Justin Elliott
A friend in brain cancer world died tonight. He was a University of Georgia student, so brave, so good.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/justinelliott
His parents are Ellen and Ed. I will invite her to come here... after a little while. She was very active on www.yasg.com, the Young Adult Survivors of Glioblastoma. She understands how we really do make a difference to each other.
Oh Justin. So much like Andy, he just wanted to keep doing his thing, and not slow down for cancer. On Thursday night, after two years of fighting GBM, he was flown to Emory. And last night taken to hospice... hemorrhage in the brain, just like Andy. I hope he didn't feel the headache Andy felt, that explosion like a bomb going off inside his poor head.
I have been feeling the earth move all day as Justin transitioned. Leaking tears, railing against the shittiness of cancer in young people, looking for solace... everywhere. I hurt so much for his family and it brings such vivid memories back to the surface... 11 months ago Andy was transitioning out of this earth experience to something... somewhere...
I hope that 'something, somewhere' is incredible. Wherever you guys are, I'm sending you lots of love. Raising a glass to you. All love.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/justinelliott
His parents are Ellen and Ed. I will invite her to come here... after a little while. She was very active on www.yasg.com, the Young Adult Survivors of Glioblastoma. She understands how we really do make a difference to each other.
Oh Justin. So much like Andy, he just wanted to keep doing his thing, and not slow down for cancer. On Thursday night, after two years of fighting GBM, he was flown to Emory. And last night taken to hospice... hemorrhage in the brain, just like Andy. I hope he didn't feel the headache Andy felt, that explosion like a bomb going off inside his poor head.
I have been feeling the earth move all day as Justin transitioned. Leaking tears, railing against the shittiness of cancer in young people, looking for solace... everywhere. I hurt so much for his family and it brings such vivid memories back to the surface... 11 months ago Andy was transitioning out of this earth experience to something... somewhere...
I hope that 'something, somewhere' is incredible. Wherever you guys are, I'm sending you lots of love. Raising a glass to you. All love.
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Sarah, I am so very sorry for the passing of this precious young man! Heartbreaking. And this loss must be so very difficult for you. I believe that Andy and Justin are surrounded by pure love, divine love, all love. And they are healed and whole. Tight, tight hugs, Linda
My sincerest condolences to Justin\'s family.
I can\'t imagine how you must be feeling so soon after losing Andy.
Take care of yourself.
Love and hugs,
Marlene
Hugs being sent to all of you..oh the unfairness of another wonderful young man being taken from us..
And some day, we\'ll all be together again. I am so sorry for yours and Justin\'s family\'s loss. It just doesn\'t seem fair.
Andy and Justin together...peace to all...love and prayers to the family and all those that Justin touched...
Justin ... Ellen & Ed ...
Andy ... Sarah ...
... is too overwhelming right now ...
no words ... just tears ...
...Sarah, this is so terribly sad so sad for all....sending love and a wish for peace....
I read Justin\'s story and looked at his photos....a handsome young man...I am so very sad for his parents. God bless his family and friends ....love, dale...brandon\'s mom
The watershed opens once again...I\'m so sorry for this precious young man and for all who love him.
Sarah, I\'m so sorry. Sending love and prayers for his family and your as well.
Very sorry that the big \"C\" has claimed another young life...or anyone\'s life for that...My heart is broken for this family and the heartache that comes with the pain of the loss...I wish for something I could say or do as I know this brings such memories to your heart as it does mine...With much love, Sandi
I am so sorry, I know this is a very difficult time for you as well as the family.
\'something somewhere\'?...perhaps it lies in the space between people and whispers tender words of love and hope....
AnnM