RIP Mary

A few days ago my mom called me to let me know that we probably only had a few more weeks left with Mary.

** Mary is my ex boyfriend's mother that I have known my entire life. When me and Joe were dating she was diagnosed with breast cancer. But she was still so strong. After her chemotherapy and radiation she was seeming to get a little better. But soon after he went away to school that fall she started to get sick again. The cancer had spread to her liver and then close to graduation this year she developed a cancerous brain tumor that they had to remove. This resulted in one half of her face being completely numb and her having no control over it or her eye. She was weakening slowly and didn't know how much more she could take. Then in the past few weeks she developed tumors in her spine causing her to be not able to walk. She was hospitalized soon after and was staying there full time. **

When my mom called me I thought I would be able to see Mary in 2 weeks to say goodbye while I was home. This morning I got a call from my mom saying Mary passed away last night. She was such an amazing person. Her son Pete is a junior at Oneonta and dating one of my best friends Chelsea and she also goes to Oneonta. They have been together for about three years and they were Mary's rocks. Her other son Joe, my ex, is a sophomore at New Paltz. He is the kind of person that never wants to talk about anything personal or let anyone in. But while we were dating he had someone to turn to and talk to if he chose to. And she has one more son who is a 6th grader at the school back home. This poor kid has had to go through so much with his mom being sick and his dad losing his job. And her husband Pete Sr. has to stay so strong for those boys becaus eI know if he breaks down it will be really tough.

I just wish I could have said goodbye to her. Being that my mom also had breast cancer, she had talked to Mary on several occasions telling her that she had to stay strong and fight through this. But as everything kept getting worse Mary didn't know how much more she could take.

Mary,
I love you. I already miss you. You were so strong for so long, and know that you are now in heaven and no longer suffering. Please continue to watch over everyone Miss Mary. Your spirit will live on forever and I know that your strength will be passed on to your boys. They will make you proud, don't worry.
I love you, I miss you.
Rest in Peace Miss Mary.
-Melissa.


Peace<3