Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Dylan's Celebration Info




I haven't been able to write...I can't even explain how broken I feel. I know time will heal..time is just going really slow. I just wanted to share Dylan's Celebration info. Thank you for following his journey. His legacy will live on. We have many things in the work. We are excited to share as things start happening. We love you all and can't thank everyone enough for all of your support and Love. It has made this storm in our lives much more bearable.


Greenview, Ca-Last Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, Dylan James Frick succumbed to the Brainstem Glioma he was diagnosed with on June 6 of this year. His loving parents were by his side.
Josh and Jenn Frick welcomed their son Dylan into the world on Nov. 11, 2000 in Medford, Ore. As a toddler, Dylan enjoyed playing with Bob the Builder toys, watching “Shrek” and putting his favorite Thomas the Trains on the track watching to see who went the fastest. A few short years later, Dylan graduated to PlayStation games and building LEGOS. He started with fairly simple LEGO sets, like cars and small space ships, then progressed to a large castle with working parts and an old sailing vessel.
Dylan’s faith in the Lord grew strong in the last few years. He enjoyed attending Awana and looked forward to church on Sundays. Soon after Dylan’s brain tumor (DIPG) was diagnosed, Dylan and his family went to stay at the Ronald McDonald house in Palo Alto. Dylan knew he had a life-threatening condition, but instead of feeling sorry for himself, his kind heart and strong faith led him in another direction. One day, Dylan looked up at his dad and asked, “Do you think the other children here know Jesus?” Josh replied, “I don’t know, Buddy. Why do you want to know?” Dylan answered earnestly, “Because I want to pray with them.” And they did pray with several families that day, all because a selfless 10-year-old boy wanted to bring peace to other sick children.
During his stay at the Ronald McDonald House, Dylan compiled a “Bucket List” of things he would really like to do. Among them was going to an Oakland A’s game, getting baptized at Jones Beach, and experiencing LEGOLAND. Not only did he cross everything off of his list, he also received a beautiful gift from his favorite singer, Kim Walker. She came to visit Dylan and sing for his family. Dylan never lost his wonderful sense of humor, either. Jenn was outside one night trying to collect her thoughts when she was charged by a territorial raccoon. She quickly aimed a rock and hit him in the head. Instead of frightening him away, he chased her back to the building! A few weeks later, after the family returned from their trip to LEGOLAND, Dylan was ready. As they got out of the car, Dylan started smiling and called out, “Raccoon … my mom is here,” then he turned to Jenn and asked, “Are you scared, mom?”
A few weeks ago, Dylan hosted a community party at Greenhorn Park to thank all of the wonderful people who worked so tirelessly, donated generously and prayed for his recovery. He had a great time that day and was able to make some wonderful memories.
Dylan is survived by his parents Josh and Jenn Frick; his sister Lyndi; his paternal grandparents Scott and Tammy Frick; his maternal grandparents, Rosalinda Sendejo, Sonia Cantrell, Paul Yingst and Dwight Fugler; and his aunts and uncles, Luis and Jessie Valladares, Will Fugler, Julie, Jessica, Selena and Bianca Sendejo.
In lieu of flowers, please make monetary donations for LEGO sets or donate actual LEGO sets to Mountain Heating & Air, 211 E. Oberlin Rd., Yreka, CA 96097, or to the Frick Family, P.O. Box 121, Greenview, CA 96037. Each year, the Frick family will be traveling to the Lucille Packard Hospital on Dylan’s birthday to handout the donated LEGO sets and pray with the families living in the LPH house awaiting their treatment.
There will be a celebration of life party in Dylan’s honor at Lower Greenhorn Park this Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at 1 p.m. Per the family’s request, please wear bright-colored clothing, bring a folding chair and a main or side dish to share, and come celebrate what a remarkable young man he was.

This was Dylan's Favorite bible verse:
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” – Galatians 5:25
Girdner Funeral Chapel is handling the services for Dylan.

Thank you again The Frick Family


2 comments:

  1. I just found out about your sweet boy on facebook. My 10 year old son, Oliver, also has DIPG. My heart breaks every time I hear of another family affected by this monster. I pray for you all and hope you can be strengthened at this time.

    Love,
    The Palmer Family
    www.oliverpalmer.blogspot.com
    dx DIPG 12/23/09

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  2. You don't know me, but I am from Scott Valley so I heard about your little boy. I have been praying for you and your family and hope that you can find comfort at this time. I don't usually comment on blogs, but I thought I would reference a website that has helped me at times. It is about grief and my sister's friend founded it after she lost her little girl 3 years ago.
    Love and prayers,
    Beth
    http://www.agoodgrief.com/

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