Nolan Strong
She spent some time trying to wrap her head around the idea of life without Nolan as best as she could before composing herself and heading in to see her sweet little boy.
How do you explain death to your child who is about to die?
Nolan Strong
In his room, Nolan was sitting in “mommy’s red chair,” with his tablet. Moments later, the two of them were curled up next to each other, having a conversation Ruth will never forget:
Me: Poot, it hurts to breathe doesn’t it?
Nolan: Weeeelll…yeah.
Me: You’re in a lot of pain aren’t you, baby?
Nolan: (looking down) Yeah.
Me: Poot, this Cancer stuff sucks. You don’t have to fight anymore.
Nolan: (Pure Happiness) I DON’T??!! But I will for you Mommy!!
Me: No Poot!! Is that what you have been doing?? Fighting for Mommy??
Nolan: Well DUH!!
Me: Nolan Ray, what is Mommy’s job?
Nolan: To keep me SAFE! (With a big grin)
Me: Honey…I can’t do that anymore here. The only way I can keep you safe is in Heaven. (My heart shattering)
Nolan: Sooooo I’ll just go to Heaven and play until you get there! You’ll come right?
Me: Absolutely!! You can’t get rid of Mommy that easy!!
Nolan: Thank you Mommy!!! I’ll go play with Hunter and Brylee and Henry!!
