After a 4 year battle with cancer, dad decided in February 2011 to discontinue chemotherapy in hopes of feeling better and enjoying life. Within a couple of weeks he began losing his balance and had difficulty remembering and focusing. The doctors took some scans and found that he had multiple tumors on his brain. The doctors suggested radiation treatments, in hope of shrinking the tumors to help him with his quickly diminishing motor skills, and a better quality of life. However, within a week of meeting with the doctors it was determined the tumors were too far advanced and his health was declining quickly. Each day he has changed, so quickly before our eyes.
Dad sleeps most of the time, his ability to speak is mostly gone. Yesterday he was able to get out of bed, today even that ability is gone. It is but small movements and very soft whisperings that indicate he knows we are in his presence. He is soothed by his love for music. There is peace as you enter his room. It often feels like there are more in his presence than we can see. His great love for family and friends continues to fill his life and his spirit.
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Thank you for posting. He is constant in our thoughts. We love him and miss laughing with him (sometimes at his expense) and just being around him. We love you Roy!!! The Eddington's (Trace, Amy, Josh, Zach, Luke and Hannah)
What a beautiful tribute site to Roy! We continue to pray for him and all of his extended family to be able to savor every moment with him. Family is just as important to us and we love you Roy dearly and the wonderful life you have lived and the high standard you have set for all of the youth here in Payson!
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