tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post6787572519246256160..comments2023-12-25T19:17:35.122-05:00Comments on Ty Louis Campbell - our little fighter: My conversation with Gavin tonightCindy Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723218098733495295noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-10572535003098222492012-11-09T13:50:25.557-05:002012-11-09T13:50:25.557-05:00Though it must be really painful for you Cindy, I ...Though it must be really painful for you Cindy, I am happy to hear that little Gavin is asking questions about Ty, as it's a a good indication that he is trying hard to figure out what happened to his big brother in the best way a three year old can. It's apparent that it is really important to Gavin for him to know that Ty is safe & not alone. Maybe talking to him about Ty's angels might be helpful, if you feel up to sharing that part of Ty with him. One idea that just popped into my mind is for you to find an angel figurine for Gavin that he could keep next to his bed, or just somewhere in his bedroom.<br /><br />You three are always in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />I think about your family so often & miss Ty so much. The day I came to your blog and learned of his passing I sat at my desk and sobbed. I have reading your blog for over a year and even though have never met your special little boy, felt as if I did because of the way that shared him & your family with the world, and I want to thank you for doing that. Happy belated birthday to Lou.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-40091001073752602842012-11-09T12:37:02.109-05:002012-11-09T12:37:02.109-05:00I've never commented on your blog before, alth...I've never commented on your blog before, although I read all your updates. I just never feel like I know or have the right words for you. My words always seem so small and insignificant in relation to your pain. But today - to this post, I felt compelled to let you know that Ty isn't alone. He is with all of you but in a way that we can't comprehend...a way that we don't understand yet. God works these types of questions/problems out for us..and when we get to heaven, it will make sense. Have you ever read a book called "A Travel Guide to Heaven" by Anthony DeStefano? The book helped me immensely when I had questions about heaven. One of the things he says in there is that trying to understand how heaven works...the ins and outs...questions like "how could it really be heaven, if Ty is there without us, his parents?" He explains that we must have faith in God that He is able to fix or take care of this problem in a way we cannot yet fathom, just as a 2 yr old could never fathom higher calculus. Their brains are not programmed to understand that information. Our brains are not programmed to understand how heaven works. I hope this helps you and offers you some small peace as you make your way on this difficult journey. Sending you love, light, peace and happy memories of your sweet, beautiful boy.<br />XXOOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-87660763172484775522012-11-08T23:50:39.024-05:002012-11-08T23:50:39.024-05:00Cindy with so many prayers from around the world. ...Cindy with so many prayers from around the world. Ty is bound to make many many friends. My heart goes out to you and your family. I've always donated to MSKCC. I will now donate to your foundation. I've never been a spiritual person, but your blog is making me rethink everything. <br /><br />Mahopac FatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-75054075211579802102012-11-08T17:22:18.291-05:002012-11-08T17:22:18.291-05:00Oh Cindy, Ty isn't alone. I've asked my d...Oh Cindy, Ty isn't alone. I've asked my dad to keep an eye on him. I told him to look for the angel with mud on his wings, sliding down rainbows and jumping in puddles.Katehttp://babybearsgrowl.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-72908953049158020782012-11-07T22:21:50.962-05:002012-11-07T22:21:50.962-05:00O Cindy.....I just came on here to congratulate yo...O Cindy.....I just came on here to congratulate you on the awesome job you did on the radio, but then I read your post and I am at a total loss for words! My heart aches for all of you. I think I would just keep reminding Gavin that Ty is with all of you at all times. It is just such a hard concept for him to understand, it is a concept that he shouldn't have to understand really. A concept that you shouldn't have to explain to him. It is all just very unfair. It really is. But you have a gift Cindy. And Ty is smiling and is so proud of all that you and Lou are doing to spread the word and raise money for pediatric cancer. You were AMAZING on the radio, you truly were!!! Just as you were amazing on tv. You just have such a presence about you and are so well spoken, even when it comes to something that I am sure puts a knife in your heart every time you have to speak about your son in the past tense. <br />You guys just keep on doing what you are doing. Get through each day and only focus on that right now. Ty will help to get all of you through this. Don't think of him as being alone because he is not. No, he is not physically with you guys but he is with you in spirit when he needs to be and playing when he doesn't. He is jumping in muddy puddles and making a snowman up in heaven. And tonight when you go to bed he will be right there beside you. xoxooxoxooxoxooxooxoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05265776554135499846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-23884909640466064792012-11-07T22:09:32.708-05:002012-11-07T22:09:32.708-05:00I wish with all of my heart I could take your pain...I wish with all of my heart I could take your pain away and make you whole again. Unfortunately, I don't have those powers. I do know in my heart that Ty is not alone, he is with all of his loved ones that passed on before him as well as his maker who loves him just as much as you, Lou, and Gavin. You will see him again one day, and he will be there waiting for you. Until then he is with you in your heart and soul. His spirit lives on and I know he wouldn't want you to be sad, as hard as that is. He is right next to you always:) Sending your family love, hugs and prayers that everyday gets a little bit easier. I also pray Ty visits you in your dreams. Love to your family from mine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-53571284556212785902012-11-07T20:17:00.463-05:002012-11-07T20:17:00.463-05:00Cindy,
I cannot find words that could give you ev...Cindy, <br />I cannot find words that could give you even a tiny bit of comfort.... Everyday I wish and I pray that Ty will come back to you in a dream to let you know that he is not alone and he is waiting for all of you when the time comes....maybe that would be some sort of comfort, although it's going to be very painful to wake up...<br />As far as being uplifting - you are doing an amazing job at trying to see uplifting things, you're SuperTy SuperMommy - I just want to let you know it's perfectly fine to break down, to cry - we're here to listen to the good and the bad :) I want to give you a big huge hug and tell you that with time conversations about Ty will become a little easier, but I think the memories of Ty will always bring tears.... and it will always be ok to cry...<br />You are an inspiration and you most definitely have the strength and ability to change the world of pediatric cancer treatment...with Ty's help I'm sure...<br />I light a candle each evening I pray with my son - he knows it's Ty's candle....<br />Hanna, NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-53524962643340038232012-11-07T19:07:34.182-05:002012-11-07T19:07:34.182-05:00Cindy,there is a fantastic book written for childr...Cindy,there is a fantastic book written for children that helps explain death in a gentle, sensitive way. It's called The Fall of Freddy the Leaf. I'm trying to order a copy for you, but, in the meantime I found the story online. http://achievebalance.com/spirit/theleaf.htm This has to be so confusing for Gavin. I just thought I'd mention it to you as an option to help him wrap his head around this nightmare you are all forced to trudge through! Your family is always on my mind and in my prayersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-69598922238744974602012-11-07T18:38:46.231-05:002012-11-07T18:38:46.231-05:00Dear Campbells,
Ty is doing better than ever. I h...Dear Campbells,<br /><br />Ty is doing better than ever. I happen to believe that very strongly. My best friend passed away to lukemia when wewe were only 8 years old. The saddest memory i have from that episode in my life is her mother's desperation. 20 years after her passing, i saw my little friend in my dreams. It wasn't your regular kind of dream, this was very vivid. She appeared out of nowhere,wearing her first comunion dress, which was the dress she wore to her grave. When i saw her, i begged her to come with me to visit her mother, i told her her mom missed her so much! She said she could no go, that i was the only person who had permission to see her and that she had come to ask me a favor. Then she said: please tell my mom to stop crying for me. Tell her I'm fine, I'm very happy where I am. <br />And that was all. She left just like that. This ocurre 20 years after her death, i had lost contact with that family for years, however i managed to find them and delivered the message sent from Heaven. Cindy and Lou, i know this won't fix your broken hearts, but i Know Ty is doing well, just like my fried is.<br /><br />Love,<br />sandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-82925289294808271712012-11-07T17:49:05.485-05:002012-11-07T17:49:05.485-05:00Don't be so hard on yourself, you are all copi...Don't be so hard on yourself, you are all coping the best way you can considering your hearts have been ripped out. I never stop thinking of your angel boys, I am happy you got to spend some time alone with just the family. I'm sure Gavin is trying to understand what's happening to his innocent perfect world and that he's missing his best friend something awful, and secretly waiting for him to come home. I wish I could bring that precious sweet angel baby back to you. I can't imagine how your body aches and how you can carry on. But you must momma for that sweet little angel baby you can hold cause he needs his momma and daddy. Be well and I will pray for all of you everyday...Suebnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-84690323505261940512012-11-07T17:43:16.903-05:002012-11-07T17:43:16.903-05:00I agree completely. Xoxox Cindy...praying for you...I agree completely. Xoxox Cindy...praying for you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-2857874249695128772012-11-07T14:42:40.069-05:002012-11-07T14:42:40.069-05:00My Heart breaks more and more everytime I read you...My Heart breaks more and more everytime I read your blog.. but I keep feeling almost "pulled" to it. I understand that I never met Ty, Gavin, you, or your husband... but I feel like I knew Ty (I know this sounds weird) but my heart breaks everytime I think about him. I cant help but cry... I wish I had the honor of meeting him and your family, Hug him and tell him that everthing will be okay. I can not imagine the pain you are feeling.. I have a 3 and 1 year old and I could never imagine my life without one or both of them. I want to tell you that things will get better, I hope they do... but as a mother.. without your child you feel empty and I get that. You are in my thoughts and Prayers Daily. Stay strong... you have MANY people in your corner!! XOXO Christina Burrellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-34027669052860769412012-11-07T13:34:20.594-05:002012-11-07T13:34:20.594-05:00Just listened to your interview on the link from T...Just listened to your interview on the link from Ty's facebook page. You sounded so strong and should be so proud of yourself. You're helping so many people with Ty's story. Looking forward to the "Muddy Puddles Project" next September!Donna Allennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-32404811310892676152012-11-07T11:54:00.114-05:002012-11-07T11:54:00.114-05:00I wish I had some great words of comfort but I don...I wish I had some great words of comfort but I don't. As a mommy I would worry they my son was all alone too, without his family. But he isn't, he is with you he is always visiting you even though you may not see or feel him at times. Hang in there Cindy, I'm sorry today was a bad day. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-50007812986258287552012-11-07T09:20:30.681-05:002012-11-07T09:20:30.681-05:00That is so beautiful, thanks for sharing. Fighting...That is so beautiful, thanks for sharing. Fighting back tears at work as I read this. <br />Christine Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-55505073305505876162012-11-07T02:10:51.836-05:002012-11-07T02:10:51.836-05:00Cindy, try to remember that heaven, the afterlife,...Cindy, try to remember that heaven, the afterlife, is not at all like life here on earth. It's in another dimension. No one is alone. There is no time. It's unfathomable. It is beyond our comprehension and so much greater than our finite experiences. Try not to visualize little Ty on this plane anymore. He is above us all, better, everywhere. He is not lonely. He is in a constant state of bliss an in a blink of an eye you will be with him, like nothing ever happened. He isn't just with God, he IS God. He IS everything.<br /><br />I hope you find the strength to also comfort Gavin and to answer his questions so that you find peace. We all miss Ty. I can't imagine how hard this must be for you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-67440387639413373312012-11-07T02:09:16.186-05:002012-11-07T02:09:16.186-05:00Cindy,
My heart is heavy reading this. I cried &a...Cindy, <br />My heart is heavy reading this. I cried & cried and chills went through my body. Your beautiful, sweet, good angelic Ty is with my sweet baby boy, playing, laughing enjoying heaven & all its glory. When I lost my son 10 years ago there's not a single day that goes by that I dont think of him, or his smell his precious voice plays in my head like a melody every single day and will till I'm reunited with him. <br />You are allowed to scream, yell,cry and grieve in your own way. I lost a part of me when my baby boy passed and I whispered in his ear you take this part of my heart with you & hold on to it till mommy can come and be with you in heaven. I know how you feel, I know how you hurt & I know how you love for I too have walked that path and still do on many occasions. You are an inspiration to so many & you are blessed to have had true angel a true hero, your first love that has a piece of you, daddy, his lil' brother with him. And he is with you and won't ever leave you in spirit he is everywhere. Thank you for sharing and continuing to share your beautiful family with the World <3 May God Bless you <3<br /> Debbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-86325611807843803762012-11-07T00:27:13.926-05:002012-11-07T00:27:13.926-05:00I'm sooo sorry. :( I wish I had something more...I'm sooo sorry. :( I wish I had something more to give you than this old, trite phrase and a simple sadface. My heart is hurting for you.<br /><br />P.S. Although I'm sure it's not worth much, I died once (for two minutes) and it was an indescribably wonderful feeling of pure love, and I did not feel alone at all. It happens to mesh very well with everything I've read in those post-life books. I believe very much that I met God for a minute. Another FYI: My great-grandmother hugged me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-69495522616787776472012-11-07T00:24:09.124-05:002012-11-07T00:24:09.124-05:00I don't know you personally, but I'm a mam...I don't know you personally, but I'm a mama of 2 boys 19 months apart. All I wish I could do is fly out there and give all of you a big hug. I am so sorry for the pain you are suffering through. It really pains me to read about your heartache, but I hug and kiss my boys a million times more everyday. Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-62640146678730168952012-11-07T00:08:56.006-05:002012-11-07T00:08:56.006-05:00Oh baby Gavin you didn't deserve to loose your...Oh baby Gavin you didn't deserve to loose your brother and to have such tough conversation with your mom. You were supposed to be the little brother and not worry about where Ty body is. Cindy, I feel horrible for you. You lost your 5 yo baby and now you have to explain to your 3 yo about the horror of reality. Of course Gavin worries about Ty of course he wants his brother to have his body and be strong somewhere he doesn't know where. He is so worried about him. This conversation is the worst and your reality is just unimaginable. I want to heal your broken heart so much and I hate myself for not being able to do so. And every time the only thing that calms me down is that Ty your precious baby is not in pain, he is not crying and you are with him feeling useless because you can't relieve his pain. Ty, please come to baby Gavin in his dreams and teach hm that you are okay and tell him not to worry about you. Love you and miss you Ty. Love you Cindy, Lou and baby Gavin. Stay strong, and win over cancer.Tatiana kidanovhttp://www.facebook.com/Tatiana.kidanovanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-13312785876258852542012-11-06T23:03:16.076-05:002012-11-06T23:03:16.076-05:00Cindy & Lou,
I promise you and Lou will get ...Cindy & Lou, <br /><br />I promise you and Lou will get Gavin through this. He is so little and just does not understand what happened to his brother. It is hard for a child to understand, it is hard for an adult to understand too. Thankfully Gavin has the best parents in the world to love him and answer all the questions he has. I think with this, there are no right or wrong answers. <br /><br />I hate what happened to Ty, I think there is no excuse and it makes me sick, but you are going to change the world! Ty and your family have changed so many lives and I know you guys will fight until Childhood Cancer gets the awareness and funding it needs and deserves. You, Lou, Ty and Gavin will do so much good for so many children battling this disgusting disease! <br /><br />(((((Hugs)))))<br />Joy Marielle <br />Baltimore, MD Joy Mariellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10063448803167339063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-12011988977104084232012-11-06T22:34:44.098-05:002012-11-06T22:34:44.098-05:00Here is A link to part one and part two of Ben bre...Here is A link to part one and part two of Ben breedlove's YouTube Video. Hope it works. Maria<br /><br />http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=tmlTHfVaU9o&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DtmlTHfVaU9o<br /><br />http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=relmfu&v=a4LSEXsvRAIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-19761868586069074872012-11-06T22:27:52.919-05:002012-11-06T22:27:52.919-05:00Cindy, you have to read "Heaven is for Real&...Cindy, you have to read "Heaven is for Real". This book brought me so much comfort dealing with my own brothers death due to cancer. It is the story of little Colton Burpo's near death experience and all that he encountered during his few minutes away from earth. I'm not a really religious person but I do believe in God and Jesus and this book completely reaffirmed my faith. As the commenter above stated there is a beautifully illustrated short version specifically made for children. This may help Gavin understand what is going on. You should also look at the YouTube video that Ben Breedlove posted before he passed away last Christmas. Stories like this may help you find peace knowing that Ty is surrounded by such love and he is in an absolutely pain free wonderful place. Much love to your family! MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-38435831172111933712012-11-06T22:26:48.676-05:002012-11-06T22:26:48.676-05:00Kyleigh,
I watched your video. How nice of you! It...Kyleigh,<br />I watched your video. How nice of you! It made me cry. Another parent.Rachel Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797283590776177236.post-75147568934167548182012-11-06T22:23:16.100-05:002012-11-06T22:23:16.100-05:00I wish I had some great words like the other poste...I wish I had some great words like the other posters to comfort you but all I keep thinking is I would wonder the same thing. It is so unnatural! The love between a mom and her little ones is so strong. I always believed that when we meet up in heaven our children turn into babies again and we get to do the whole thing all over again. I think you will get another chance to parent Ty again and the second time around he will be healthy. Rachel Johnsonnoreply@blogger.com