Saturday, April 26, 2008

Breathe....Eric.......Rest In peace and rock on forever






I hope you will excuse me from blogging for a short time. I have always told you the truth about my life, and I find no reason to lie to you now. My son died tonight. It was a strange death. The coronor and the sheriff have just left, and they asked me to tell them about my son. Here is what I told them..
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Eric was beyond just talented, his talent (not shown in this video where he was just messing about) was well known and original. He loved being on stage, composing a great body of original work, which was really good, not just a mom's opinion..it really was. And he loved his daughter. He lived life to the fullest and had many many friends and good times and moments of fleeting fame..but, his lows were as magnificant as his highs. True artists and creative genius's are often that way. It was most likely a self inflicted accident. No one found him on time.
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How can I blog this, you ask? How can I not? Eric, if you're reading this, yes I do find it morbidly amusing that you died with your beloved computer on, playing music. It was only a few hours ago. At first I went through the typical mom reaction, dropping to my knees in a half faint, sceaming "NOOOOOOOOO!." I fell down the stairs, the only thing that kept me from driving into a pole on the way to his house was that I had his child with me. I left Liss with my mom and went. The officials were investigating. It looked like CSI. I was not allowed into the "death scene" until I told the sherrif I would not freak out, but, I would not belive it until I saw him. So he said if I promised not to touch the scene, I could look. There he was...so close, yet, gone. He was laying face up, on the floor, his head propped against the wall, computer blaring.....a calm look on his face and his eyes closed. I wanted to yell "Wake up, stop fucking around!" But, it was also clear, he was gone. Gone is his drama that irritated me so (but, thankfully I always remained patient), gone is his intelligent banter and sense of humor that caused me pee myself laughing. Gone is his future music. Gone is his daughters adored father.
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I am home now, and watching his videos and remembering. I am waiting for my daughter and thinking of arrangements. Funny, I always thought I'd leave these kids to figure out my funeral..not this. I have a wonderful daughter, a daughter in law I love and a beautiful grandaughter who looks amazingly like her father. I will be back soon, because life goes on. It just does. Thank you for all your thoughts. Peace.

86 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I teared up reading your blog and I am deeply appreciative that you shared this with us. If there's anything that I can do to help, do not hesitate.
RIP Eric.

Anonymous said...

DD, I just came home from an evening out and I thought I'd check a site or two before turning in - then I saw this.

No mother expects her child to die before she does, and no mother can possibly prepare for the pain. As a mom myself, my heart goes out to you.

Please allow me to express my deepest, sincere condolences. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

N.

Anonymous said...

i read your site offen, and am so sorry for your loss, no amount of words could ever comfort you at a time like this. do your best to hang in there and keep his memory alive forever.

Anonymous said...

DD,
As a mother of a 19 year old I can only imagine your pain. Please take time to take care of yourself.

Anonymous said...

My heart goes out to you and your family. Take care of yourself DD.

Anonymous said...

Oh, DD, you have my tears and sympathy. My heart is with you and your family.

Anonymous said...

I am sorry for your loss. He must have by been a very special man, because he was your son. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

So sorry about the loss of your dear son.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

Oh, DD, I am so very very sorry. I cry both for and with you and your family. Nothing said will ever make things "right", so know that you are in so many people's thoughts. take all your time you need, and focus on your family. Take care of you.

Anonymous said...

So sorry DD. As a father of three daughters I cant imagine the pain. My prayers go out to you and your family. Sorry sounds so empty, but I am o sorry.

Anonymous said...

Oh my god I am so, so sorry for your loss. I have a 2 1/2 yr old son that I truly adore and I can not imagine your pain right now...I am like another reader who just decided to check out your blog before I went to bed (bc I heart it) and could not beleive the news, I have never posted a comment before bc really who cares about hollywood when we lead normal lives. I am in shock and all i can say is that...idk what to say. Lissa will carry him on.

Anonymous said...

Oh my god I am so, so sorry for your loss. I have a 2 1/2 yr old son that I truly adore and I can not imagine your pain right now...I am like another reader who just decided to check out your blog before I went to bed (bc I heart it) and could not beleive the news, I have never posted a comment before bc really who cares about hollywood when we lead normal lives. I am in shock and all i can say is that...idk what to say. Lissa will carry him on.

Anonymous said...

God bless you. God bless all who must grieve. All who live this life cannot escape some grief. Bless you with peace in your heart dear one. Your life is still full of love and love heals.

Anonymous said...

I'm So So SO So Sorry for your loss...You and your family will be in my thoughts

Anonymous said...

I won't pray - as an atheist - but I really feel sad for you - and especially little Liss. Its always the hardest for the little ones....

Anonymous said...

((((((Patricia))))), I'm sorry for your loss. I've grown close to you just by reading your blog for the last 17 months...after my last child was born. Eric looked a lot like his mother, my heart is with you. I hope you have a healing ceremony tonight...I hope you're all right. Much love to you...withlove.

(I lost my password to my account a long time ago, but its me withlove)

Take care dishy, I'll be thinking about your family for the next however long....

Anonymous said...

You are an amazing strong woman. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take your time and good care of yourself. Please know that many many people love you and wish you only the best.

I'll pray for him.

Anonymous said...

DD, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I think so many of us who read your blog feel like we have gotten to know you and I know that we will all be thinking about you in this time of sorrow. Take as much time as you need- do whatever you need to do to heal and keep conversing with Eric. He will still be with you. And all of us will be here when you are ready to blog again.

Anonymous said...

Yeah... breathe... you gotta, you gotta, my dear friend. There is nothing more to say...

LeetLe_John

Anonymous said...

I am truly sorry for your loss. As a mother I can not imagine what you are going through.

Anonymous said...

I'm so very sorry.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss... should you need anything. And I do mean Anything... you know where I am, just call.
Peg

Anonymous said...

i'm so sorry, i hope it's some comfort knowing that you have internet friends sending love and support your way.

Liss will be a great comfort to you and will help you more than you know. You've taken good care of her and she'll take good care of you.

There really are no words to properly express oneself, but you and your family are in my thoughts and please know others are sharing your tears.

Anonymous said...

I am so very sorry for your terrible loss. As a mother, I can only imagine the pain that you must be feeling. I'm so happy that you have Lis to keep her father's spirit alive. My heart is with you and all of your family right now.

kissannie said...

DD, My thoughts are with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss. Please let your readers know if we can do anything at all for you and your family during this time.

Anonymous said...

DD, you are in my prayers. I am so very sad for your loss. Try to hang in there and take care of yourself.
I am so sorry.

Anonymous said...

ohh DD
I can't imagine how this feels. I offer my condolences, my heart goes out to you. There are ne words that can be said....
RIP Eric

Corina said...

I am SO sorry for you!!!!!!! {{{Hugs!}}}

Anonymous said...

Words are so difficult, I know the feeling of losing a child so please know my thoughts are with you and your family.Your son will forever live in your heart and in that baby. Hugs to you. Connie

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Just know that i am thinking about you and your family.
Deb

Anonymous said...

DD-

I have been a daily reader here for almost 2 years. Duing that time you have helped me through some of the crappiest times of my life. I lost my father right before I found this site, and this is the only place that i felt like giggling about anything, and your way of storytelling has been some sort of weird therapy for me. I wish you peace, and wish there was something to say to make things seem better, but there is not. Just know there are a bunch of us out here thinking of you, with much love,,, snow bunny

Anonymous said...

Pat, I'm a phone call away if you need to talk... I'm so sorry you have to go thru this sadness and desperation... I'm sorry for you, Alissa, Casey and Krystal.
RIP Eric.... and keep playing your music wherever you are!!!!
Nadine

Anonymous said...

I repeat this person's statement: "I am so sorry for your loss. I teared up reading your blog and I am deeply appreciative that you shared this with us. If there's anything that I can do to help, do not hesitate."

I love you, DD. Sincerest thoughts, Jessica

Anonymous said...

My deepest sympathies to you and yours.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. The thought of losing a child is absolutely unbearable to me. You and your family are in my thoughts. Please take care of yourself, and I hope you find some peace. May he rest in peace.

Laura

Anonymous said...

DD, I come to your site daily to keep up but to also keep up with YOU! We love you babe and my gasp upon reading this post today is putting it mildly. I had to hold my breath while I read, not believing what I was actually reading. My eyes welled up, I cannot believe this!!! I am so very, very sorry my friend. You don't know me but I feel like I know you, I comment on here alot. We will all be keeping you in our thoughts. You and the family will get though this sad time with the strength of your love. Take care DD. We love you. Hugs to you & baby Lissa and Casey J too.

Anonymous said...

Please everyone, go to DD's posts for the week of Saturday April 12th & revisit her post about Eric & watch the video of him playing his guitar beautifully and with such soul. He was amazing. here's the YouTube link as well. Eric, you were a great artist. Keep playing your music, we need it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aRluoh3HLM

Anonymous said...

I am unbelievably sorry to hear about your loss. I can completely empathize. I too have lost a child. It's such an unnatural feeling and the hardest thing a mother can face. My prayers and sympathy is with you. *hugs*

Anonymous said...

Oh, dear lady! What you must be going through right now. And sweet little Lissa! It was heartbreaking to read about Eric's life and tragic death. I cannot even begin to imagine what you're going through right now. I'll be thinking about you and your family, and hoping that you'll be alright. They say losing a child is the hardest thing a parent can experience. Rest, heal, be with your loved ones. Please accept my deepest condolences.

CapriciousCat

Kitty said...

Dear DD,

So very very sorry....

Anonymous said...

Thoughts and love go to you and your family during this difficult time. Mags

Anonymous said...

I am truly sorry for your loss.

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pour through and shine down upon us to let us know they are happy. ~Author Unknown

Anonymous said...

DD,

I have been an avid fan/reader of your blog for over 2 years now. As others have said... i feel as if i almost know you through your blog. I am so extremely sorry for your loss. There are no words that anybody can say to comfort you but you will be in my thoughts, and as an above poster said, please let your readers know if there's anything we could somehow do to help you in this time of need.

Anonymous said...

Dear DD,

You are in my thoughts as well.
I am incredibly sorry for your loss.
Katy

Anonymous said...

DD, i can not imagine what you must be feeling right now, one of the hardest things in the world is when a parent loses a child. but remember that he will never be truely gone if you keep his memory alive, something i have the utmost confidence you will do. remember the good & the bad times for without the bad how do we tell what is good? stay strong & remember that you have all your faithful readers thinking & praying for you. i am incredibly sorry for your loss , take all the time you need and keep your family close.

Barb said...

DD. So sorry for your loss. There really are no adequate words. Gone. That about is all there is, and that is so painful.

I cannot imagine losing my son. He is my lifeline. I hope you have strong people and beleifs that will drag you through this time.

You have my tears and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Words can not express the sorrow I feel for you, I visit your site many times a day and love your lively intelligence.


Love and Blessings from across the pond... Rip Eric x

Anonymous said...

Pat, you and all the family are in my thoughts. No words fould fill the void your swimming in, just know there are many of us whom care. I will light several candles for you, lissa and eric.

Send love across the miles.
Keep breathing, the spirit lives on.

Anonymous said...

my heart grieves for you DD. you have suffered the greatest loss of all. u and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Major Majormajor said...

DD, I am so sorry. That should never happen to anyone. We all love you out here. My heart breaks for you right now.

Unknown said...

Pat I am so sorry...

Anonymous said...

I've lost a lot of people close to me in the past few years (I'm 58), and each loss has been so hard, in unexpected ways. But I can't imagine how bad this must be. I am so, so sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

DD,

I can't begin to say how sorry I am for your horrible loss. It wasn't so long ago you were sharing Eric's youtube videos, and we were all so proud of him. He will be missed, but forever remembered.

Anonymous said...

Oh DD, I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know if I have any words to express what I feel after reading your post.
I was shocked to read this after coming home from a lovely week-end away withsome of my siblings. The eldest sister was missing She chose to end her own life almost 15 years ago at the age of 44 and the pain her children my folks and me and my siblings went through was terrible, but it does ease in time and you really do become able to remember them with a smile and discuss them in laughter insead of tears. Grieving is a necessary and healthy process and it has to be done in order to heal. Hearing you decribe Eric and his quick humor and his highs and lows brought back so many memories... As others here have said, we all feel as if we have come to know you as a person, not just a celebrity blogger. As a mother, I cannot imagine the pain you must be in. Eric will live on in his beautiful daughter as my sis does in her two children. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Susan
X

Anonymous said...

Oh my God, DD, I am so sorry for your lose and for you pain.

With love,
Elaine

Vent-A-Rama said...

Oh, DD, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I'm a mother myself, and I can't even begin to comprehend your pain. Please know that you have many supporters, around the globe. May loving memories of your son serve to comfort you in your time of need.

Anonymous said...

That is so sad . I am so sorry for your loss .

Jen said...

DD, thank you for sharing. Do take care of yourself at this time. We are sending so much love to you and your family.

Mother said...

We love you dd, we love you....xo

valle said...

from one mommy to another, my heart truly aches for you.God bless you and your family.It's strange how this weird thing called the internet makes you feel as though you know someone who really is a stranger. Through your extraordinary gift of gab you have touched many hearts , and they are aligned for you now. Your strength will guide you through.

valle said...

from one mommy to another, my heart truly aches for you.God bless you and your family.It's strange how this weird thing called the internet makes you feel as though you know someone who really is a stranger. Through your extraordinary gift of gab you have touched many hearts , and they are aligned for you now. Your strength will guide you through.

Anonymous said...

Oh DD.... ((((hugs))))

Words cannot express...so glad you shared though, so that all of us who visit your site multiple times a day can send positive energy and love your way. Now take care of yourself, and Lissa. Please know that you could ask anyone of us for any kind of help.

Catherine

Mary said...

I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.May he rest in peace and may you find the peace you need to heal in this time of sorrow.Im very sorry.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry, DD. I really am; take all the time off you need.

<3

RIP Eric.

Anonymous said...

DD,

I read your post early this morning and have been thinking of you all day. I am not a prayer type person but know that we are greiving with you. I read your blog several times each day and in some fashion consider you a freind. You've brought a lot of joy to the lives of others because you have a gift.

Thoughts are with you.

Anonymous said...

oh, my. i send you my deepest condolences. of course we will all understand you taking the time for yourself & family right now. i wish you the best on getting through this rough time. i will think of you & your family & pray for you. i am so sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

Pat.....I'm so sorry....I'm thinking of you, I wish there was something I could do to bring you comfort.

Daphne

Anonymous said...

Pat...Im so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in this very difficult time

Anonymous said...

The tears welled in my eyes are for you DD. I feel helpless to comfort you. Silent thoughts.
K

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss...may you have strength and comfort to see you through this difficult time.......

Anonymous said...

I too am so absolutely sorry for your loss. Only a mother who has suffered the same loss could ever fathom what you must be going through. I wish that I could give you a hug. Please know that we are all praying for you, sweet lady.

God bless.

Lisa
(pissymood)

Anonymous said...

Dear DD: We are deeply sorry for your terrible loss. Please know that we are thinking of you and your loved ones.
- G & C

Dirty Disher said...

Thank you all from the depths of my heart.

Anonymous said...

I always read but never write, but I just want to say I'm so so sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

I just felt like I needed to write to you, what I don't know!! I am so sorry for your loss and wanted to tell you that if ever you need to talk to someone who has already gone threw this pain and emptyness my mom says call her!! My 18 yr old brother was killed by a train while on halucinagetic mushrooms 4 yrs ago as a freshman at Chico State University and it was a shock!!He was straight A's and sports and music and happy! Coming to the door to find that sheriff standing there to ask you if you know Cole Bryan (my brother) plays over and over in my head! I can't lie and tell you that the pain will become less or that the lump in your throat will go away but it will become easier to handle and you'll find a happy place inside of you to store him. I don't wanna go on forever but if you'd like to email me please do so, lalala420tess@aol.com. Don't worry he'll visit you in your dreams.... Love Tess

Anonymous said...

DD I'm so sorry for this loss. I'm also very glad that you started including him in your blog in order to share him with all of his.

Losing a son..so difficult and I'll be thinking of you and him and his daughter.

Anonymous said...

Very, very sorry

Anonymous said...

i just read your blog this morning and was almost crying reading your blog... i hope that you can make it thru this hard time remembering eric as the vibrant son and awsome musician he was. i am truly sorry for your loss...take time to do what you have to do during this time, dont worry we will all be here when you come back....love ya dd..

-kg

Anonymous said...

Let me just say...you are such an amazing person, so I'm sure he got it from his momma. You bring a smile to all our faces...and we would love to do the same to you. If there is anything you need...I am also here for you. My deepest condolences to you *hugs*. We will be here whenever you decide to come back to us.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry...May time and grief pass swiftly...May your memories last forever...You are in my thoughts and prayers...Always.

LLH

Anonymous said...

God Bless you. Light a blue candle and talk to your son at night.

mm

Anonymous said...

Pat,

In Brian, you gave the world a precious gift--
Your loss, is felt by everyone who's life he touched. And now his legacy will endure through Lissy.

I am sorry and you're in my thoughts.

A Friend~

Anonymous said...

DD, just like many of the others, I feel like I know you. Sometimes your site is one of the few that can cheer me up when I'm feeling down. I'm happy to think that we can bring some cheer to you in dark times. Your love for your talented son shone through in your posts and I am certain you will cherish Lissa and help share his memory with her. Your strength and resilience is an inspiration to me. All the best :-)

Dirty Disher said...

Still reading..Thank you again.