• by Spring Hill, Forida
• 14 years ago

I lost my 19 year old son to a motorcycle accident, January 8th 2011, I am just devastated, I am still very angry, and really have no one, My husband and my older son are grieving in a different way I guess, we are all saddened by this, but he was my son, my baby, how can life be so cruel! I have not had the courage to go and talk to anyone yet, I have tried so hard to stay strong for everyone, but I am finding that it is getting harder and harder. I will hold you in my heart forever Joshua

• by Debby Barnes
• 14 years ago

I lost my wonderful son at the tender age of 26 years old. My heart aches every day. I will never see him marry, have my grandchildren, laugh, cry, fuss, hug, have talks about life together. I miss him so much. People that have never had to walk in these shoes of losing a child really don't understand how you feel. Part of your life has been ripped out of you and you wonder if you are going to make it without them. Yes, God will help us through; but the pain is still so real you try so hard to hide it from people because you know they don't understand and you feel like your pain is private and no one has the time to listen or feel, but please always know My son will live in my heart, soul and mind with every breath I take .

• by Los Angeles California
• 14 years ago

hello my heart goes out to all you parents that have lost your sons, my son Robert was shot in senseless drive by shooting that left him a quadriplegic like Christopher Reeves after a surgery Robert regained use of his arms but not hands, but after 7 yrs of living this way he couldn't handle life so he took all his medication (Oxycodone) and died, he left 2 daughters and a wife Robert was my only child he was 34 yrs of age, and I'm totally devastated!!! he passed away Oct 28th 07 I just feel so lonely and sad I was his only parent his father also passed away, I too need someone to talk to!!! I feel like I have been stripped of my title (Mother) and I feel like a failure because he didn't feel like he could come to me to tell me how bad he was feeling maybe I could have helped him, so I blame myself for not being there for him and not seeing the signs!!! I miss him terribly I thought of suicide many times but that will not bring him back!! than my grand daughters wont have a dad or a grandma!

• by Christina Hiland
• 14 years ago

I lost a 13 y/o son on March 8, 2008 to a 4-wheeler accident. We are coming up on 3 years and it has been a long hard road. I am so sorry to all of you that have lost a child. My heart breaks for all of you and I feel your pain. We all have our own way of dealing with the loss. Search Alan Pedersen on the Facebook and join. He is a bereaved father that writes music and also posts questions and comments for us. I do not have the answers as I suffer as well but would like to be here to listen. I am on Facebook as well. I tried to reach you John Kelly, Tacoma, there are 5 or 6 listed. May God be with each one of you. Chris Hiland, Lebanon, IN

• by Pauline, England
• 14 years ago

I lost my son on 20 December 2009 aged 34 years to an aneurysm, he just got out of bed and died, his dad tried to save him but to no avail, so I watched my son take his first breath and take his last, he left behind 3 beautiful children and wife but it doesn't help the pain I feel in my heart everyday since and will do until the day I die, the words in this poem describe exactly how I feel.

• by Geneva, Ocean Isle Beach NC
• 14 years ago

I lost my wonderful son at the tender age of 29 years old. He was in a car accident in Maxton NC, the car flip several times and threw him out. My heart aches every day. I will never see him marry, have my grandchildren, laugh, cry, fuss, hug, have talks about life and Jesus together. I miss him so much. People that have never had to walk in these shoes of losing a child really don't understand how you feel. Part of your life has been ripped out of you and you wonder if I going to make it with out them. Yes, our God will helps us through, the pain is still so real. To all that has lose a child, we will go on with our day to day lives. Our children will live in our hearts ,souls and minds with every breath with take and one day if we live right we will see them face to face in Jesus arms. I'm so sorry for everyone lose of your children. Geneva

• by Karen, Chicago
• 14 years ago

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my 3 month old son to SIDS on Dec.. 23, 2010 it is the most hardest thing I've ever been through and it still is. I was looking for poems to just read at a time when I felt that I was the only one going through this pain but as I can see there are millions! I know one day I'll be okay. I mean I have to be I have another son who is 14 months old that needs me. but like you said I look up to the stars to find the brightest one cause that is my Josiah! Rest in paradise Josiah Thomas Foltz I love you.

• by Carmen
• 14 years ago

With Christmas coming around, the days get tougher. It has been 9 months since I lost my son to cancer. After a 16 year battle. I do Thank the Lord for giving us those extra 16 yrs. We all miss him so much. The pain NEVER gets any better. Although, he left me the most precious thing...his son. My grandson.. It is still and will always be tough. Just pray, God will help us and guide us all. Merry Christmas to all. God Bless all too.

• by John Kelly, Tacoma Washington
• 14 years ago

I am a 52 year old father that lost his only child which was my son. He was 21 July 5th 2010 he died august 6th 2010. I was a single father it has devastated me. I have been living a nightmare for 17 weeks now. He is all I think about. I would like to talk to some one that has been walking in my shoes I don't have any support. I feel lost if there is some one out there that I could talk to please contact me.

• by Caz
• 14 years ago

Hi, I lost my son Scott 30 years ago .. he was only 9 weeks old ... but I remember him everyday ... He is with his aunty Maureen who took her life ... My sister was only 21... She couldn't handle the terrible childhood that we had... My brother has also gone ... Pete was 24 ... He couldn't handle it either ? God knows why I'm still here ??? But I am and I have two lovely daughters who I'm proud as punch with.. All the love that I never had goes into them ... And they love me so much back ... I'm not the greatest but I do my bloody best ... If I can do it ... then you can too .. memories are with you forever ... Good and bad ...

• by Lisa, Texas
• 14 years ago

I'm so sorry for everyone's loss... I loss my husband Odies , Oct '08 due to suicide, married 24 yrs. My son passed in Jan'09, he was 21 yrs old, heart condition that doctors never caught. I have also lost 3 more very close people in my life. I'm still very angry with my husband selfishness but I put that aside to handle my son's death. I miss my son so much there's not a day that goes by I cry, we were close. I don't think my pain will ever ease, he was an awesome son, just starting out on his own place. Lucas you will always be in my heart !!!!

• by Carol, Visalia
• 14 years ago

I lost my only son on July 12, 2003 in a car accident. It has been 7 years and each year I miss him more because it is that much longer that I have seen him. My son always had a smile for everyone and family was number one to him. I miss him so much, sometimes I wish I could just reach out and hug him. I love you Paul, you are in my heart forever.

• by Robert S Hayward Jr, Sugar Hill NH
• 14 years ago

Serry was 21, fell asleep at the wheel, just around the corner from his house. so many friends at the funeral, so many stay in touch. it happened on my birthday! I "stay strong", as I have my daughter, erusha. we both are very close, talk every day. Life must "go on" to honor them, after all, they wouldn't want us to "waste" it. It is so hard, but you must do it. they would be sad to see you fail! find me on Facebook, lets talk and heal !! peace

• by Surbiton Surrey
• 14 years ago

I lost my son Michael 13th May 2009 he was my life he fought for life but it was cruelly taken away from him at the age of 20. I miss him so much. The only people who know how we feel sadly are ones that have lost a child. I just hope I will see him again one day. Nina, Michael's Mum

• by Paula, New York
• 14 years ago

I lost my son Justin on August 27, 2010. He was 21 years old. He had a seizure and flipped his car and the seatbelt cut off his airway. I can not wake up from this awful nightmare, but I have to be strong for his sister that adored him. They were best friends and mine too. There will not be 1 single day that will go by that I will not think or cry for him. I leave the outside light on for him, just in case he comes home. I love and miss him so very much

• by Tom, Arizona
• 14 years ago

My 27 year old son was taken from me July 14, 2010. Even the medical examiner doesn't have an explanation. I loved him, and I needed him. But he is gone now. I am hollow, paralyzed without him. No father should have to lose a child.

• by Guggi, New Delhi
• 14 years ago

I went through the tragic stories. I can relate to you all. we share the same pain. I lost my son on 9th march 2010. He was 24 yrs old. this year he would have been 25 yrs old on 20.10.2010. he had pain in his abdomen and I took him to the doctor. He was in the hospital for just 5 days and passed away in front of my eyes. He just slipped out of my hands he was my only son. He was full of life and I don't know why his life was so short. I have 1 daughter. It's been 5 months it is really hard to live without him. He was my hope and support. I don't know how am I going to live without him

• by Brenda, Dayton Ohio
• 14 years ago

August 23, 2007, I lost my one and only child. Steven was 23 years young. He was a beautiful person inside and out. This loss is the ultimate that a Mother could face, and I don't know how to go about it. It'll be 3 years the 23rd and it seems like yesterday. I miss him terribly. I was his only parent.
May God be with all of you through the years and the pain. It never gets better.

• by Patty Laabs, Henderson Minnesota
• 14 years ago

I too lost a son to a car accident on 10 /07/2007!!!!!! Ryan Laabs was only 24 years young!!!!!! We miss him more now than ever!!!! Any family event that comes up it just is never the same without his twinkling eyes or contagious laugh!! I am always thinking of him!!!! I know he is always near I can feel him I just miss him sooo much, sometimes the pain is unbearable!!!!!!!! love you always MOM

• by Rani Naidoo, Kzn South Africa
• 14 years ago

I am so sorry for your loss.
I have lost my son Keegan and his girlfriend in a car crash on 12th July 2010. He was only 28 years old with a whole life before him. I did not know that night what horrible news awaited me that morning. I am trusting in the Lord to help me through each day. I love you son ....until we meet again. Love mum.

• by Kris Honeysett, Newman
• 14 years ago

I read all your tragic losses, and my heart aches for you all. My son Jason was taken from us on the 1st August 2007. He was on his way home from purchasing some tent pegs to go camping on the weekend with his son and mates which they did every year at this time. It was a rainy night 6.20pm 500 meters from his home where his wife and 5 children waited.
He never arrived, he was only 34 the rest of his life to live, never too see any of his kids to grow or marry.
I miss him with every fiber of my being my life has changed forever, I will never be the same again.
To lose a child for a mother is the ultimate price to pay.
Miss you and love you my darling Jason

• by Karen Winkfein, Hephzibah GA
• 14 years ago

I lost my youngest son Brian at the age of 27 to re-current osteosarcoma (bone cancer). The pain is so unbearable. Knowing the end is coming and no way to prepare yourself for this. I feel all the pain in every poem I read. The emptiness is beyond words. I love you Brian....until we meet again..Mom

• by Donna Simons
• 15 years ago

I lost my only son on Aug. 6 2006, and I will never be the same person. He was 21 yrs. old, he had just left home on his motorcycle and 15 min. later the 911 call came in. I will never forget that horrible day for the rest of my life. Losing a child is the ultimate loss. So many unanswered questions. I miss him so much... It's difficult to think I have to live the rest of my life without him. I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU SO MUCH, JON.

• by Norma Flores, Amarillo TX
• 15 years ago

I was reading Barbra's story and our stories are so much a like (wish I could email her) My son was 20 when I lost him to a crash. He was just 5 minutes from home when he fell asleep behind the wheel and hit a semi...that horrible day changed my life forever, and I don't know how or if I will ever see life the same again! I miss you so much Allen Michael Machuca!!

• by Debbie Benavides
• 15 years ago

I'm sorry for your pain. I to, with all of you, have lost. I had two sons, ages 16 and 18 who died together ( along with their girlfriend) in a car accident on Aug. 3,2008. I miss them every single day and at times I think I will go crazy. I've tried everything to get through and nothing seems to help.

• by Dianna Richardson
• 15 years ago

I'm so sorry about your loss. I too lost my only son, he was 20 years old.. this poem touched every part of me..his 21st birthday is Sunday Mar 28 and I'm so scared and lonely and I hurt so bad I want him here with me or I wish I was there with him..I LOVE YOU BABY

• by Pat Crosby, SC
• 15 years ago

I am so sorry for your lose. I was looking for a poem for my sons Balloon. Release scheduled for Sunday November 22nd. I lost my son on August 19th 2007 and my Dad July 9 2007. Losing my son is the worse thing I will ever go through, and like you I have looked up to the heavens just to see him. I will one day but for now have to be here for my oldest son.

Loved the poem

• by Barbara
• 15 years ago

I lost my son a few days before she did...he was also 20. He was named Michael. May 28th 2008 his life was taken in a crash. He worked two days and nights with only 3 hours sleep. He fell asleep when he was driving. Almost home too. His car veered into oncoming traffic and head on with a Tractor Trailer... I cannot get it out of my mind... It is so hard to express feelings over a loss of something you loved so very much! Thank You for sharing this poem...God Bless and be with you!

• by Yesi
• 15 years ago

One of my 11 year old twin boys lost his battle with leukemia on August 20,2007. It is the most horrible pain I have ever felt in my life. I look at his surviving twin and I can see my son it brings tears to my eyes. At times I wonder how I am suppose to survive this great loss but I know that life continues with or without me. I must be strong for my only living child and even though I continue with life I know that my heart will always be missing a piece because I buried it the day Tyler passed away.

• by sushma
• 15 years ago

The words are not enough...but still I am sorry.....I can understand your pain as I lost my 19 years old son four years back...the vacuum can never be filled...but as they say we have to carry on....and live for others around you.....may god give us all the strength....

• by Jim
• 15 years ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost our only son, Josiah, on December 11, 2007. Our lives will never be the same. We still cry every day. We look for an image of him up at the sky too. Sharon mentions that she can't get back on track. I'm sorry, but you never will. You're on a new track now and need to figure out how to live on it. We're still trying to figure our own out. We love you and miss you so much, Josiah. Mom, Dad, and Jessica

• by Sharon
• 15 years ago

I would first like to say I'm so sorry for your loss. I know just how you feel. I have walked in your shoes. My 20 year old son, Brandon, was killed on July 12 2008, I miss him more than I could ever say. It has been almost one year and I still cry everyday and still look for him to come home. My life will never be the same and I long for the day I will see him again. Missing my son.
Sharon, Brandons mom forever

• by sharon
• 16 years ago

This poem did touch me a lot, I lost my only son. Brandon was 20 years old. My heart is so broke, I just can't get back on track. He was my life I feel that now I have no reason to smile.
Sharon, Brandons mom forever.