Steven Elias Brimer-March7,1991-June 8.2005

Welcome to Steven's Web page! Steven is the 5th child of William and Beth Brimer. He lived in Chuckey, Tennessee(a suberb of Greeneville;)His residence is now heaven. Steven was diagnosed with Meduloblastoma(a type of brain tumor)in May of 1996, when he was 5 years old. He has undergone 2 brain surgeries, radical radiation therapy, and numerous cycles of chemo. August of 2001 we discovered more tumor growth, which led to the 2nd brain surgery and more chemo. He recieved a bone marrow transplant in Sept of 2002. A regular checkup MRI in Jan. of 2004 revealed more tumor growth. We participated in some experimental chemo at Duke, without success. We opted for maintenance therapy along with some mild chemo, which resulted in actually reducing the tumor activity in his brain. He was able to resume his participation at Highland Year-Round School in Greeneville for the Fall. Another MRI in Jan.05' revealed resumed tumor activity. We resumed contact with the Drs. at Duke in the Pediatric Brain Tumor Group and embarked on more experimental chemo treatments that had just come available in this past year. Our deepest thanks goes to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital affiliate at the Johnson City Medical Center, and all the wonderful nurses and Drs. there that have taken such incredible care of Steven over the many years we have been acqainted. Thanks for visiting and taking the time to check up on him. You all were such an important part of Steven's wellbeing and we pray a blessing on each of you for caring, praying and giving your precious time. Steven belongs to the Lord and we want to give honor and praise to Him for all He has done and will do. God is our refuge and strengh!






Steven switched residences on June 8,2005 @8:45p.m.

Journal

Thursday, June 8, 2006 7:05 PM CDT

Happy One Year in Heaven Birthday to Steven! We here at the Brimer household have had a full and memorable day. It has been a long time since I have updated.....mainly because I forgot the password (oops). I really don't know where to begin. I guess I'll start with how this day was spent. I rose early, as did many members of the family and went for a walk with my dear friend, Sheri Bannach. Both of us have taken a job this year which taxed our "mom" duties, and both learned that are children can do just fine without all our "hovering"....we just know not to cease from prolific prayer! God is still in charge. He is still on the throne. He saves all our tears in a jar (I'm sure mine is "jars", otherwise it is a REALLY big jar). I have had numerous touches from so many people who are very aware that this anniversary has come and were so sweet in expressing to us their own rememberences of Steven and reminded us of their prayers for us. Thank You. Blessings and hugs to you all. A Few days ago Billy and I were struck with an idea of what to do for all the wonderful teachers and Staff at Highland Elementary(where Steven was a student). They have been an incredible amount of support and we love them all so much. They have also been hit with yet another shock by the announcement of Mr. Neas'granddaugher, Sejal, recently being diagnosed with Luekemia. This loving group of people, I am told has risen to the occasion yet again. Love and support has become a way of life for this "family". We made a visit to Highland and set up our chocolate fountain with fruit tray (with the irreplaceable help of my mother and friend Georgia Stone,and Blair Berry) and had a little time of fellowship and rememberence. The staff and Mr.Neas presented us with a canvas picture of Steven with a memorial inscription on it. An identical one will be placed in the school. We cried. It is beautiful. We gave Mr. Neas Steven's "cup" of cash. We had established that each time Steven had to be brave or do something that he just didn't want to do we would make a contribution to the "cup" . He would in turn rent movies, or play games at a local arcade, etc. Well, when he died, we were at a loss as to what to do with the "cup". When we heard about Mr. Neas' granddaughter we knew that the cup was going to help that family be brave too. I can't begin to tell you all how precious Mr.Neas and all the Highland staff has been to us. They truly inspired Steven to keep being brave. He loved them. It is our deepest hope that they will continue to do what they do best....inspire and love children, and encourage them to be brave no matter what they may face.
So, that was a large chunk of our day. It was not clear way ahead of time what we would do for this anniversary, but I think this whole day was planned in the heavenlies, and we were blessed to join in. We honestly didn't feel we would need to do anything, but as the events of last week unfolded we knew what we were to do. Please pray for Sejal Neas. Her web site is carringbridge.org/visit/sejalneas. It has been a good day. It has been a good year. We have not always been laughing, but we have sure learned alot about ourselves. All of our children have grieved in their own way. I will probably cry a little everytime I speak of him. If not outwardly, I will inwardly. I miss him. That won't change. But I am so sure this is a temporary separation. He is free. I am still bound by this world. I can hardly wait to join Steven. Until God is finished with me, I will serve Him here. When days are hard and I feel depressed, I remind myself that THIS is temporary....heaven is ETERNAL! Hallelujah! I'm not feeling particularly inspired to write much more. I really need to go pack for the mission trip that we are going on in the morning. Moberly Missouri here we come. Good night and love and blessings from us to you.

The Brimer family, Bill,Beth,Sara,Linda,Will,and Joel

Links:

http://www.cancer.duke.edu/PBMTU/tour/default.asp   Tour the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
http://www.caringbridge.org/tn/rhondajulian   friend just diagnosed with A.M.L. 10/03
http://tusculumbaptist.org   church

E-mail Author: brimerbeth@aol.com

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