kinakausap kita lately.. Sad kasi ako at alam mo kung bakit.. Basta, tulungan mo ako ha.. Give me strength.
I miss you, Dale..
Love,
Ate Len
Hi Baby!
I have a good news for you..Mommy is now pregrant! You're truly a "Kuya" now. Please take good care of our new baby and be his angel...
Although mommy will have a new baby now, you're still my "baby kuya" ok!
I love you and I miss you so much...mwahh!!!
X Watching Over X
Where are you
Where can you be?
Now you have gone
It feels like you have left me!
Dont be silly
That could never happen!
For You are watching over
From sky's Up Above
Sending down all your love
In everything that makes me laugh
In every gentle wind that smooths my face
Yes you watch over Angel
Until we meet again
x In our own happy embrace x
The ANGEL that you are to me..
My dearest Angel Dale,
I never thought I would care and love a patient just as how I cared about you and loved you. We, nurses are always being warned not to get so attached to our patients so we won't get affected when something devastating happens. But how can people blame me? You were such an adorable and loving child. I believe all the nurses who took care of you understand me for feeling so much for you..
It's nearly April 16.. It's been a year since you left us here on earth. I admit I still miss you, that sometimes I still want to get back to the times you were still alive and if only I can do anything to make you live longer, I will. But it was God's will and I can never question Him. But Dale, even if you don't hear me now, I know and I am sure that you are listening as I say "Thank you for being my ANGEL. Thank you for being there to guide me, to give me strength.." For all these and more, I love you my Angel.
-Ate LEN
Hi Baby!
It's been quite a while since i've visited you here, i know that you know that me and your dad is always visiting you in the cemetery...
The recent Christmas and New Year, the worst holidays of our lives coz it's our first holiday without you..all i had to do is to cry and reminisce everything about you. The pain is always there..
Though it hurts, what's important is that you are now happy and always at peace. I want you to remember that mom and dad loves you so much and you are always here in our hearts and minds..we miss you so much..
love and kisses,
Mommy
Death is not the end
Death can never be the end.
Death is the road.
Life is the traveler.
The Soul is the Guide
...
Our mind thinks of death.
Our heart thinks of life
Our soul thinks of Immortality.
- By: Sri Chinmoy
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.
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