My Heavy Heart
It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I must report that Sandy passed away on Tuesday evening while at Gilchrist/Hospice of Baltimore in Towson, Maryland. She fought every inch, every second, including the final seconds of her life. I am so proud of her.
In a cruel irony, my mother also passed away last evening in Bay Harbor, Michigan, after her fight against lung cancer for the last two and one half years. "Dotto," as her four grandchildren affectionately called her, was a non-smoker.
Losing two loved ones in less than twenty-four hours is damned tough. This has been the saddest and most difficult day of my life, but your support helps. I hope that I will be able to share more with you through this blog at some time. Right now, the girls and I are just very, very sad.
posted by Will @ 7/02/2008 12:38:00 AM
28 Comments:
Will, Hanah, and Haley,
I am so sorry for all of you! Your loss is an incrediable one. All of you lost a mother and Will; a wife too! How does one ever handle that?
For months you have all been so strong and brave as you supported Sandy through her heart breaking journey. Everyone was in awe of Sandy's spirit and strenght as she traveled this painful journey.
Her same spirit and strength will now carry all of you through your very difficult journey.
Cancer may have taken her body but
it will NEVER touch her spirit, her strength and her love for her family. I am sure you all know a mother's love never dies and will remain with you until the end of time.
Through the years in your life both good times and bad your mom's spirit will be with you. You will intuitively feel her love and hear her words of wisdom in your thoughts
Your family, your neighbors and friends both close and casual will also carry all of you through these tough times just lean on us!
Will, your grace and dignity as a father and a husband are a beautiful tribute to the fine job your mother did raising you!
Haley and Hanah, you gave your mother so many wonderful happy years!
Our thoughts and prayers are constantly with you!
Love,
Laurie, Lindsay and Fink family
Will, Hannah & Haley,
I have never had the priveledge of meeting each of you. I am your grandmother's cousin and ofcourse knew Sandy in her youth. I have kept up with your sad, sad journey through the blog and ofcourse from Gerry. Each of you have become so real to me and I can only tell you how very sad we all are for you. You have been the strength that helped Sandy through each and every day. She had the most incredible soul and spirit. It is implanted deep in your soul as well and will never leave you.
Will, a special note of admiration comes to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are a special person that has given every inch of himself for your family. It won't be easy but you will rise above this. Your character is so evident in each word you write.
My heart is heavy.
Patty Nami ( Gerry's Cousin)
I have a memory of the four of you walking toward the Senator as I was driving by on York Road. You all had smiles on your faces and looked like you were having the best time enjoying each other, probably excited to be out to a movie, away from the demands of sporting events, work, and illness. It is an image I have thought of often.
I know you have a wealth of moments like that to help you get through an excruciatingly difficult time. I also know you have the love of innumerable people whose lives you have touched with your generous spirits.
Will, I know that you come by your enjoyment of life and sense of humor naturally. I still have one of the business cards your mother gave you when you were a teenager. Unfortunately, the most humorous things I remember from the card, I cannot repeat here. I am sorry I did not know her.
Mumtaz and I send you our love and wish you peace. May God bless and keep you always.
Richard Messick
Hi guys,
Winslow and Elizabeth here. I just saw Diana, who told me about Sandy and your mom, Will.
I just wanted to say how sad I am. I am glad I knew Sandy and met your parents..I am in shock.
I will hold you all in the light during this time of deep sorrow. Love, Elizabeth
Hi guys,
Winslow and Elizabeth here. I just saw Diana, who told me about Sandy and your mom, Will.
I just wanted to say how sad I am. I am glad I knew Sandy and met your parents..I am in shock.
I will hold you all in the light during this time of deep sorrow. Love, Elizabeth
Will, Hannah and Haley,
Please know that our deepest sympathies are with you at this time. We have kept you in our thoughts and prayers throughout this journey and will continue to do so.
Your lives have touched so many. Your family is a pilar of strength and love; all guided by your mothers incredible spirtit!
Love,
The Coccagna Family
Will, Hannah, and Haley,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have prayed and prayed for your family. We really do not know what to say other than we are amazed by your strength and Sandy's over the last few years. You are all incredible.
We have followed your blog and are in awe of how you, Sandy and the girls have handled everything. We will continue to pray for your family.
The Mays
There are no words to express our sorrow. Please know that you and the girls will always be in our thoughts and prayers. We never knew your mom, but we could see her love reflected in the love that you and Sandy had for one another and for your wonderful girls. May God continue to give you courage to face each new day while remembering those that you hold closest in your hearts. Our prayers remain with you.
The Tizard Family
Richard Ricky and I along with all of your family here send our love and prayers.We are only a phone call away if there's anything we can do. Remember Sandy's courage and fight and let her light shine through you as she will always be with you.
Will, Hannah and Haley,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sandy was a wonderful person who never let her spirit be destroyed by this disease. Stephanie as well as a lot of the Rebounders girls were very upset after practice last night. You have a two great girls that Sandy was extremely proud of. Your strength, faith and Sandy's love for all of you will get you through your sadness. Our prayers are with all of you.
DeWayne, Tabby and Stephanie Burroughs
Will, Hannah and Haley,
I am unable to express myself as eloquently as the others who have left messages. I just want you to know how heart broken I am for all of you. Sandy was an amazing mother, wife and friend. She will be missed so very much by everyone that she touched.
Will, I can't imagine the magnitude of your grief in having lost your mother as well. I really have no words...
My love and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Valerie, Barney, Ellie, Basil and Georgia
To Will, Hannah and Haley,
Dennis and I are so very sorry for your loss. Sandy was as beautiful inside as she was outside. We remember her as a beautiful debutant and a more lovely bride.
May God give you the strength to get through this terrible time.
With love, Carol Draeger
Will, Hannah and Haley,
We still can't believe the events of the past day. Our hearts are heavy for all the Hicklen family at this most difficult time.
Our prayers continue to be with you. We will always remember Sandy's radiant spirit and the devotion you shared throughout her illness.
Praying that God will give you strength, comfort, and peace.
With love,
Tom, Jonni, Ian & Meg
Will, Hannah, and Haley,
Your courage and strength inspire me. Scott and Sammi just called while on their way home from tonights SkyWalker practice.
Please know how sorry we are for your losses. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle and Scott Bentkowski, and Sammi Burgess
Dear Will, Hannah,and Haley,
There are no words for what I want to express. I am so very sorry for your loss.
I sincerely believe that Sandy and Harriett (Da Do?) live on in each of our hearts and memories, but especially in yours.
I hope to see all of you in Michigan later this month. I know that your pain is immense, and I know that Sandy's legacy of strength and love and humor will help you through the next weeks and the rest of your lives.
With all of our love,
Amy, Julian, Abby, and Annabel
Will, Haley, and Hannah,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Just last night I was lying with Luke and Henry talking about what a rough time you guys were having and about Sandy's terrible illness. Obviously, there are no words that can help you in this sad time.
You've all been so strong during this time.
I'm so sorry.
The Wilhelms
Dear Will, Hanah and Haley,
I am searching for the words but they are not coming easily. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you throughout this time. All of you should be so incredibly proud of Sandy as I know you are. But be proud of yourselves too. Your family is an inspiration to everyone. Without even knowing, you have touched my family's lives forever through your strength and courage. I thank you for that. God bless you all!!
Toby and Mike McDonald
Will:
As someone said earlier - YOU are inspirational. We send our love to you this holiday weekend and are so sorry for your double-loss. Maggies send you her love - as do all of us - and we are hoping that wherever you have gotten your strength over the past year..that you continue to receive. We are so sorry for your loss.
With much affection, Olive Waxter
Will,
My heart aches for you and your family, even though I didn't know Sandy or your Mother. I pray for you and your daughters for continued strength and God's lifting of this heavy burden of loss.
Your entire family and circle of friends sound remarkable.
Pam H
Will, Hanah, and Haley,
You guys are such a wonderful family. I know it is very hard for all of you right now and it will always be hard. Haley you are a great person and very atheletic. And Will and Hanah I dont really know. But, I know if you guys stick together as one family and stay strong you guys can make it through this. Haley I will see you at the gym and I hope to see Hanah and Will sometime soon.
Stay strong and Believe,
Camerin, Connar, Haeven, Brett, Ryan, Nicole, Nicholas, Dianne, and, John Henderson
Haley, Will, and Hanah
I am very sorry for your major loss. You guys are one great family. And I pray for you and Mrs. Sandy every day. Even though I have only met Haley I am sure you are all the nicest people, like Haley. I have been thinking about you guys since she just started getting cancer. You guys will always be in my heart. Haley you are one great gymnast keep on being strong and keep believing. If you ever need someone to talk to you can always come to me.
Stay Strong and Believe,
Camerin, and the rest of the Henderson Family
To all of Sandy's family,
On behalf of the Wiley family (our sister, Ann, was a childhood friend of Sandy's through high school), we send you our deepest sympathies. What a tragic loss you've suffered. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Although we didn't know Sandy's husband or children, we can sense all the love in her family and are grateful she had that. Our sympathies go to Sandy's parents and siblings, Beth and Bobby, as well. We wish you all peace, comfort and strength as you go through this difficult time.
Susan Wiley Tannian
Will and girls, I have been following Sandy's fight for the past year and a half thanks to Sara Holley who sent me the blog. I just want to say how proud I feel to have known Sandy, and you Will, and how couragious you have been. I too have lost 2 family members to cancer, and share in your loss. The last time I saw Sandy was about 3 years ago at Sara's house for a Becker Girl reunion. I'm glad I went.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Time heals all.
Terri (Thompson) Corelits
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