momminus1My life was forever changed and turned upside down on July 3, 2010. However, on September 22, 2010, and just 2 1/2 months later, my heart was shattered into a million pieces that I can never completely pick up and repair. This was the day that I lost my 17-year-old daughter to cancer; acute myeloid leukemia (AML). There are no words to describe the type of pain a mother experiences when they have to let go of their child. In fact, when a spouse loses their significant other, they are referred to as a, "widow or widower." When a child loses his/her parents, they are considered to be an, "orphan." There is no name, title or word to describe a parent losing a child. I guess it's because the thought of a child dying before their parent is so excruciatingly painful and devastating, no human wants to acknowledge it with a label. The title of my blog is an accurate description of who I am, "mom minus one." I will always be a mother to 3 beautiful girls. However, one of my precious children is not here for me to mother and parent anymore. I know there are thousands of mother's out there that probably feel alone and that no one understands your pain. I understand it and live each and everyday with my family. If you know any mom that has lost a child to cancer, please forward my blog to these courageous women. Thank you for reading.....
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