Melissa W.

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Nene B. 22 years, 8 months ago

Though I am sure Heaven is rejoicing in recieving such a wonderful angel, my heart is breaking with the thought of the loss of Melissa here on earth. My greatest sympathy for Melissa's family, and my prayers of stregnth for Carol to keep faith and help the family through these times.

Stacy C. 22 years, 8 months ago

So sorry....so sorry...:(

Anita M. 22 years, 8 months ago

My heartfilled sorrow for your loss. Iam sorry for your pain. God Bless. Anita Mulholland

suzanne S. 22 years, 8 months ago

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Melissa, my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Suzanne

Carol W. 22 years, 8 months ago

Update - As Michelle Hagan had posted for me Melissa had a pulmonary embolism and was declared brain dead at 5:30 pm CDT on Thursday, April 25, 2002 at UAB hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. The doctor's told us that she went very quickly and did not even realize what was happening. That has provided very little solace at this time. Her surgeon Dr. Ronald Clements had no answers to way this happened. He did say this only happens in 1% of patients and it is not specifically realted to the gastric bypass surgery. She could have had this with any surgery she might have had. Melissa did have a family history of blood clots in her family. Her grandmother died from a pulmonary emoblosim as well. Her family and I want answers and hopefully the autopsy will provide some insite. Her family and husband were all in agreement that Melissa would have wanted her organs donated. Debbie, the wonderful Organ Transplant lady at UAB told us that her heart and lungs would not be viable due to the lack of blood flow to the heart at the time of the blood clot and the lungs because that is where the clot went. However, everything else would be fine. They harvested Melissa's organs at 4:00am CDT on Friday, April 26, 2002. Friday should have been a very happy day for the many families whose family member received life from Melissa. That does bring comfort, because Melissa lives on. An autopsy was performed Friday morning and then Melissa's body was brought to Huntsville. Steven and her parents and sister are making arrangements as I write. The latest information I have is that her body will be taken to the Chicago area for a funeral and burial this coming week. Arrangements are still being worked. A couple of weeks later there will be a Memorial Service in Huntsville to celebrate Melissa's life. Details for the Memorial Service are in the planning stages. It has been a very difficult four days. I have been with Mellisa's family since Wednesday, her parents Renee and Earl, her sister Lisa, and her amazing husband Steven. They came home to Huntsville Friday and my mother and I took them dinner. I don't think any of them had really eaten anything till then. They are all such wonderful people and I feel like I have known them my whole life. I think that was part of Melissa's plan. I know the angels were there to take Melissa on to heaven where she is looking down on us and trying to tell us that she is fine and in a wonderful place. She is now in a place where her weight is not an issue. People don't stare and make comments. She feels the all consuming unconditional love of the Lord. She is now our angel. I loved her and know she loved me. I miss her very much. We were suppose to do the weight loss together. We had already made plans to swim in her new swimming pool all summer for exercise. I am going to swim in her pool with her this summer when I am out visiting with Steven. I know that's how Melissa would have wanted it. I am still Melissa's angel and my responsibilites have not ended. I am still responsible for Steven, Renee, Earl and Lisa. I know that is what Melissa needs from me now and I will not let her down. Thank you all for all of your prayers for Melissa and her family. As soon as I have more details on arrangements I will post again. Melissa's angel ~ Carol If you would like to send condolances please email me at [email protected] and I will give you Steven's address.

jay B. 22 years, 8 months ago

To the family of Melissa. Words cannot and will not express the sympathy that is in my heart for the loss of Melissa. It is sad news and just is breaking my heart, but know that God had a plan for Melissa and she now is in a wonderful place. she nowis all of us "ANGEL" looking down to each of us and giving us the strenght to move on. Just hold onto ALL the wonderful and beautiful memories that she has given to you all. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers to help you thru this pain. God bless you all. Love P.S I normally end my letter with a message of Dreams do come true for those who believes..But at this moment I cant say that for Melissa now, but perhaps it was a dream from God... Jay Biller

Tiffany Jo W. 22 years, 8 months ago

It's so sad to read about Melissa's passing. What a sad sad thing. My thoughts are with her family.

britsa4 22 years, 8 months ago

What a blessing you are to Melissa's family, Carol! Thank you for telling us where condolences can be sent. May Melissa's memory be eternal.

vwilhoite 22 years, 8 months ago

I want to offer my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.. I will keep you in my prayers..

Linda M. 22 years, 8 months ago

Please know you are in my prayers.