In Support of Atom
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My beautiful boy Atom passed away this morning at 2:43am.
Osteosarcoma is cruel. It is vicious. It destroys children while they are still trying to live their lives, dream, grow, and simply be kids.
I am angry.
Angry that my son suffered.
Angry that he fought this hard and still died.
Angry that there are still so few options when treatments stop working.
Angry that he fought this hard and still died.
Angry that there are still so few options when treatments stop working.
Atom went through surgeries, treatments, radiation, endless hospital stays, oxygen, pain, coughing blood, and more suffering than any child should ever experience. And through all of it, he still remained kind. He still smiled. He still cared about other people.
That’s who he was.
He was strong, loving, funny, gentle, and full of heart. A true warrior until the very end.
And now somehow I have to plan a funeral for my child.
I never realized how expensive dying is until now. The calls, the arrangements, the costs, the decisions no parent should ever have to make. Everything feels unbearable.
One thing I do want to do for him is honor something he wanted. I am looking for someone who can spray paint/design his coffin with flames the way he imagined it. If anyone knows an artist or someone who may be willing to help, please reach out to me.
Thank you to everyone who prayed for my son, donated, shared his story, encouraged us, and loved him throughout this fight. Thank you for seeing him beyond his illness.
I love you forever, Atom.
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